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In the News

San Diego is opening a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ youth
LGBTQ Nation, April 29, 2023

No vacancy: Homeless people turned away from San Diego shelters every day
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 18, 2023

Schools ramping up mental health support for youth
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 16, 2023

Opinion: We all can help prevent suicide. Here’s what to look for, what to say, how to provide hope.
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 16, 2023

In their own words: Stories from the front lines of San Diego County’s behavioral health system
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 13, 2023

Homeless shelter for LGBTQ+ youth set to open in San Diego
Fox News, April 8, 2023

San Diego to open LGBTQ shelter for homeless youths
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 6, 2023

County awards $29 million for affordable, supportive housing units
County News Center, February 2, 2023

Mental health awareness with Steven Jellá
Fox News, January 25, 2023

Hundreds of backpacks delivered for homeless LGBTQ youth
ABC 10 News, January 22, 2023

RSF Rotary Interact Club shines at R. Roger Rowe School
Rancho Santa Fe Review, January 20, 2023

Shamrocks & Shipwrecks: Who’s on the list that looks at homeless crisis
The San Diego Union-Tribune, December 8, 2022

Mental Health calls at San Diego schools on the rise
CBS News 8, November 21, 2022

Un techo para cada joven en San Diego
KSDY 50, November 18, 2022

Organizers sleep outside to raise awareness, money for homeless youth
Fox News, October 7, 2022

Practical tools, resources the focus of suicide prevention training at City College
City Times Media, September 23, 2022

City College shines light on importance of suicide prevention education
City Times Media, September 20, 2022

The Church at Rancho Bernardo spreads love through Good Neighbor Day
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 27, 2022

'Stuff The Bus' Back-To-School Collection Drive 2022: Ralphs & Food 4 Less, San Diego County
Patch Media, July 10, 2022

Help provide school supplies to region's students experiencing homelessness during 'Stuff the Bus' campaign
San Diego County Office of Education, July 1, 2022

‘Stuff the Bus’ Drive kicks off to raise funds for County’s homeless students
Times of San Diego, June 26, 2022

Helping the homeless, miracle babies, SD Youth Services
iHeartMedia, May 23, 2022

Daily Inspiration: meet Renatta Escobedo
SD Voyager, May 23, 2022

12 Orgs fighting youth homelessness win grants totaling $38 million
Electronic Urban Report, April 29, 2022

Cal OES awards over $13 million in grants to help prevent sexual and domestic violence
CAL OES News, April 27, 2022

Local hotel transformed into housing for youth experiencing homelessness
ABC 10 News, March 30, 2022

Sex trafficking of boys often goes unreported
CBS News 8, March 4, 2022

Governor Newsom announces $38 million in grants to address youth homelessness in California
WCBA Builders, February 12, 2022

Governor Newsom announces $38 million grant to combat youth homelessness in California
California News, February 11, 2022

Foundation providing $1 million in grants to help homeless people find jobs
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 2, 2022

San Diego-based organizations receive funding to help reduce health disparities
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 14, 2022

UnitedHealthcare community plan invests $1.5 million in 17 programs in county
Times of San Diego, December 14, 2021

UnitedHealthcare community plan Invests $1.5 million in 17 programs in county
California News Times, December 14, 2021

UnitedHealthcare community plan of California to address health equity and expand access to health care with investments in 17 San Diego-based organizations
Business Wire, December 13, 2021

California gets $37 million in federal funds to improve housing options, services for homeless youth
The Imprint, Nov. 3, 2021

Opinion: How you can, and why you should, become a foster parent
The San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 11, 2021

Organization to sleep outside to raise awareness about youth homelessness
ABC 10 News, Sept. 30, 2021

San Diego Youth Services sleeps out one night in Point Loma to end youth homelessness
San Diego Community Newspaper Group, Sept. 25, 2021

Caring for 1,450 unaccompanied minors every day in San Diego was daunting but we didn’t hesitate
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 16, 2021

Drive for donations to benefit housing-insecure students launches countywide
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 3, 2021

‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive begins in San Diego County
Fox News, July 2, 2021

SD County Stuff the Bus School supply campaign begins, runs through July
California News Times, July 1, 2021

San Diego Pride kicks off local events
CBS News 8, July 1, 2021

SD County Stuff the Bus School supply campaign begins, runs through July
Times of San Diego, July 1, 2021

Help ‘Stuff the Bus' with the online school supply drive
NBC 7 San Diego, June 29, 2021

Pride is back: March, Rally, and block party all on tap in mid-July
NBC 7 San Diego, June 11, 2021

