Why your support matters...
Citywide Youth Coalition exists because working-class youth don’t just deserve a seat at the table—they deserve to build the table, flip it when necessary, and decide what liberation looks like for themselves. We are a political home for young people across New Haven County to organize, learn, and lead through abolitionist programming rooted in solidarity, healing, and collective power. Your donation directly supports this vision: a future where youth lead change! Your funds go to youth-led campaigns, political education, mental health support, and spaces of care where young people can heal, imagine, and build a better world. In a system designed to silence and harm them, your support ensures they are seen, heard, and leading boldly into the future.
"Before joining Citywide, I didn’t know what it meant to organize. Now, I not only understand my power—I’ve used it. I’ve spoken at city meetings, helped shape policy priorities, and built real relationships that keep me grounded. CYWC changed my life."
- Mimi
(CWYC Member)
"Citywide taught me that my voice matters. As a young Black queer person, I never imagined a space where I’d feel fully seen and heard. CYWC gave me tools to speak up, build campaigns, and know I belong in the fight
for justice."
- TJ
(CWYC Member)
"Being a part of Citywide Youth Coalition made me believe in youth-led change. I went from being unsure of what I could offer, to co-facilitating meetings, creating policy asks, and mentoring younger youth. It taught me that leadership isn’t a title—it’s a practice."
- Harmony
(CWYC Alumni)