The Drop-in Center (DI) is the heartbeat of Street Youth Ministries and is led by SYM staffer, Antonio Gomez. DI provides for basic and immediate needs of young people, including food, hygiene items, showers, clothing and laundry facilities. It is here that SYM staff and volunteers meet young folks, learn their stories, and build relationships with them. Once they are introduced to SYM, they can become involved more deeply in subsequent programs. During DI, clients can watch a movie, do art projects, workout, use laptops, play chess, take a nap and more! There are typically around 30 clients in Drop-in, but last week we hit 50!
In Antonio's words: "Every day from 10 AM to 1 PM we open the doors to SYM’s Drop-In Center not only to provide resources but to build REAL relationships that help Youth move towards stability and hope."
Outings take place in the afternoon after Drop-in. Recent trips have included Seattle Bouldering Project, The Burke Museum, Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Aquarium, pumpkin patch, Christmas tree farm and grocery shopping at WinCo for those in transitional housing! Drop-In Hours:
Monday-Friday 10am-1pm Located in the basement at
4540 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105 |
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"Everyone was excited about the tide-pods, the slide zippered orange bag promised fresh smelling laundry. And who is to deny the satisfaction of the soft thud when the pod hits the washer? A simple pod of laundry detergent can make someone’s day; I have witnessed it again and again..."
Written by SYM Staff Member & UDYC Site Manager, Rainier Ramirez-Fox |
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| Activities & Outings are an extension of our Drop-In program! We like to give clients experiences around the city that get them out of their norm. |
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Thank you to Seattle Bouldering Project for the opportunity to take a group of clients & volunteers last week! |
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Save the date - SYM's Breakfast at 9! |
Celebrating 33 years of walking alongside clients on their journeys from surviving to thriving, join us at our largest annual fundraising event this April. We'll see you there! Registration and auction details coming soon! |
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* Underwear * socks * bras Use the button to order, or bring in donations to: - UPC / 4540 15th Ave Ne / Seattle, WA 98105 (SYM yellow bin under the stairs, or
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UDYC at 4516 15th Ave NE/Seattle, WA 98105, M-F 8am-4pm
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City Fruit -
Art supplies, kitchen tools, and more! These items will enhance various programs and services running out of the UDYC space, and we are so grateful for their support! |
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February Meal Team Volunteers -
Judy, Tracy, Sally, Keri, Traci, Nancy, Keith, Lauren, Sarah, Sonia and TOASTED. bagels and coffee. So thankful for the hands that prepare hearty meals for our DI clients during the week. Know anyone that loves to cook in bulk? Send them our way! |
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Coffee Run Fundraiser-
In case you missed it, we are happy to announce that we received over $300 in donations for our Coffee Run outreach program last month! We are able to go out 5 days a week with full teams thanks to our awesome volunteers and donors! |
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February at SYM Winter Bingo Fundraiser, Brothers In Action group, Nails |
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