Blooming Through Concrete: Teen Mentor Elda Grows Kids’ Resilience
Elda thought her community could only hold her back. But after becoming a youth mentor at her Boys & Girls Club, she found fertile ground for positive growth. Read more →
2025 Finalists
Elda
2025-26 Pacific Youth of the Year
2025 California Youth of the Year
Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Length of Membership: 3 years
Anticipated College: Boston University
Career Choice/Major: Behavioral Biology
Defining Characteristics: Genuine, Conscientious
“They say a rose can’t grow through concrete, but I’ve seen otherwise. The support we’ve received at our Club helped us thrive and grow. No matter how hard the challenges, we’ve blossomed.”