FOCUS announces rummage sale date In June
Coronado Eagle & Journal, June 1, 2021

Column: San Diego’s Promises2Kids transforms lives. Here’s one of them.
Union Tribune, May 29, 2021

San Diego Convention Center migrant shelter: Nonprofits tapped to help care for migrant girls
Fox 5 San Diego, March 28, 2021

San Diego nonprofit to lead social services for migrant children at convention center
NBC 7 San Diego, March 28, 2021

Hundreds of teenage girls seeking asylum now in San Diego, more coming
ABC 10 News, March 28, 2021

Emergency shelter opens for youths facing homelessness
San Diego Union-Tribune, February 26, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth - Times of San Diego
News Break, February 26, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth
Times of San Diego:, February 26, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth
Daily California Press, February 26, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth
California News Times, February 26, 2021

San Diego Community News Group - Mayor announces programs to serve youth experiencing homelessness (sdnews.com)
San Diego Community News Group, February 26, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth
KPBS, February 25, 2021

San Diego county partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com)
NBC 7, February 25, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth
KUSI, February 25, 2021

Combating local youth homelessness
Fox News, February 25, 2021

Video: Press conference
SD City TV, February 25, 2021

Iconic youth services organization takes on pressing issues facing local kids
Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community Podcast, February 24, 2021

Opinion: children are being trafficked in San Diego, but we can end the exploitation - Times of San Diego
Times of San Diego, February 24, 2021

Opinion: children are being trafficked in San Diego, but we can end the exploitation
San Diego Patch, February 24, 2021

​Organizations work to help end racial disparities in childhood
San Diego Patch, February 23, 2021

Opinion: children are being trafficked in San Diego, but we can end the exploitation
Times of San Diego, Feb. 25, 2021

Spotlight on the community: San Diego Youth Services
Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, Feb. 24, 2021

Farmers insurance open tees it up in La Jolla, without spectators
KPBS, January 17, 2021

Donation drive for Martin Luther King Day
KPBS, January 17, 2021

Governor Newsom announces appointments
Presswire, January 14, 2021

Caring for 1,450 unaccompanied minors every day in San Diego was daunting but we didn’t hesitate
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 16, 2021

Drive for Donations to Benefit Housing-insecure Students Launches Countywide
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 3, 2021

‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive begins in San Diego County
Fox News, July 2, 2021

SD County Stuff the Bus School Supply Campaign Begins, Runs through July
California News Times, July 1, 2021

San Diego Pride Kicks off Local Events
CBS News 8, July 1, 2021

SD County Stuff the Bus School Supply Campaign Begins, Runs through July
Times of San Diego, July 1, 2021

Help ‘Stuff the Bus' With the Online School Supply Drive
NBC 7 San Diego, June 29, 2021

Pride is Back: March, Rally, and Block Party All on Tap in Mid-July
NBC 7 San Diego, June 11, 2021

FOCUS Announces Rummage Sale Date In June
Coronado Eagle & Journal, June 1, 2021

Column: San Diego’s Promises2Kids transforms lives. Here’s one of them.
Union Tribune, May 29, 2021

San Diego Convention Center migrant shelter: Nonprofits tapped to help care for migrant girls
Fox 5 San Diego, March 28, 2021

San Diego Nonprofit to Lead Social Services for Migrant Children at Convention Center
NBC 7 San Diego, March 28, 2021

Hundreds of teenage girls seeking asylum now in San Diego, more coming
ABC 10 News, March 28, 2021

Emergency Shelter Opens for Youths Facing Homelessness
San Diego Union-Tribune, February 26, 2021

San Diego Partners With Three Nonprofits To Alleviate Homelessness In Youth - Times of San Diego
News Break, February 26, 2021

San Diego Partners With Three Nonprofits To Alleviate Homelessness In Youth
Times of San Diego:, February 26, 2021

San Diego Partners With Three Nonprofits To Alleviate Homelessness In Youth
Daily California Press, February 26, 2021

San Diego Partners With Three Nonprofits To Alleviate Homelessness In Youth
California News Times, February 26, 2021

San Diego Community News Group - Mayor announces programs to serve youth experiencing homelessness (sdnews.com)
San Diego Community News Group, February 26, 2021

San Diego Partners With Three Nonprofits To Alleviate Homelessness In Youth
KPBS, February 25, 2021

San Diego County Partners With Three Nonprofits to Alleviate Homelessness in Youth – NBC 7 San Diego (nbcsandiego.com)
NBC 7, February 25, 2021

