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December 2020

12/30/2020

 
With the holiday season coming up, many of us are spending time with our loved ones. However, there are many kids who have no family to go to and grow up through the foster system. ACYC wanted to help bring some joy to these kids, by participating in the 2020 Sugar Plum Tree Charity Event, hosted by Friends of Foster Children. We bought several items on the children's wishlists and had it sent to them. ACYC hopes that these gifts can be a light during a year of darkness.
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November 2020

11/28/2020

 
This past month, ACYC members had a meeting with Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto about the concerns of citizens. We used questions and issues sent in directly from Arcadia residents, which included the police theme at playground at Eisenhower Park. ACYC will continue to have meetings with City Manager Lazzaretto in the future, so if you have any comments or concerns, please click here.
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Summary of October 2020

10/30/2020

 
With National Elections just on the horizon, ACYC members created an infographic with the locations of different in-person voting centers. The infographic also includes drop-off locations within Arcadia, and the dates these locations open and close. The incoming elections will have a substantial impact on American politics, and it is imperative that citizens become informed and vote.
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Summary of September 2020

9/15/2020

 
This past month, our members met again with Arcadia City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, to discuss concerns and feedback left by citizens of Arcadia. These concerns include BLM & Police, the environment, homelessness, and budgeting. The infographic detailing the meeting can be found on the City Council Reports page! If you have any questions or concerns that you would like to ask the City Council, feel free to submit them here.

ACYC also finished off our Hygiene Kits Campaign, where we bought basic hygiene supplies such as toothpaste and soap, and then packed and donated it to the Foothill Unity Center. In a time such as now, we believe it is important to help those in need. Stay safe and wear a mask!
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Summary of August 2020

8/15/2020

 
On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb in Hiroshima. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States decided to lock up innocent Japanese Americans in internment camps. One of these internment camps was the famous Santa Anita Racetrack, located in Arcadia. It is ACYC's belief that it is important for others to be aware of the discrimination and trauma suffered by Japanese Americans at Santa Anita Racetrack. Our members created a CARRD, in order to help spread awareness and educate those in Arcadia. View the CARRD here.
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Summary of July 2020

7/20/2020

 
This past month, groups of ACYC members met with various Arcadia officials to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and to inquire information about the Arcadia Police Department. ACYC met with City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, Mayor Pro Tem Sho Tay, and Council members Paul Cheng and April Verlato. With permission from these individuals, ACYC is planning on publicizing a series of infographics including different statements. Find the infographic here.

In a time where our society is becoming increasingly divided, ACYC believes it is important to promote awareness of local politics and information about the city of Arcadia. 
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ACYC members Arina Miyadi, Megan Lee, and Anthony Chiang meet with Mayor Pro Tem Sho Tay

Summary of June 2020

6/30/2020

 
Racial equality and the Black Lives Matter movement ​are issues that are extremely important to the ACYC. To show support for racial equality, the ACYC hosted several fundraisers to help raise money for Black Lives Matter and George Floyd. For every 3 signatures signed on a petition related to Black Lives Matter, ACYC donated $1 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Several members also posted a Venmo bingo where all the proceeds were given to a charity of their choice. In addition, the ACYC has planned to meet with multiple Arcadia city council members and City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto to discuss possible reforms that the city can undertake. You can find our official statement on Black Lives Matter under the "Statements" sub-tab nested under the "News" tab.

On the week of June 21 to June 27, the Arcadia community found out about the pervasive and criminal culture of sexual assault and harassment at Arcadia High School. We have issued a statement on this matter as well, and are coordinating with fellow students on combatting and highlighting this blight on our community. It can be found in the "Statements" sub-tab.

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Summary of February 2020

2/29/2020

 
At Arcadia High School's College, Job, Internship, & Volunteer Fair, parents and students came by the ACYC's booth to learn more about our mission, what we do, and how to get involved. ​

​Being a student at Arcadia High School isn't easy with all of the academic pressure and stigma surrounding mental health. ACYC hosted a Self Care Day Spa Social in the MPR at school for those who just want to relax, do yoga, make face masks, and listen to chill music. More photos can be found on our Instagram!
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Summary of January 2020

1/31/2020

 
Along with other student residents of Arcadia, four ACYC members headed over to an Arcadia city council meeting to speak on the growing homeless population in our city. They provided potential solutions, gave personal stories, and overall gave their perspective as a student in a city where nobody seems to notice our homeless population. ​
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Summary of December 2019

12/31/2019

 
The ACYC helped out at the Downtown Holiday Fair by teaching kids how to make a variation of Christmas crafts at Arcadia Historical Society's booth! ​
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