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"I personally think it is important to have a safe space to talk with other people my age because sometimes we don't all have people to go talk to or people who `get' or `understand' us." - Youth was currently not in school Benefits of a Youth Center 6. Collaboration: Respondents noted the potential to work together to share different types of resources amongst each other and to improve their communities at a youth community space. "With a youth group people without friends or knowledge of other programs that are offered in Santa Ana can go and meet other people just like them and make friends or be informed on similar programs." - Saddleback, loth Grade "Having more spaces to meet people like us enables us to become more impactful in the community we live in. The more connected our community the more we can change the problems within it." - Lorin Griset Academy, I Ith Grade "I think it's a good idea that young people should collaborate or get together. If it's a safe space from their complicated problems, then perhaps they can use the issues to create solutions in the future." - Santa Ana College, 1st Year 7. Diversity & Inclusivity: Youth envisioned a city -funded youth center as a place where they could socialize with peers who understand them, and youth from other backgrounds. "We should be able to hang out with people our own age so we don't get judged. Also hanging out with teens makes us feel more [open minded], at least for me." - Saddleback, IIth Grade "I think we need more teen spaces that are inclusive." - Legacy College Prep, 12th Grade "I would like for there to be diversity in a youth group with various age groups and backgrounds!" - Santa Ana, loth Grade "It is important for anyone to have a space where they can be with other people their age because then you won't feel left out and everyone includes you. If you ever get stuck in a certain subject there can be people your age that can help you get through it because