San Diego partners with three nonprofits to alleviate homelessness in youth
KUSI, February 25, 2021

Combating Local Youth Homelessness
Fox News, February 25, 2021

Video: Press conference
SD City TV, February 25, 2021

Iconic Youth Services Organization Takes On Pressing Issues Facing Local Kids
Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community Podcast, February 24, 2021

Opinion: Children Are Being Trafficked in San Diego, But We Can End The Exploitation - Times of San Diego
Times of San Diego, February 24, 2021

Opinion: Children Are Being Trafficked In San Diego, But We Can End The Exploitation
San Diego Patch, February 24, 2021

​Organizations Work to Help End Racial Disparities in Childhood
San Diego Patch, February 23, 2021

Opinion: Children Are Being Trafficked in San Diego, But We Can End The Exploitation
Times of San Diego, Feb. 25, 2021

Spotlight on the Community: San Diego Youth Services
Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community, Feb. 24, 2021

Donation Drive For Martin Luther King Day
KPBS, January 17, 2021

Governor Newsome Announces Appointments 
Presswire, January 14, 2021

UC San Diego Names 2020-2022 Changemaker Faculty Fellows
UCSD News, December 17, 2020

San Diego Youth Services Hosting Concert Benefitting  Homeless Children in San Diego and the Philippines
KUSI News, November 12, 2020

Nuevo Programa Ubica Albergues Seguros Para Víctimas de Abuso en Minutos
DA News Center, October 6, 2020

New Collaborative Helps Women Find Safe Shelter Online, Says San Diego DA
Times of San Diego, October 6, 2020

New Program Helps Domestic Violence, Sex Assault Victims Locate Shelter
Fox 5 San Diego, October 6, 2020

Escalofriantes detalles sobre el tráfico humano en San Diego
Telemundo 20, August 22, 2020

Stolen: A Year-long Investigation Into Child Sex Trafficking & Exploitation
NBC 7 and Reporter Monica Dean, August 20, 2020

What to Do and Where to Turn If Someone You Love is a Victim of Sex Trafficking
NBC 7, August 19, 2020

Ask the Experts: Mental Health in Education
10 News - ABC San Diego KGTV, August 4, 2020

Someone San Diego Should Know: Walter Philip
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 15, 2019

Surveys Driven by Homeless Youth Show Others Undercount, Chapin Hall Report Finds
Youth Today, August 23, 2018

San Diego Youth Services raise funds during National Foster Care Month
KUSI News, May 23, 2018

Study Finds Abuse and Violence Common Among LGBT Homeless Youth
EdSource, April 25, 2018

San Diego Youth Agency Receives $2.5M To Provide Homeless Services
KPBS, March 20, 2018

Meet Walter Philips, CEO of San Diego Youth Services
SD Voyager, February 1, 2018

San Diego County Sees 39 Percent Increase In Homeless Youth
KPBS, April 25, 2017

Life After Aging Out Of California’s Foster System
KPBS, January 25, 2017

Media Releases

Birth of Brilliance conference raises awareness for racial disparities in childhood
February 17, 2023

Youth Runaway and Homelessness Awareness Walk and Rally puts a spotlight on youth homelessness
November 16, 2022

San Diego Youth Services spends one night outside to raise awareness and funds to end youth homelessness
September 28, 2022

SDYS study finds that youth at-risk for self-harm and suicide are overwhelmingly open to receiving treatment, but barriers often prevent access to mental health services
May 24, 2022

San Diego Youth Services receives $50,000 grant from UnitedHealthcare to reduce disparities and stigma, and increase access to mental health services among youth
March 23, 2022

San Diego Youth Services sleeps out one night to end youth homelessness
September 23, 2021

San Diego Youth Services’ crisis counseling program supports young people in need during COVID-19
June 22, 2021

Organizations come together to help end racial disparities in childhood
February 16, 2021

Nonprofits come together to teach families and children about healthy relationships through family date night 2021
February 2, 2021

San Diego Youth Services presents Songs for Shelter with special celebrity guests
October 30, 2020

San Diego Youth Services to run 50K for homeless youth
October 29, 2019

Hundreds of youth to receive backpacks filled with school supplies
August 8, 2019

Top chocolatiers to help San Diego’s at-risk youth
March 1, 2019

San Diego Youth Services to run 30+ miles for homeless youth
October 23, 2018

IRONMAN effort to raise $10,000 for foster Youth
May 1, 2018

Creations in Chocolate raises record $100,000 for youth
March 22, 2018

San Diego Youth Services CEO to run 50K for homeless youth
November 16, 2017