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New Solar Installation Helps Power Programs for Youth and Families in Spring Valley

Jan 21, 2026 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

A new solar installation has been completed at San Diego Youth Services’ Spring Valley Campus, made possible with support from Empowered by Light and First Solar.

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

Dec 16, 2025 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

“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 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

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 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

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 Announces the Retirement of CEO Walter Philips

Jan 13, 2025 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

San Diego Youth Services is announcing the retirement of CEO Walter Philips, effective June 30, 2025, after 25 years of service to the organization. Walter began his social work career over 40 years ago and…

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SDYS Updates Mission and Vision

Dec 21, 2023 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

San Diego Youth Services’ Updates its Mission and Vision Statements to Better Reflect the Comprehensive Wraparound Services the Organization Now Provides We have expanded our services as well as our mission and vision statements to…

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Ground Up Coffee Shop Expands

Nov 26, 2023 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

We are thrilled to announce our Ground Up Coffee Shop has expanded from our Admin and Spring Valley locations to La Mesa as of Nov. 1 with its grand opening! We’d love for you to…

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Homeless Walk & Rally Coverage

Nov 15, 2023 April 22 @ 8:32 pm

Take a look at the coverage we received from ABC 10 News about our 2023 Homeless Walk and Rally Event! Thank you to all participants for shining a light on the youth homelessness crisis in…

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Youth Runaway and Homelessness Awareness Walk and Rally Puts a Spotlight on Youth Homelessness

Nov 10, 2023 April 22 @ 8:32 pm ,

Youth Runaway and Homelessness Awareness Walk and Rally Puts a Spotlight on Youth Homelessness

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Street Sleep SD 2023 Coverage

Oct 25, 2023 April 22 @ 8:32 pm

Take a look at the coverage we received from San Diego news stations about our Oct. 20th Street Sleep SD event! Thank you to all the donors and attendees for making our 2023 event a…

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