In under three years, Hollywood Cares has turned the power of culture into measurable change for Stockton youth and families.
I Am Ready is Hollywood Cares' signature youth development initiative, created to equip young people with the confidence, skills, relationships, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Through leadership experiences, mentorship, wellness programming, and career-connected learning, we help young people discover their potential and prepare for success in school, work, and life.
Youth Leadership Summits introduce young people to leadership, wellness, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and new possibilities for their future.
Hands-on workshops and experiences build leadership, life skills, financial literacy, career readiness, and personal growth.
Youth build meaningful relationships with mentors, professionals, and community leaders who inspire confidence and expand opportunity.
Participants put their skills into action through service, civic engagement, and leadership opportunities that strengthen their communities.
The I Am Ready Stockton Youth Center is the future home of Hollywood Cares' signature youth development initiative, a first-of-its-kind destination where young people and families can access the support, relationships, and opportunities they need to heal, grow, and thrive.
By combining prevention, healing, and opportunity in a single community hub, the I Am Ready Stockton Youth Center will help young people build resilience, develop leadership skills, and prepare for lifelong success.
Hollywood Cares is proud to have received a $12.4 million award through California's Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) to help bring this vision to life. Scheduled to open in 2028, the center will expand access to critical mental health services while creating a welcoming space where Stockton's young people can connect, belong, and discover their full potential.
Hollywood Cares builds stronger communities by creating opportunities for connection, service, and support throughout the year. To date, our community engagement efforts have served more than 5,000 families, creating moments of joy, trust, and belonging across Stockton.
Community-wide safety and connection event bringing together residents, local law enforcement, and city partners to strengthen neighborhood ties and visibility for youth programming.
In partnership with the San Joaquin County Office of Education & Stockton Unified School District, this event connects students directly to leadership development, civic engagement, and career path programming through the school system.
Our signature annual holiday give-back provides toys, food, supplies, and a festive celebration to thousands of Stockton families.
Through these annual local touchpoints, family resource events, and other community initiatives, we bring people together, respond to local needs, and strengthen the relationships that make lasting impact possible.