YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE FRONT
Young People the Front is 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt Organization that facilitates stability, wellness, and health for young adults transitioning to sustained independence.
Young People to the Front HQ creates essential third space infrastructure for young adults navigating their path to stability in Los Angeles through intentional relationship-building and diverse programming. We provide physical space and creative resources while supporting mission-driven, community-driven, and creative groups to host events, workshops, and activities.
Why are we called “Young People to the Front”?
During the female punk movement of early 90s - Riot Grrrl - Girls to the Front. In male-dominated punk scene where men thrashed violently in the mosh pit, girls attending shows were getting lost, hurt, overlooked, and shoved. Hanna enforced a Girls to the Front policy at her shows, refusing to start playing until all the girls were at the front of the stage.
Young People to the Front reimagines this movement. In Los Angeles, the homelessness crisis and response system is a mosh pit. We are demanding that young people are at the front. Doesn’t ignore what is happening overall but ensures that the most vulnerable don’t get lost, hurt, or overlooked.
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