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September 2021

10/31/2021

 
Do you see a problem in Arcadia that you believe should be addressed? This month, Arcadia Civic Youth Council launched a survey to get a better understanding of what we can improve on in our city. After thoroughly reviewing submitted responses, ACYC brainstormed and put together a long-term plan to confront topics ranging from teacher accountability to mental health awareness. In October, members from ACYC are planning to meet with Ms. Dillman, the principal of AHS, to discuss concerns and pitch potential solutions. 
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August 2021

10/31/2021

 
In the month of August, members of ACYC helped out at the City of Arcadia's Community Forum on Homelessness, which offered a space for residents to discuss homelessness in Arcadia. Our members checked residents into the event and responded to questions. 

ACYC also hosted a blood stem cell registration drive in conjunction with Be The Match®, a nonprofit organization. To assist the thousands of people diagnosed each year with life-threatening cancers, Be The Match® made it their mission to save lives through cellular therapy. For more information, please visit Be The Match's official website at bethematch.org or see ACYC's informational video at bit.ly/acycdriveinfo.

July 2021

8/22/2021

 
​This month, ACYC supported the Arcadia City Council by participating in the Patriotic Reverse Parade and Food Drive, a socially-distanced drive-by event hosted by Downtown Arcadia.  Wearing eye-catching costumes, ACYC enthusiastically cheered and waved at passing cars! All donations from the canned food drive went to Foothill Unity Center, who will use the proceeds to help our neighbors. 

Following the Food Drive, ACYC also hosted their own Beyond STEM Career Day. Because of Arcadia having a primarily STEM-focused environment, students don't usually get the opportunity to explore fields outside of science and math. ACYC gave them the chance to learn from professionals in career fields relating to the arts, government, education, and more.

June 2021

6/14/2021

 
The end of a school year marks the beginning of a new term for ACYC, as new members and old gather onto a Zoom call to celebrate members of the 2021-2022 Board! Alongside the celebrations and joyous energy the members were met with, the new council discussed potential campaigns for the summer and upcoming school year, as well as possible fundraisers to help fund for future ACYC campaigns. To the new council, we welcome new members Claire Li, Euan Laru-an, Stephanie Li, Ashley Chen, Kaylee Kwan, Chloe Wong, Lilian Chong, Addison Kwan, Ashley Te, Aruna Anathanarayanan, Catherine Chan,  and David Basa. Welcome aboard to ACYC, new members, and thank you to everyone who expressed interest and applied to the organization!
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March 2021

3/26/2021

 
Robinson Lee and Emma Chen, ACYC's Arcadia Historical Society Representatives, recently participated in a Murder Mystery Night hosted by Arcadia Historical Society.  Robinson portrayed Jason Wang, while Emma portrayed Vivian Lee. Both members represented their characters convincingly, making for an enjoyable and entertaining night. ACYC would like to thank the Historical Society for putting on this event and allowing are members to participate.

ACYC also partnered with the Arcadia Resource Hub to host a T-Shirt Drive at the Arcadia Public Library. By drive's end, ACYC was able to collect over 450 shirts, gathered in different sizes from members of the Arcadia community. These shirts were boxed up and delivered to the Resource Hub, where they distributed to the homeless. ACYC would like to give a big thank you to anyone who donated, the teachers who advertised, and Apache News and Arcadia National Historical Society for shouting us out and encouraging their members to attend.

February 2021

2/28/2021

 
In February, ACYC hosted its first ever raffle, with the total pot at $36! Participants earned entries into the raffle by performing different eco-friendly tasks, such as cooking vegan meals, upcycling, or hang drying clothes, and then posting it on social media with the tag #ArcadiaGoesGreen. ACYC hopes to remind the youth to take advantage of their time at home and maintain an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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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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