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May, 16 2025
It’s been a busy spring for the JBAY team. Director of Education Jessica Petrass and Senior Project Associate Cody Van Felden...

It’s been a busy spring for the JBAY team. Director of Education Jessica Petrass and

May, 13 2025
JBAY Youth Advocate Esme Nuno Mora was announced this month as the sole undergraduate recipient of this year’s UC Berkeley...

JBAY Youth Advocate Esme Nuno Mora was announced this month as the sole undergraduate recipient

Feb, 4 2025
Interim Executive Director and long-time Director of Programs Debbie Raucher has announced that she will be leaving John Burton Advocates...

Interim Executive Director and long-time Director of Programs Debbie Raucher has announced that she will

Jan, 17 2025
Governor Newsom has unveiled his January budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking a shift toward stability with a...

Governor Newsom has unveiled his January budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking a

Dec, 27 2024
For many, the holiday season is a time for family, tradition, and celebration. But for Erin Clews, a Youth Advocate...

For many, the holiday season is a time for family, tradition, and celebration. But for

Dec, 20 2024
For CJ Cook, attending college was never part of the plan. Entering the foster care system at age nine and...

For CJ Cook, attending college was never part of the plan. Entering the foster care

Dec, 13 2024
Last night, JBAY held its annual gala, a memorable event that celebrated John Burton’s 92nd birthday and JBAY’s twenty-year anniversary. Amid...

Last night, JBAY held its annual gala, a memorable event that celebrated John Burton’s 92nd

Dec, 4 2024
John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) is thrilled to welcome two distinguished individuals to its board of directors: Bob Giroux...

John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY) is thrilled to welcome two distinguished individuals to its

Nov, 22 2024
JBAY celebrated the remarkable achievement of Youth Advocate Esme Nuno Mora this November, coinciding with National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month....

JBAY celebrated the remarkable achievement of Youth Advocate Esme Nuno Mora this November, coinciding with