Cambridge Youth Council
We, the Cambridge Youth Council (CYC), are a diverse group of high school students dedicated to improving the lives of young people through social justice, education, and community building.
Recent Accomplishments
Annual Fundraiser
In 2020, CYC started an annual MLK fundraiser in collaboration with the Cambridge Community Foundation. We raise money to support nonprofits in our community. This year we raised over $15,000 for 6 organizations that support our immigrant community.
New Policy Order
Our advocacy resulted in the successful adoption of Policy Order #57 by the City Council. Now, free menstrual products are provided in all gender bathrooms of the Cambridge Public Library branches and fire stations.
Free MBTA M7 Cards!
Starting in September 2022, all high school students attending CRLS, High School Extension Program, Community Charter School of Cambridge, and Prospect Hill Academy can receive free M7 cards.
Trip to D.C.
Every year, CYC represents Cambridge at the National League of Cities Conference in Washington D.C. We travel with the Mayor, members of the City Council, and City staff. During our trip, we share our work with other youth councils from across the country, learning from them about their issues, too. We also get to sight see and meet people working in politics in DC.
