Project Snuggle Provides Comfort and Security for Children Arriving in Crisis

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…

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Notes for Folks Honors Moments That Matter, Even When Memories Fade

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…

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The Card‑Selling Era That Powered Our Early Programs

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…

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Crafted with Care: Handmade Joy for Children in Crisis

Some children don’t get to be kids. They arrive at shelters like Bay Area Turning Point and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, carrying burdens no child should ever have…

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Bay Area Service Teens Create Comfort Observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is a month dedicated to solidarity, reflection, and action as we observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). It is an important time to raise awareness about the prevalence…

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Calling all 8th-10th graders in the Bay Area! Join our philanthropic organization, Bay Area Service Teens, and make a difference!

The open enrollment period for the 2026-2027 Bay Area Service Teens organization is from April 1 to May 31, 2026. Current 8th-, 9th-, or 10th-graders living in the school districts…

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From Car Washes to Community Programs: The Journey of Bay Area Service Teens

The initial fundraising efforts of Bay Area Service Teens were centered around car washes. Our volunteers organized these events, actively participated in the efforts, and washed vehicles. At the…

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Bay Area Service Teens Make Every Pet Adoption Special

Every pet deserves a warm welcome, and Bay Area Service Teens are dedicated to making that happen! After our membership meetings, our volunteers come together to put together pet adoption…

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Birthday in a Box Celebrates a Child’s Special Day

Every child deserves a memorable birthday. Bay Area Service Teens brings joy to children through the Birthday in a Box philanthropic program. We ensure every child has the opportunity to…

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Behind the Scenes, But Never in the Background For Ready for School

Since 1996, Bay Area Service Teens have taken the reins of the Ready for School Support program, which serves Bay Area Service League’s longest-running philanthropic program, Ready for School. In…

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