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Chief Operating Officer Hanan Scrapper on her first six weeks at San Diego Youth Services

Dec 16, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am ,

“It’s hard to believe it’s only been six weeks since I officially started at San Diego Youth Services, because it already feels like home. What an amazing experience it’s been so far!”

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Together We Raised $64,000 for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Nov 11, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am ,

At last Friday’s Walk & Rally, San Diego Youth Services staff and community members came together to stand against the homelessness crisis in our city.

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San Diego Youth Services Welcomes Hanan Scrapper as new Chief Operating Officer

Nov 10, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am ,

Please join us in welcoming Hanan Scrapper as San Diego Youth Services’ new Chief Operating Officer, effective Nov. 10! Hanan succeeds Steven H. Jellá, who is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to the…

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San Diego Youth Services’ HERE Now Program Highlights National Suicide Prevention Month and Creating Opportunities to Change the Narrative on Suicide

Sep 25, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am ,

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and San Diego Youth Services is raising awareness through its HERE Now School-Based Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention program, which provides life-saving services to youth across San Diego County.

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Congratulations, Kenya! – HR Rising Star Award Finalist

Aug 29, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am

San Diego Youth Services is proud to share that our Community Engagement Coordinator, Kenya Orsburn, has been selected as a Finalist for the 2025 HR Rising Star Award, presented by the San Diego Human Resources Forum.

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Youth Action Board: Uplifting Youth Voice & Wellness

Jul 8, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am

The past few weeks have been filled with powerful, youth-led impact here at YAB! From advocacy to healing spaces, our members have shown exactly what it means to lead with purpose and heart.

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August 23rd: Healing Hooves Community Day

Jul 8, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am

Join us on August 23rd!

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Walter’s Legacy Bike Ride to End Youth Homelessness

Jul 2, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am

Walter Philips, CEO of San Diego Youth Services, completing a 700-mile bike ride to raise funds and awareness for youth experiencing homelessness.

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Becoming a Resource Parent: Changing Lives, One Child at a Time

Jun 27, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am

At San Diego Youth Services, we know one simple truth: children need families. They need someone to count on, someone who shows up, someone they can trust.

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San Diego County Employee’s Charitable Organization Award

Jun 26, 2025 May 20 @ 8:09 am

 San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization Grant Award A heartfelt thank you to the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization (CECO) for supporting our “Our Safe Place” program with a grant to provide nourishing snacks…

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