For programs like the East Oakland Youth Development Center, every dollar counts so a $100,000 donation from Amazon was a cause to celebrate Thursday.
EOYDC was one of three local groups chosen for six-figure cash infusions because of their commitment to providing safe and supportive spaces for students afterschool.Danika Hunt, who coordinates EOYDC’s afterschool leadership program, said the groups provide much needed mentoring.
EOYDC helps students work on their academics outside of the classroom, giving them attention to any gaps they may face for their grade level. “The ability to be able to be themselves, to be able to give back to community,” said Landon Hill, the chief program officer at the Center. “It means the world to us every time that someone decides to invest in our young people and entrust us with that.”Hill is an example of someone who benefitted from the opportunities at EOYDC and now gives back as a staff member. He spent part of his teen years as a youth leader and came back after getting a master’s degree.
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