The Youth Council for Positive Development

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Our mission is to provide academic enrichment and positive socialization in a culturally sensitive and safe environment. Our intent is to develop youth who are critical thinkers who will be engaged in the positive well-being of their community. Our programs are based upon Ma’at Values and the Nguzo Saba Kwanzaa Principles.

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Reject The Takeover Mass emergency meeting – 4/1/2026

The Board of Police Commissioners is demanding $250-350 million of OUR tax dollars to fund police. St. Louisans are coming together to stop this attack and demand that St. Louis City’s budget go towards services and resources that actually help our communities–things like mental health service expansion, Right to Counsel, and funding for a just recovery in North City.

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The YCPD is a tax exempt 501C3 organization.