Newsletter: February 2023

It's February We're a whole month into the new year! This month brought more activities, more days of Drop-in, and some new friends on the volunteer team. Check out pictures from these events and updates on how you can get involved! Give Volunteer at SYM A new year has brought new life to SYM programs. Take this new beginning as a new invitation to get involved! Drop-in The Drop-in Center is open from 11am-1pm Tuesday-Friday. Volunteering in Drop-in is a way to build relationships with young people in the University District.  Learn more Coffee Run Hit the streets to deliver coffee, winter supplies, and a warm smile to University District neighbors on weekday mornings from 9-10:30am. Learn more Meal Team Meal Team Volunteers commit to bringing a meal to feed 25 folks once a month, or to provide a gift card to pay for a day of meals Learn more Brews 'n' Tunes Two You're invited to SYM's second Brews 'n' Tunes event: Brews 'n' Tunes Two! The first of these events took place in January of 2020, and we're bringing it back with a new location and another great local artist. Seattle-based folk duo The Rain Station is partnering with SYM to host a benefit concert at Ravenna Brewing Co. on February 22nd.  Tickets are $20 and include entry to the event and a drink ticket. There will be a food truck onsite for additional purchase. All ticket revenue supports SYM programs impacting young people experiencing housing instability in Seattle. Get your tickets today! Details: Brews 'n' Tunes Two February 22 7-8:30pm Ravenna Brewing 5408 26th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Tickets Ways to serve Coffee Run Supplies - You can keep the the Ave a little warmer by providing oatmeal and coffee creamer for Coffee Runs. Coffee Run teams go through these items fast. You can buy them on SYM's Amazon List! Pray with us - Safety and warmth for folks who stay outside.  Coffee Runs to continue to reach those who need a warm drink and a friendly face in the morning. Clients aging out soon to find new resources and community. More volunteers so programs can continue to expand.  You're invited! 3/11 - *Save the Date!!* Mark your calendars, SYM's Annual Spring Fundraiser is next month! Gather with the SYM community on March 11 at 415 Westlake to hear about the great work happening at SYM. Inquire about being a table host with ritab@symseattle.org.  SYM is Hiring! Operations Assistant - This is a 12-hour per week hourly position. This position provides support to the SYM Executive Director and staff to achieve smooth operations of the organization on a daily basis. Check out the full job description and job application here.  Now Hiring Your impact You have made a difference in the neighborhood! See what your support has done at SYM in January: Youth that accessed the Drop-in Center: 29 Money raised for SYM's Annual Campaign: $71,053 Days Drop-in was open in January:  17 Q1 Impact Report Give Today Visit the Blog It is estimated there were 25,211 unhoused people living in Washington State in 2022.  -The 2022 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (link) Our Contact Information *{{Organization Name}}* *{{Organization Address}}* *{{Organization Phone}}* *{{Organization Website}}* *{{Unsubscribe}}*