Education United States Project #30020

Keep Youth Feeling Safe & End Bullying

by PARTI Program

Project Report | Mar 30, 2026
How we impacted in 2026 with your support

By Winston Ashby | Executive Director and Founder

Federal funding challenges in 2025–2026 have significantly impacted both businesses and nonprofits across the United States.
Many businesses are experiencing reduced access to capital as federal loan and grant programs have been scaled back.
Small and emerging businesses are particularly affected by these reductions. Workforce development cuts have weakened the pipeline of skilled and entry-level workers.This has made it harder for industries like tech, healthcare, and construction to recruit talent.Federal funding instability has also created uncertainty in contracts and procurement processes. Businesses relying on government partnerships face delays and cancellations. Overall, companies and nonprofits are facing a more uncertain and constrained economic environment.

WE stood stong in 2026 through community support and investment, and through partners like you and GlobalGiving.

Leadership

Winston Ashby, Founder and Executive Director of PARTI, continues to elevate youth voice at the regional and statewide level:

Featured Speaker at the California Association of Directors of Activities Conference (2026)
Invited to serve on the Workforce Development Advisory Group for the Jefferson Union High School District
Invited to serve on the Racial Equity Advisory Group for the City of San José

These leadership roles reflect PARTI’s growing influence in shaping education, workforce pipelines, and equity-driven policy solutions.

Signature Events & Program Highlights26th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Stop The Violence Event (January 2026)

Kicked off the year with a youth-led violence prevention and healing event in alignment with W.K. Kellogg's Foundation
Featured youth performances, civic speakers, and community dialogue
Provided workforce exposure in event production, media, hospitality, and arts industries
Engaged hundreds of youth and community members in mental wellness and racial healing conversations

Stop The Violence East Bay Workforce Activation (February 28, 2026)

Launch of youth workforce experience pipeline in Alameda County
Identified 3–5 young women from Hayward for advanced leadership opportunities
Direct pathway into regional conferences and creative economy exposure

Supported the “Raise The Bay: In HER Voice” (March 7–8, 2026

7th Annual Women’s Conference & Concert focused on women in the creative economy
Youth participants engaged in:
- Healing HER (mental wellness)
- HER Road to Wealth (financial literacy)
- Set HER Stage (creative workforce pathways)
Elevated young women leaders into regional and national platforms

Career Connection & College Exposure (March 2026)

Hosted at Skyline College
Served middle school and high school youth from:
- South San Francisco
- Daly City
- Pacifica
- San Bruno
Focus areas:
- Career pathways
- Mental wellness
- Civic engagement
Partnership with Jefferson Elementary School District (K–8) to support early workforce exposure

Global Workforce & AI Innovation Exposure (March 2026)

Participated in global conversations at the NVIDIA GTC Conference
Explored international AI internship opportunities for college students
Expanded partnerships with global tech leaders to connect youth to future-of-work industries

April Volunteer Month – Regional Youth Activation

Engaged youth from:
- Tracy
- Santa Cruz
- Hayward / Castro Valley
- Oakland
Youth led community service campaigns focused on:
- Bullying prevention
- mental wellness awareness
- civic engagement

San Jose Giants Community Partnership (April 22, 2026)

PARTI serving as community host at San Jose Giants event
Each ticket supports youth participation in workforce programs
Provides exposure to careers in:
- Sports management
- Media & technology
- Business operations

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Now more than ever - youth and community to hear this message.

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