Programs at CWYC

The Citywide Youth Coalition empowers young people to find their voice, advocate for themselves and their communities, and lead with confidence. Through our dynamic programming, we provide the knowledge, support, and tools they need to thrive. At CWYC, we believe youth are not only the future, they are powerful change-makers today. Their voices are vital to building a more just, united, and equitable world, and we are committed to uplifting them every step of the way.

Blueprints for Freedom is a youth-led multimedia and community dialogue series that centers the voices, visions, and radical traditions of young organizers. Through live conversations, podcasts, and digital storytelling, Blueprints for Freedom documents and amplifies the collective organizing strategies that are building a liberated future for Black, Brown, queer, and trans youth.

Blueprints for Freedom

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Dinner and Dialogue

A inter-generational community gathering space where youth, organizers, and community members come together over a shared meal to build relationships and engage in deep dialogue on topics like abolition, civic power, gender justice, and local policy. It’s a space rooted in nourishment, care, and truth-telling.

Weekly Member Meetings

CYWC hosts weekly member meetings that center political education, base-building, campaign updates, and community care. These gatherings are designed to build youth-led organizing power, while offering a consistent space for relationship-building and grassroots strategizing.

Political Education

Organizing

New Haven Organizing Roundtable

A inter-generational strategy space co-led by CYWC and movement partners across New Haven, designed to align organizing priorities, build shared campaigns, and develop long-term power across the city. Rooted in working-class traditions, this roundtable is grounded in Black trans feminist principles and focused on building strong coalition infrastructure.

Abolition Bootcamp

A transformative learning and action series that offers foundational training in abolitionist organizing, grassroots strategy, mutual aid, and campaign planning. Youth will gain hands-on experience, develop organizing projects, and build skills to lead in their schools and communities.