Youth Radio is back.

The Oakland nonprofit, which had supported youth involvement in media for more than 30 years before shutting down in 2024, announced Tuesday that it will resume operations effective this week.

Youth Radio will continue to be headquartered inside its longstanding location at 17th and Broadway in downtown Oakland, which it owns. Its programs restart on Wednesday, June 24, with an orientation for its first cohort of 16 participants.

The reopening is due to the volunteer efforts of a small group of former staff, students, plus “dedicated board members and community members,” according to Maeven McGovern, a longtime employee of the organization who has taken on the role of executive director.

Funding for the reopening has come from a variety of sources, including a group of small donors, along with grants from Elevate Youth California and the Wellness Foundation. Youth Radio also received a loan from Community Vision to assist with existing debt.

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