SA Youth was founded back in 1984, and it’s still serving the community.

SA Youth will hold its birthday bash at the Mexican Cultural Institute on Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Ad“In the beginning of the (school) year, we didn’t really have a great gauge of where students (stood) academically,” Marlowe said. Sisters Allison Magaña (right) and Gianna (left) are part of SA Youth's after school program in partnership with South San Antonio ISD. They’re great students,” Marlowe said. Ad“He helps me a lot with reading,” Gianna said. 1st grader Gianna Magaña's reading and comprehension has improved thanks to the extra help provided by SA Youth's after school program.

SAN ANTONIO – Many people, especially children, are in need of joy as we head into the holiday season. That’s why KSAT Community has partnered up with SA Youth to spread hope and fun through holiday stockings. It’s a long wishlist for 650 students, but it doesn’t list the latest toy or device. SA Youth needs helps stuffing stockings for children at-risk (Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) Sometimes it’s hard for them to find their words.”SA Youth hopes to soon begin receiving donations to stuff the stockings.

SAN ANTONIO – This November, KSAT Community is highlighting local nonprofit, SA Youth in its “Stuff-a-Stocking” holiday drive to benefit 650 students in their Out-of-School Time program. This holiday season help bring joy and cheer to students that need it most if you are able to give back. “Every stocking stuffed helps spread the cheer our students need right now," said Asia Ciaravino, CEO and president of SA Youth. Join us in making a child’s holiday season a little brighter." During the campaign, SA Youth also invites social media users to share their support using #SAYouthHolidayHappenings to further spread holiday happiness.

SAN ANTONIO – SA Youth is hosting its annual Chips N Salsa fundraising event, taking place online featuring KSAT12′s Mike Osterhage and his wife Bonnie Osterhage. Chips N Salsa is an opportunity to raise funds and awareness for San Antonio’s high-risk children and young adults on Friday, Oct. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm. Nearly 30% of San Antonio’s children live below the poverty level and have no safe place to go after school. (1) $250 donation can provide one middle school student with a backpack full of school supplies and a Chromebook laptop. (1) $500 donation can provide 10 elementary school students with school supplies(1) $750 donation can provide five high school students with a backpack full of school supplies.

SAN ANTONIO SA Youth, a nonprofit dedicated to serving San Antonios high-risk youth and young adults, said they received A/C units donated from Shafer Services. The San Antonio non-profit provides supplies, meals and education opportunities to high-risk youth and young adults in the city. Shafer Services, a San Antonio based air-conditioning and plumbing company, started a new philanthropic program that donates A/C units and provides plumbing services to underprivileged groups. When team members at Shafer Services heard about SA Youth staff working in 90-degree temperatures, they decided to step up and help. SA Youth team members say they plan to reinvest the money they would have spent on new units back into their programs.

SA Youth’s curriculum and educational specialist David recently created a virtual lesson that includes a shape searching scavenger hunt. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.