Youth-led projects
Explore community work across the arts, STEM, and the environment.
Explore projects →Our impact
Ideas become action when young people lead.
Community projects give students a place to practice what they learn, work with others, and contribute to the world around them. Discover the work and stories of the CP Mentorship community.
The people behind the work
Meet the youth committees that bring students together to learn and lead.
Meet our committees →Community stories
Read published news, reflections, and updates from our programs.
Read our blog →Youth voice in shared spaces
Public art, made together
Students work with professional artists to research community needs, develop designs, and create murals. Community input and collaboration are part of the process, connecting artistic expression with local stories and places.
Examples of completed mural projects
- Alviso Marina County Park
- Stevens Creek County Park
- Hellyer County Park
The same approach carries into community and school projects: young people contribute ideas, learn from mentors, and help shape the spaces around them.
From our community
How History Gets Made: Our Student Authors Lead a Workshop at Cupertino Library
On October 25, the student authors of Wings of the Hornet taught a free public workshop at Cupertino Library on how history research actually works — primary sources, a real wartime tally board, and a writing exercise for everyone in the room.
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Restoring Overfelt Gardens Park: Event #1 - A Day of Service and Cultural Immersion
On October 25th, 37 volunteers came together for two hours to help restore and beautify Overfelt Gardens Park in San Jose, and to learn about the Chinese history and heritage it preserves.
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CompassPoint Mentorship at Day on the Bay
Books, project displays, and a busy red-covered table brought CompassPoint Mentorship into conversation with the community at Day on the Bay on Saturday, October 17.
Read article →Mentorship program goals
What we are working toward
Our Strategic Framework sets annual targets for the mentorship cohort. These are program goals, not a report of achieved results.
- Volunteer hours across the cohort
- 6,000+Annual target
- Students in compensated internships
- 15–20Annual target
- Students co-authoring research papers
- 20–30Annual target
Learn more about our work
Considering a grant, partnership, or donation? Our team can discuss program outcomes, current needs, and the information available for your review.
Connect with our team →Help young people take their next step
Your time, experience, and support help make mentorship, camps, and community projects possible.
Stay connected
Hear about youth projects, camps, community events, and ways to support CP Mentorship.
