SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – There is a very different effort underway to fight poverty in the Bay Area that involves philanthropists who are young — in their twenties and thirties. They are part of what is known as the Tipping Point community. In this Focus on Solutions report, a look at why these young people started this and who they are helping. SIGN-UP: Get breaking news sent to you “When I first got here, I was really shy, I was pretty unconfident. I would never look anyone in the eye, but through Year Up I’ve learned to gain a whole lot of professional skills, such as etiquette, learning how to make eye contact, the importance of body language and even active listening,” said 18-year-old Ryan Antipuesto of San Leandro. Antipuesto is one of many young people enrolled in a new program in San Francisco called Year Up. “We provide opportunities for…Read More »