Catalyst for Youth
Heart of Chaos is a program of Catalyst for Youth’s “incubator” initiative. All funding for Heart of Chaos, Heart of Kids and the Community Outreach Task Force is provided through donations and sponsorships through Catalyst for Youth.
Emerging artist creates during Catalyst for Youth Juvenile Hall Art Program taught by the Heart of Chaos Community Outreach Task Force volunteers
About Catalyst for Youth
Catalyst for Youth is a public charity and educational nonprofit that provides non-traditional support, resources and opportunities for at risk youth and young adults. Catalyst Youth Growing Businesses is an “incubator” initiative whereby youth-created and led individual businesses, programs and projects receive support and technical assistance to develop into independent nonprofit and for-profit small and medium-sized enterprises. This initiative is part of Catalyst’s broader work on supporting individual innovation and entrepreneurship in young adults.
Catalyst seeks funds for capacity building of its incubator initiative and support to develop knowledge resources for incubator-grown business managers while addressing the financial constraints faced by entrepreneurs and new businesses. Its special emphasis on the need of under-recognized and underserved teens and young adults to develop their creative voice and share it with the community is aligned with research on building community and connection with marginalized and alienated youth.
Inmates at San Jose's Juvenile Hall tend to their garden, part of Catalyst's Horticulture Program.
Juvenile Hall Programs
Catalyst for Youth’s weekly juvenile hall programs in both Santa Clara and San Benito counties provide inspiration to incarcerated youth through art, fashion design and horticulture programs. Volunteer teachers inspire at risk youth fueling their creativity and giving them a sense of pride in themselves. Upon release the youth are provided with mentorship and opportunities to grow and thrive as contributing members of their communities.
Visual Artist and Bellarmine College Preparatory art teacher Al Preciado was a guest artist at Juvenile Hall
Volunteers Needed
Catalyst for Youth welcomes new volunteers to their Juvenile Hall Programs. Do you feel inspired to teach a class? Perhaps you want to mentor and inspire one of our youth upon their release. To get involved please contact Joanne Hobbs.
Donate to At Risk Youth Programs
Catalyst is in need of supplies for our juvenile hall program. Donations are 100% tax deductible. If you
would like to contribute please contact Joanne Hobbs.
More Information: Visit the Catalyst for Youth Website
