Newsletter: March 2023

March is here, *{{First Name}}*!

Does it feel like the year is ramping up to you, too? Longer days are bringing energy and momentum to ongoing programs, with new volunteers coming to rock climbing and on Coffee Runs, and new partnerships with local churches.

The neighborhood is investing into our unhoused neighbors and SYM is excited to welcome these new collaborators! 95 folks attended Brews 'n' Tunes Two and heard about what SYM is up to. UGM hosted a UDistrict oriented course this past weekend. And Coffee Runs have been a place for new volunteers to go out to the community and build relationships. It is encouraging to see the neighborhood come together in ways that point back to SYM's vision of bringing Hope and Healing to the University District.

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Volunteer Reflection: Bill Hutchinson

I started volunteering at SYM 12 years ago when I saw an announcement at my church (UPC) asking for people willing to serve in SYM’s Drop-in space for young adults experiencing homelessness. I’ve been so blessed over these years to get to know so many committed and caring volunteers, so many gifted and effective staff and, of course, so many amazing youth. My role as a volunteer is to help make drop-in “go” by serving meals, getting youth set up with showers or laundry, playing UNO or just chatting about the day.

Occasionally, I get the opportunity to serve youth outside of the Drop-in space. For example, I’ve taken a youth driving on several occasions to help them practice for driving test and had a youth over for dinner who had aged out of SYM and moved close to my home. It’s all part of building relationships of caring and trust and serving people in our city who I believe God has called me to.

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Welcome to the Executive Board

Welcome Tracy to the Executive Board! We are so lucky to have her wisdom and care guiding SYM this year.

After more than 5 years as a volunteer, I am excited to bring my weekly experiences with the clients directly to the board. Also, I am eager to reach out to the UW community and build some bridges between the two sets of young people. I pray that my input can be helpful and expand SYM’s ability to serve the youth.

Ways to serve

Coffee Run Supplies - You can keep the the Ave a little warmer by providing oatmeal and coffee creamer for Coffee Runs. Volunteer teams hand out 10 cups of coffee daily. You can provide supplies through SYM's Amazon List!

Volunteer - SYM thrives with a strong volunteer base. There are many ways you can volunteer at SYM that can fit into any schedule, direct or indirect service, and can be one-time or ongoing. Email Rita to get involved.

Pray with us -

For quality candidates for open staff positions.
For more Meal Teams volunteers to provide meals on the new days Drop-in is open.
Praise for a client who moved into housing last month!
For the new SYM "Upper Room" program to become a space of healing and growth.

You're invited!

4/22 - *UPDATE* The date for this year's Breakfast at Nine fundraiser has changed! We mistakenly sent out a save the date last month. The real date is in April! Get excited to gather with the SYM community on April 22 at 415 Westlake to hear about the great work happening at SYM. Inquire about being a table host with ritab@symseattle.org.

Join the SYM team

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 here.

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Your impact

You have made a difference in the neighborhood! See what your support has done at SYM in February: