We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Burton on Sunday. In keeping with his vision and commitment to young people, the book launch events for I Yell Because I Care will move forward as planned.

Join us as we gather to celebrate the release of John’s memoir and launch the John Burton Fellowship, a new initiative that will place young people with lived experience of foster care and homelessness in the Capitol to help shape California’s future.

San Francisco
Wednesday, September 17
5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Avenue. Please click here to register for the San Francisco event.

These gatherings will bring our community together to honor John’s legacy and move the work forward. We invite you to stand with us in celebrating this milestone and supporting the next generation of leaders through the John Burton Fellowship.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alex Mallick: [email protected] or call 415-518-2127.

To make a meaningful impact, please consider donating, sponsoring, or purchasing a ticket(s) to our event(s). You may donate via our donation page, purchase a ticket to attend our one or both of our events on the event registration page, or by sending a check payable to “John Burton Advocates for Youth” at 235 Montgomery St, Suite 1142, San Francisco, CA 94104. JBAY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID # 81-2600695. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.