You Matter Shasta

🎨✨ Reflect. Create. Share Your Story. ✨🎬

Your past is part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your future.

The Youth Creating Change OYCR Challenge invites current and formerly incarcerated youth and young adults in California, ages 12–25, to share their story through art, video, digital media, or spoken word. This is an opportunity to reflect on your experiences, celebrate your growth, and express the hope you carry for your future.

Participants can create a 30–60 second video, digital artwork, social media-style graphic, or spoken-word piece inspired by prompts such as:
✨ "I Was, I Am, I Will Be"
✨ "Dear Future Me / Dear Future We"

Your story can help others understand your journey, recognize your strengths, and see the possibilities that lie ahead.

🏆 Win up to $500!
📅 Submit your project by August 31, 2026.

Sharing stories of resilience, growth, healing, and hope can inspire others and strengthen our community. Every story matters. Every voice matters.

Learn more and get started:
https://youthcreatingchange.org/oycr/

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YOU ARE NEVER A BOTHER! 🌼💟

A text. A call. A conversation. You matter.

Sometimes people stay silent because they don’t want to “burden” others, but reaching out for support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

You deserve care, connection, and support through all of life's difficult moments.

You are never a bother for needing help.
You are never too much.
And you do not have to carry everything alone.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:
📱 Call or text 988

For more information and resources, please visit Never a Bother

You matter more than you know! 💙💜