CAUSE 101
Central Coast Alliance United For A Sustainable Economy
What is an organizer?
Someone who builds relationships, develops leaders, and helps people take collective action.
How often does the youth committee meet?
Bi-weekly on Wednesdays in the afternoon
What is a rally?
A public gathering to show support and demand change.
Name one CAUSE value.
Justice, dignity, equity, solidarity, community power.
What are the names of the Youth Organizers at CAUSE
Wendy and JJ
What is a campaign?
A plan with a goal, timeline, and strategy to win change.
What are the names of our youth fellows?
Lorena, Yaqui, Isaac, Erica
What is public comment?
Speaking at a public meeting to influence decision-makers.
What does accountability look like in leadership?
Following through, being honest, and supporting the team.
Name one issue CAUSE organizes around
Environmental Justice, Immigrant worker rights, Housing rights
What is canvassing?
Talking with community members to share information and organize around issues.
Name one thing the youth committee has worked on.
Pesticide campaign, Riverbed trail, Prop 50
What is canvassing
Going door-to-door, or sometimes making direct contact in public spaces, to talk with people about a cause, candidate, or issue
What makes someone a good leader in CAUSE?
Listening, showing up, empowering others.
Santa Paula, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Lompoc
What makes organizing different from volunteering?
Organizing builds power and leadership, it is not just a direct service.
What are some ways youth can participate beyond meetings?
Actions, outreach, canvassing, public comment, planning.
What is mobilizing?
Bringing people together for a protest, rally, or demonstration to show public support for an issue.
Name one leadership skill you can practice this year.
Facilitation, public speaking, organizing, mentorship, story sharing.
Why is youth leadership important to CAUSE?
Youth bring lived experience, energy, and long-term movement power.
How does organizing build community power?
By uniting people around shared issues and collective action.
What does youth leadership look like in CAUSE?
Taking initiative, facilitating, bringing others in, and building power.
What is advocacy
Efforts to raise awareness of an issue and generate public support, often using media, events, and messaging.
Who is welcome at CAUSE
Everybody regardless of their background.