Coffee Runs
Coffee Runs take SYM staff and volunteers to the street, where we spend a few hours most mornings walking around the U-District, meeting community members who slept outside, and offering items they may need. These items include hot coffee, water bottles, oatmeal, hats, socks, and blankets and jackets, if available.
Coffee Runs allow SYM to get to know the neighborhood better. In addition to those who spend the night outside, we meet security guards standing outside of businesses, store employees sweeping out entryways, and people living in the area. Walking around in the mornings, we remember our commitment to this neighborhood and why we are here. We love the U District and its diversity in life experience, culture, age, spirituality, and cuisine. It is not just one thing; we love learning more about how it is growing and how we can be a part of that growth positively and in ways that align with our vision and mission.