Craft Talk Steve W SAY
Posted by Rich Randolph
on Oct 11, 2015
Social Advocates for Youth ~ Steve Worthen's Passion
Driven with a passion for Sonoma County and the youth in it, Steve Worthen is in the driver’s seat of Social Advocates for Youth or SAY. His directing efforts are close to reaching the culmination of the Dream Center, a vocational training, housing, and youth leadership development campus on the former Warrick Hospital Hoen Avenue site.
Steve spoke modestly of the 6.2 million capital fund raising campaign nearly finished; the growth of need from 12 clients in 1971 to the 2,400 participants presently. With operations in five county areas from Cloverdale to Sonoma, services include school counseling as well as grieving support, which can be long term. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, TLT mentors youth in community-oriented service. For some participants, work experience translates into their first paycheck, and assistance with personal finance management.
CERES, Sonoma County meals on wheels program will be located at the Dream Center, offering job opportunities.
Breaking the cycle of homelessness, a major initiative of SAY, is bridged on several fronts: Smile House for 18-24 year olds, and Stepping Stones serves Foster Children in transition to independence.
In 13 months SAY’s fundraising has reached 9.5 million dollars. Mark your calendar for October 29, as Steve has reserved the afternoon for a Sunrise Fireside Tour.
Steve spoke modestly of the 6.2 million capital fund raising campaign nearly finished; the growth of need from 12 clients in 1971 to the 2,400 participants presently. With operations in five county areas from Cloverdale to Sonoma, services include school counseling as well as grieving support, which can be long term. Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, TLT mentors youth in community-oriented service. For some participants, work experience translates into their first paycheck, and assistance with personal finance management.
CERES, Sonoma County meals on wheels program will be located at the Dream Center, offering job opportunities.
Breaking the cycle of homelessness, a major initiative of SAY, is bridged on several fronts: Smile House for 18-24 year olds, and Stepping Stones serves Foster Children in transition to independence.
In 13 months SAY’s fundraising has reached 9.5 million dollars. Mark your calendar for October 29, as Steve has reserved the afternoon for a Sunrise Fireside Tour.
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