SYM is blessed with fantastic service provider partners in the University District; here is a note from Seema Clifasefi, Director of Doorway Project about changes that began in the University District last fall:

"At a time when many organizations were consolidating services, SYM stepped up quickly and decisively to expand theirs, ensuring that disruptions that could negatively impact young people were kept to a minimum. Their leadership has been a key factor in our ability to continue providing essential services for young people experiencing homelessness."

SYM Memorial and Reflection

Last month, one of SYM's beloved clients died. There was a memorial service held in Drop-in Center; led by Bianca Quezada. Clients, volunteers and staff gathered to celebrate G's life and grieve together. The following reflection is written by Bill Hutchinson, long-time SYM volunteer. 

"I walked into the drop-in space that was serving as the location for "G's" memorial. The room was warmly lit with candlelight and gathered around a long table were SYM staff, volunteers and many of G's friends from among our SYM youth. There were tear-streaked cheeks around the table from those tears that come when a life is lost way too soon. Folks shared loving memories of G and then G's cousin, S, really took us all to church. He gave a eulogy that was filled with so many warm remembrances of G that it chased any possible chill right out of the room. He then turned his attention to our remarkable SYM staff members who had made such a profound impact in G's life..."

Urgent Needs for Clients

* mens and womens underwear

* backpacks

* sleeping bags

* men's sweat pants

Use the button below to order, or bring in donations to our yellow bin located under the stairs at: UPC / 4540 15th Ave Ne / Seattle, WA  98105

Volunteer Opportunities

LOOKING FOR 5 NEW Meal Team MEMBERS - Contact Tracy

Provide a hot meal to DI once / month. Meals are delivered by 10am to the Drop-in Center. Food to fill our freezer and gift cards to restaurants are also welcome!

Group Clean Up - Contact Alyssa

Grab your family or a few friends and help us clean up Drop-in and office space! This is hugely helpful to us so that staff can focus on direct service to our clients.

SYM by the Numbers

Number of tulips planted by a beloved client:

1

Number of girl scout cookies donated by troop 46271:

9 boxes filled with boxes!

Chicks (as in baby chickens) in DI!

3

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Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of

you is a part of it.

-1 Corinthians 12:27