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Street Youth Ministries

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Address:
4540 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA, 98105
United States
Number of Volunteers Serving:
50
Number of People Being Served:
750
Web Page:

Mission Statement

Street Youth Ministries (SYM) seeks to provide youth in Seattle's University District with life-skills, resources and relationships that bring hope and healing to their lives and the community.

Description

Since 1993 SYM has worked to help youth in crisis experience hope. Each year our volunteers and staff assist over 750 street-involved youth ages 13-22 by offering the following programs and services:

•Basic Human Needs: Food, clothing, hygiene items, showers, laundry, & first aid items.

•Life-skills Development: Activities & classes that promote & assist youth develop social & behavioral skills as well as build skills & education.

•Relational Ministries: Case management, mentoring, discussion groups, counseling/mental health, jail visits & letter writing.

•Information & Resources: Referrals, educational/work incentive & chore programs.

•Transportation: Youth earn Metro & Greyhound/Amtrak tickets for appropriate travel.

•Advocacy: Determining specific needs of youth & making appropriate referrals. Helping youth access necessary services.

Program Type


Homeless Program

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?

Yes