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Spotlight on Our 5K Standouts
Let’s give a big round of applause to our 5K standouts! At the Heart Healthy Hustle on February 28th, our 5K runners finished strong. Paige Garcia took third place, Jason Lee came in second, and Luke Alonzo was our first-place winner. Their hard work and the excitement from everyone who joined us made the morning […]
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Celebrating Our 1K Runners at the Heart Healthy Hustle
Well done to everyone who finished the 1K! The Heart Healthy Hustle took place on February 28, thanks to the Bay Area Service Teens. In the 1K race, Rehan Meerasahib finished third, Aiden Giuffre came in second, and Ben Myers took first place. All three did a great job, and so did everyone who came […]
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Providing Warmth and Security Through Project Snuggle
Project Snuggle provides comfort to the youngest residents at the Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters by offering them soft, cuddly fleece blankets upon their arrival. Often, these children come to the facility under very traumatic and sudden circumstances, and receiving a warm blanket can help ease their transition during such […]
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Connecting Bay Area Service Teens and Seniors Through Notes for Folks
Notes for Folks is a philanthropic program launched in 2016 to help teens connect with seniors residing in the memory care unit at Discovery Village Clear Lake. Throughout the years, Bay Area Service Teens have not only provided cards to celebrate birthdays and other significant milestones but also visited the facility to engage in various […]
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Crafted with Care: Creating Joy for Children in Shelters
In July 2023, Bay Area Service Teens voted to initiate a new philanthropic program, Crafted with Care. This program is dedicated to creating holiday-themed keepsakes for the youngest residents of Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. After attending membership meetings, participants experience immense joy as they witness their hard work transform […]
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Birthday in a Box: A Bay Area Service Teens Tradition Since 1996
Bay Area Service Teens dedicate their time to various philanthropic programs from September to April, following a membership meeting. One of their favorites is Birthday in a Box, where teens put together everything an elementary student needs to celebrate their birthday. This special ‘box’ includes cupcake supplies, a thoughtful gift, and a handwritten card from […]
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Bay Area Service Teens Address Food Insecurity Through Basic Kneads Philanthropic Program
Food insecurity is an unfortunate reality for many Bay Area students. Through the philanthropic program, Snack Attack Packs, members are tackling hunger, one student at a time. Each month, from August through May, packages containing a microwaveable meal, sweet and salty snacks, and a refreshing drink are assembled by Bay Area Service Teens and adult […]
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Cause for Paws, Approved in the Fall of 2014, Continues to Help Families Seeking Companion Animals
In Fall 2014, Bay Area Service Teens saw a need to help families seeking companion animals. They established the Cause for Paws philanthropic program, which assembled pet adoption kits and delivered them to the League City Animal Care shelter. During COVID, the auxiliary pivoted and began donating food and supplies to the shelter to help […]
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National Nutrition Month Highlights the Importance of Access to Healthy Food Choices
In celebration of National Nutrition Month®, we are proud to highlight our Basic Kneads philanthropic program. This initiative includes our collaboration with Bay Area Service League to provide Snack Attack Packs, volunteer efforts, and donations to the Clear Lake Food Pantry. We also contribute food to Interfaith Caring Ministries and participate in the monthly food […]
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Snack Attack Packs, a component of the Basic Kneads Philanthropic Program, Addresses Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is an unfortunate reality for many Bay Area students. Through the philanthropic program, Snack Attack Packs, members are tackling hunger, one student at a time. Each month, from August through May, packages containing a microwaveable meal, sweet and salty snacks, and a refreshing drink are assembled by Bay Area Service Teens and adult […]
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