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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]