Social Advocates For Youth

Advocates at SAY Soirée Raise $400,000 to support housing, counseling, and career services for youth

Posted on April 17, 2019

On Saturday, April 13th more than 300 caring adults gathered at Courthouse Square in downtown Santa Rosa to attend our annual fundraiser, SAY Soirée. The evening began with a beautiful reception that invited guests to engage with multi-media installations that showcased SAY’s services. The event continued inside the tent with a gourmet dinner...

Sky Ranch Foundation Awards Grant to SAY’s Housing Continuum

Posted on February 22, 2019

by Shelby Harris

The Sky Ranch Foundation has awarded Social Advocates for Youth a $20,000 grant in support of our housing continuum for youth experiencing homelessness or those who are at-risk of losing their housing. The SAY Housing Continuum provides an innovative and viable solution to solving the critical issue of youth homelessness in...

One Cold Night 2018: Sonoma Valley

Posted on December 2, 2018

by Shelby Harris

We are only 5 days away from One Cold Night! So far we have touched on four of our sleeping sites - today we are heading to Sonoma Valley to learn more about the unique needs of youth in this area. This week we are talking about Sonoma Valley-the needs of...

One Cold Night 2018: North County

Posted on November 28, 2018

by Shelby Harris

We are only two weeks away from SAY’s annual fall fundraiser, One Cold Night! Participating in One Cold Night is an act of solidarity — a demonstration in word and action to youth experiencing homelessness that you care. Leading up to December 7th, we are highlighting each of the six...

One Cold Night 2018: Petaluma

Posted on November 17, 2018

by Shelby Harris

We are less than a month from SAY’s annual fall fundraiser, One Cold Night, taking place on December 7th. One Cold Night makes a meaningful impact on our community, shows solidarity with youth experiencing homelessness and disconnection, and builds awareness that inspires more and more people each year to step...

One Cold Night 2018: West County

Posted on November 11, 2018

by Shelby Harris

SAY’s annual fall fundraiser, One Cold Night, is a county wide movement of individuals, known as sleepers who accept the challenge to sleep outside for one night so that homeless and at-risk youth don’t have to. This event will take place on December 7th with Sleepers representing six key areas...

One Cold Night 2018: Santa Rosa

Posted on November 4, 2018

by Shelby Harris

SAY's annual fall fundraiser, One Cold Night, will take place on December 7th with community members spending the night outside to advocate and raise awareness for the 515 youth experiencing homelessness in Sonoma County. This year, Sleepers will represent six key areas in Sonoma County and the unique struggles and...

Youth Summer Successes at SAY

Posted on September 17, 2018

by Shelby Harris

This summer was a busy and exciting time for youth in SAY’s work experience programs. Every summer, SAY helps a cohort of young people become workforce ready through professional development workshops that focus on essential job skills, mock interviewing, and helping youth get that vital first job experience on their...

Northwestern Mutual honors youth advocate Sharon Zimmerman with $15,000 grant to Social Advocates for Youth

Posted on May 17, 2018

by Susan Boyle

Since 2009, Sharon Zimmerman has been an incredible addition to the SAY Family. As a board member, volunteer, and youth advocate, Sharon has become an integral part of SAY’s history. It is our honor to congratulate Sharon on her newest title: 2018 Northwestern Mutual Community Service Award Winner. Sharon, a wealth management...

SAY Recognized as Youth Friendly Business

Posted on May 10, 2018

by Shelby Harris

Social Advocates for Youth is honored to be recognized as a Youth Friendly Business by the Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board (WIB)! Our local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is a group of key stakeholders appointed by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors to address workforce challenges throughout Sonoma County. The WIB...

Social Advocates For Youth

Advocates at SAY Soirée Raise $400,000 to support housing, counseling, and career services for youth

Sky Ranch Foundation Awards Grant to SAY’s Housing Continuum

One Cold Night 2018: Sonoma Valley

One Cold Night 2018: North County

One Cold Night 2018: Petaluma

One Cold Night 2018: West County

One Cold Night 2018: Santa Rosa

Youth Summer Successes at SAY

Northwestern Mutual honors youth advocate Sharon Zimmerman with $15,000 grant to Social Advocates for Youth

SAY Recognized as Youth Friendly Business

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