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Project Snuggle Provides Comfort in Life’s Most Uncertain Moments
Project Snuggle, established in 2007 in partnership with Bay Area Turning Point and expanded in 2021 to include The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc., remains one of Bay Area Service Teens’ most meaningful service initiatives. The teens create soft, cuddly fleece blankets that are delivered in bulk to young residents at both shelters. Many arrive […]
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Cause for Paws: Supporting New Pet Families
Through the Cause for Paws philanthropic program, Bay Area Service Teens assemble pet adoption kits for new owners who choose their furry friends from the Bay Area Pet Adoptions in San Leon and the Pasadena Animal Shelter. Each kit includes five essential items tailored to the size and type of pet, whether a cat or […]
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Quarterly Deliveries, Lasting Support for CIS‑Bay Area Students
To support students involved with Communities In Schools – Bay Area, Bay Area Service League’s Operation Support Our Schools Campus Liaisons shop for and deliver snacks and beverages to participating campuses in Clear Creek and Dickinson ISDs on a quarterly basis. These items are intended to help students in overcoming various challenges, providing them with […]
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Strengthening Our Schools Through Snack Attack Packs
Snack Attack Packs is dedicated to providing nutritional supplements to students who are facing food insecurity. Each package includes a microwaveable meal, a mix of sweet and salty snacks, and a refreshing drink. Bay Area Service League partners with Deer Park ISD, La Porte ISD, and Texas City ISD to make this happen. In March, […]
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Honoring a Decade of Support from Albemarle and Ketjen
Thank you, Albemarle Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ketjen, and specifically the Foundation in the Houston Bay Area, for your continued support of Bay Area Service League and its philanthropic efforts. Since 2015, employees have contributed to the foundation, and we are blessed to be designated as one of their agencies. To date, we have […]
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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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