-
Highlighting Retired Bay Area Service Teens’ Philanthropic Program, Caps for Cancer
From 2007 until its retirement in March 2014, Bay Area Service Teens led Caps for Cancer, a philanthropic program that supported young patients during difficult times. After each meeting, teens decorated soft, colorful caps, each one unique. These caps were delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in the Houston Medical Center to comfort children undergoing […]
Continue reading -
Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month and Dr. Cindy Castille
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, making it a great time to highlight the importance of healthy smiles and the people who help make them possible. Bay Area Service League® is proud to recognize Dr. Cindy Castille for her time and expertise through the Operation Support Our Schools philanthropic program. Because of her care, […]
Continue reading -
Bay Area Service League Celebrates Organization with Grand Ribbon-Cutting at the Resale Shop
On Thursday, January 22nd, Bay Area Service League held our official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce. It was a wonderful way to recognize this new journey for our organization. We wholeheartedly appreciate the warm support, excitement, and community energy from both chambers […]
Continue reading -
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Received Caring Kits and Project Snuggle Fleece Blankets at Latest Visit
In November 2025, Caring Kits volunteers delivered supplies to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters and distributed fleece blankets made by Bay Area Service Teens through Project Snuggle. When supplies ran low, fifteen members assembled additional kits at the Clear Creek ISD Learner Support Center, which were then delivered to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Caring […]
Continue reading -
Operation Support Our Schools Provides Nonperishable Food Items for Students Needing an Energy Boost
Operation Support Our Schools collaborates with Communities In Schools – Bay Area to support students in Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD. This partnership involves the efforts of Communities In Schools-Bay Area Student Support Specialists and Bay Area Service League Campus Liaisons to enhance student success. Communities In Schools-Bay Area is a focused dropout prevention […]
Continue reading -
Bay Area Service Teens Remember Retired Philanthropic Program, Bingo at the Terrace
From the very beginning, Bay Area Service Teens recognized that service goes beyond simply meeting needs; it involves establishing meaningful relationships. This was particularly evident in their long-standing partnership with the senior residents of the Terrace, now known as Brookdale Senior Living. One of the group’s favorite activities became their monthly bingo visits. The teens […]
Continue reading -
Remembering Project FAMILY
As Bay Area Service Teens marks its 30th anniversary, we’re remembering one of our past philanthropic programs: Project FAMILY. Each month, Project FAMILY partnered with Bay Area Turning Point to bring our teens to the shelter, where they spent time with children ages 4 to 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first […]
Continue reading -
Basic Kneads Philanthropic Program Addresses Need for Food Outside School Hours
When it comes to proper nutrition, every bite counts. Bay Area Service Teens are dedicated to supporting students facing food insecurity by providing nonperishable food items through the Basic Kneads philanthropic program. Some students rely on the two meals provided by the school for their daily nutrition, while others need additional calories to get through […]
Continue reading -
Bay Area Service Teens Open Membership to Males Shortly After Charter Established in 1996
Before today’s Bay Area Service Teens made their mark, an earlier generation of young volunteers was already shaping the future of service. In the mid-20th century, one of the most well-known groups was the Beverly Thrifites, an all-female youth organization that reflected the values of its time. Within this group, young women learned important skills […]
Continue reading -
Bay Area Service Teens a Key Participant on Resale Shop Saturdays
Bay Area Service Teens support the award-winning resale shop by working shifts on Saturdays throughout the year and also on Fridays during the summer and school holiday breaks. They are a valuable asset in the processing area, where they assist with sorting donations, researching online prices, placing items on the sales floor, and storing items […]
Continue reading