No child should have to worry about their next meal, and Bay Area Service Teens is taking action to address this issue. Through Basic Kneads, the organization’s auxiliary focused on nutritional scarcity; teen and adult members assemble Snack Attack Packs for students who lack access to food outside school hours. Each pack contains a microwaveable […]

In April 2022, Bay Area Service Teens held Spring Fling, its first fundraiser since the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted at Saint Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, the event invited young children to celebrate the season with games, treats, and an egg hunt. Reid Hornsby, Vice Chair Resource Development that year, led the event from concept to […]

Over the years, Bay Area Service Teens has put on its running shoes and taken to the streets in many ways, and the community has always been there to support us. From official races to relaxed runs meant to encourage healthy habits, Bay Area Service Teens has enjoyed fun runs of all kinds. We’ve splashed […]

Imagine being a child and the world as you know it suddenly changes overnight. No explanation that makes sense. No familiar surroundings. Just uncertainty, fear, and a new, unfamiliar place to sleep. That is the reality for the youngest children who arrive at local area shelters. They come in under the most traumatic of circumstances, […]

There is something quietly powerful about a handmade card. It doesn’t need many words. It just needs to say, “I thought of you.” You are not forgotten. That’s the purpose behind our Notes for Folks philanthropic program — where Bay Area Service Teens sit down with colored pencils and markers, to color cards delivered to […]

Before apps and online deals were at our fingertips, Bay Area Service Teens were out in the community the old-fashioned way. For several years, our teens hustled hard, selling loyalty cards, coupon booklets, and discount cards that delivered real value to our neighbors. Like any great story, ours had its twists. We’d pause, try something […]