2025-26 Mentorship Enrollment Open! Recruiting High School mentees and college mentors. 12 spots available! Contact Monica at 509-986-5737.
- Assistance with homework,
- Build leadership skills,
- Explore career interests,
- Learn life skills,
- Volunteer
Project IMPACTO – APOYO’s youth empowerment program is committed to engaging, educating, and empowering Latinx youth at a pivotal moment in their leadership development.
Established in 2024 with funding from the Inatai Foundation’s Emerging Opportunities fund, our program offers educational experiences, including internships, mentorships, job shadowing, and civic engagement focused on racial and social justice.
Follow IMPACTO Youth Empowerment on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) for the latest updates!
Contact Info
Monica Castelan
IMPACTO Youth Empowerment Director
empower@apoyo-community.org
Upcoming Events
Our monthly events include youth socials, volunteer opportunities, guest speaker presentations, workshops, and community involvement.
Follow us on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) to stay updated.
Volunteer with us! Visit our Volunteer Page to register.
- Feb. 5 – Monthly Youth Social: New Year Celebration! Set goals for the year and make vision boards and/or DIY punch cards.
- Feb. 11 – APOYO Community Closet Volunteer Day: Assist with organizing clothing to provide essential items for community members.
- Feb. (TBD) – Black History Month Celebration: Interactive activity at Central Washington University. More details soon!
- Mar. 1 – CWU Greenhouse Tour: Come learn about different plants, their ecosystem, and see reptiles!
- Mar. 5 – Monthly Youth Social: (TBD).
- Mar. 11 – APOYO Community Closet Volunteer Day: Assist with organizing clothing to provide essential items for community members.
- Mar. 23 – Spring Break Social: Come hang out with peers and do fun activities!
- Apr. 2 – Monthly Youth Social: (TBD).
- Apr. 6 – Grad Student Roundtable: Learn more about the grad school preparation process from students at CWU and ask questions!
- Apr. 8 – APOYO Community Closet Volunteer Day: Assist with organizing clothing to provide essential items for community members.
- More to come!
Meet the Youth Empowerment Team
Organizing Committee
Who is the Organizing Committee? The committee consists of members who meet weekly and provide oversight and guidance for the youth empowerment curriculum.
Become part of the committee! Are you a youth in the Kittitas County area? We are seeking five youth members to join our youth empowerment committee. Financial stipends are available for students. Must be between 15 and 30 years old. Contact us for more information.
Youth Empowerment Internship
APOYO encourages learning opportunities with students. The Youth Empowerment internship focuses on racial and social justice while developing an intern’s soft and hard skills in alignment with their career path.
We offer internships during the fall, winter, and spring terms. Visit our internship page for more information.
Follow us on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) to know when applications open!