Birthday in a Box Brings Joy to Young Students

Every child deserves to feel special on their birthday, surrounded by laughter, love, and lasting memories. Thanks to the dedication of the Bay Area Service Teens, students in Communities…

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Pictures with Santa Allowed Children, Young and Young-at-Heart, to Experience the Season’s Magic

For two years, Bay Area Service Teens brought holiday cheer to Saint Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, welcoming children and kids at heart to meet Santa and experience the…

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Bay Area Service Teens Fight Student Hunger through Basic Kneads Philanthropic Program

No child should have to worry about their next meal, and Bay Area Service Teens is taking action to address this issue. Through Basic Kneads, the organization’s auxiliary focused on…

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Bay Area Service Teens Host First Fundraiser After the Pandemic

In April 2022, Bay Area Service Teens held Spring Fling, its first fundraiser since the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted at Saint Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church, the event invited young…

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Miles of Memories: Bay Area Service Teens’ Tradition of Fun Runs

Over the years, Bay Area Service Teens has put on its running shoes and taken to the streets in many ways, and the community has always been there to…

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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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