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PINKARD
YOUTH
 INSTITUTE

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

Black College Tour Student attendees

2000

45%

BCT Alumni have attended HBCUs

99%

BCT Alumni have attended college

67

Student Scholarships given through

"A Heart For Youth"  Fundraiser & Luncheon

About
Pinkard Youth Institute

Pinkard Youth Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and providing viable opportunities for your youth.  We strive to make a change in the community and inspire youth in the Greater Los Angeles Counties (Greater Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim), Ventura County, and Santa Barbara County— “Educating and developing future leaders”.

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A Heart For Youth

"A Heart for Youth" is the Pinkard Youth Institute (PYI) annual fundraiser in February to raise funds for the three major programs sponsored and/or supported by PYI: African American Enrichment Academy at CSUCI, Summer Internship Program and Black College Tour to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  Donate to the scholarship today! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Black College Tour 2026

March 23- April 4

If you have a young person who is a Junior or Senior in high school, we invite them to join us for our annual Black College Tour. This year, we will be touring: Fort Valley State - ​Spelman College - Morehouse College - South Carolina State University - Clark Atlanta University - Savannah State University - Morris Brown College - Claflin University +more 

Scholarships are available for students in Ventura County. Click "Learn More" below for details. 

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A Heart For Youth Luncheon

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Join us for the African-American Youth Leadership Awards Luncheon presented by A Heart for Youth. One male and female student will be awarded. Tickets are $80 and donations are accepted. 

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