2026-27 Peer Support Enrollment Open! Recruiting High School mentees and college mentors. 12 spots available! Contact Monica at 509-986-5737.
- Build leadership skills
- Explore your culture and identity
- Broaden your knowledge and awareness
- Learn life skills
- Volunteer for APOYO and other community organizations.
Project IMPACTO – APOYO’s youth empowerment club 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, IMPACTO offers educational experiences and community engagement rooted in racial justice and equity.
We host monthly youth socials, guest speaker events, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement. Learn more about our events.
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Contact Info
Monica Castelan
IMPACTO Youth Empowerment Director
empower@apoyo-community.org
Upcoming Events
Our monthly events include youth socials, guest speaker presentations, workshops, volunteer opportunities, and community engagement.
Follow us on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) to stay updated.
Volunteer with us! Visit our Volunteer Page to register.
- Apr. 3 – CWU Involvement Fair: Come say hi and get some swag!
- Apr. 9 – Monthly Youth Social: April is National Volunteer Month! We will go volunteer at a local youth organization to give back to the community.
- April 13 – Grad Student Guest Speaker: Learn more about a Master’s in Public Health student’s experience and process of being accepted into higher education.
- Apr. 18 – Plant 100 Trees with APOYO! Interested? Contact Noel at 253-737-9248.
- Apr. 29 – APOYO National Volunteer Day: Assist with organizing clothing to provide essential items for community members at our Community Closet.
- May 7 – Litigation Attorney Guest Speaker: Learn about a first-generation non-traditional student’s experience in Political Science.
- May 14 – Monthly Youth Social: May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Learn about health while playing games with peers.
- May 20 – ASCWU Leadership Workshop for Running Start Students: Come learn how youth use their voice to advocate for you and your peers while in college!
- May 27 – APOYO Community Closet Volunteer Day: Assist with organizing clothing to provide essential items for community members.
- June 26 – Summer BBQ Bash with 509Teens and Aventureros de APOYO. Bring your family and friends to have a nice outdoor day this summer!
- July TBD – Multilingual Poetry Open-Mic Night: Share a meaningful poem in your native language.
- More to come!
Meet the Youth Empowerment Team
Organizing Committee
Who is the Organizing Committee? The committee consists of multi-generational members who provide oversight and guidance for the youth empowerment curriculum.
Join Our Youth Advisory Crew
Are you a young person living in Kittitas County? We are looking for 5 youth members to join our Youth Advisory Crew starting in September 2026!
Members will commit 2 hours per week to meet with the crew. During these meetings, members will vote, plan event and activity themes, assist with entertainment (music, games, etc.), and promote the events.
Youth Advisory Members receive a letter of recommendation in recognition of their time, leadership, and contributions to the IMPACTO Youth Empowerment Club. You must be between 15 and 30 years old to apply. Email Monica (empower@apoyo-community) for more information!
Youth Empowerment Internship
APOYO encourages learning opportunities with students. The Youth Empowerment internship focuses on racial and social justice while developing interns’ soft and hard skills in alignment with their career paths.
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!