The Youth Alliance (YA) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit located in Hollister, CA that strives to create thriving and equitable communities through comprehensive, innovative and culturally relevant services that equip youth and families to become change agents in their own lives and in their community. The agency was founded in 1995 and began as a grassroots effort of committed volunteers and has evolved into an agency that benefits over 13,000 children, youth, and their families each year. The YA’s vision is to empower youth as leaders who contribute to the social and economic betterment of their community. The organization’s mission is to provide innovative and culturally relevant services that strengthen and enrich youth, families, and the community.