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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026

Jan 18, 2026 May 14 @ 10:26 pm

We are a few weeks into 2026, and what a year it has already been. As we approach the first holiday of the new year, many of us may be looking forward to a well-deserved day off. However, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. represents much more than rest.

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Join us on January 31st for SDYS’ Human Trafficking Awareness Event

Jan 12, 2026 May 14 @ 10:26 pm

Community members are invited to an inspiring free event to learn, connect and make a difference in our community.

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

Dec 16, 2025 May 14 @ 10:26 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 May 14 @ 10:26 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 May 14 @ 10:26 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 Welcomes Hanan Scrapper as new Chief Operating Officer

Nov 10, 2025 May 14 @ 10:26 pm

We’re welcoming Hanan Scrapper as our new Chief Operating Officer, effective Nov. 10. Scrapper succeeds Steven H. Jellá, who is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service to the organization.

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

Nov 5, 2025 May 14 @ 10:26 pm

SDYS will host its annual Walk & Rally to End Youth Homelessness on Friday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m., uniting community members, local leaders and youth advocates to raise awareness and inspire action around youth homelessness in San Diego County.

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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 14 @ 10:26 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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Congratulations, Kenya! – HR Rising Star Award Finalist

Aug 29, 2025 May 14 @ 10:26 pm

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 14 @ 10:26 pm

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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