Press Releases

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

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

Media Newsroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandra Wellhausen Sr. Director Marketing & Development San Diego Youth Services 619-507-2077 swellhausen@sdyouthservices.org    San Diego Youth Services Welcomes Hanan Scrapper as New Chief Operating Officer  Scrapper brings more…

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San Diego Youth Services Hosts Walk & Rally to Shine a Light on Youth Homelessness

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

Media Newsroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandra Wellhausen Sr. Director Marketing & Development San Diego Youth Services 619-507-2077 swellhausen@sdyouthservices.org San Diego Youth Services Hosts Walk & Rally to Shine a Light on Youth Homelessness Event…

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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

February 9 @ 3:34 pm ,

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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San Diego Youth Services Raises $250,000 at Gala Honoring CEO Walter Philips’ 25 Years of Leadership

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) is proud to announce that its Gala & Benefit Auction, held Saturday, June 7, raised an inspiring $250,000 in support of life-changing programs for vulnerable youth across the region.

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San Diego Youth Services CEO Rides 700 Miles to Give Youth Experiencing Homelessness a Future

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

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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SDYS to Host Gala & Benefit Auction Honoring CEO Walter Philips’ 25 Years of Leadership

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) is proud to announce its upcoming Gala & Benefit Auction on Saturday, June 7, 2025, celebrating the extraordinary 25-year legacy of CEO Walter Philips, who will be retiring this summer.

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San Diego Youth Services’ CEO to Bike from San Francisco to San Diego to Raise Awareness and Funds to End Youth Homelessness

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

San Diego Youth Services’ CEO Walter Philips is retiring on June 30, and in honor of his 25 years of service he is biking from San Francisco to San Diego to raise $250,000 for youth experiencing homelessness.

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San Diego Youth Services Welcomes Jonathan Castillo as New Chief Executive Officer, Effective July 1, 2025

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

San Diego Youth Services welcomes Jonathan Castillo as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Castillo is replacing Chief Executive Officer Walter Philips who is retiring on June 30, after 25 years with the organization.

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San Diego Youth Services’ Walk & Rally Creates Awareness for Youth Homelessness

February 9 @ 3:34 pm

Youth Runaway and Homelessness Awareness Walk and Rally to raise awareness and funds for children, teens and young adults experiencing homelessness.

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

February 9 @ 3:34 pm ,

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

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