Our mission is to know, love, and serve street-dependent youth and their families. To do this, we must raise awareness so that eventually youth homlessness is short-lived and rare!
We need everyone's help! Please consider checking out the variety of ways we need help below:
New: Subscriber Services
Subscribe and Learn!
Our newsletters can be printed and mailed to you, sent by SMS messenger, or by email. The choice is up to you!
- email, print
Request our Annual Yearbook
- Our annual report is really like a yearbook. It's full of stories of our clients' achievements and glimmers of hope and peace! Additionally, it contains helpful information and stats on our awe-inspiring clients. We are so proud of our clients' commitment to growth and healing! Get you copy today!
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Take a Tour
- We love showing off our setup and letting you see our awe-inspiring clients. It’s so much better to talk about what you are seeing than sit in a coffee shop talking about what you would see there (even though we love coffee!) And it’s a great way to get to know you.
- email, print, SMS
Quarterly Street Stories
- A quarterly update of our best street stories plus glimpses into the lives of our awe-inspiring clients. After a year or two of reading Street Stories, you will become well-versed in a wide range of issues that homeless youth face.
- email, SMS
Quarterly Volunteer Notes
- A quarterly collection of updates on ways to get involved, news for our shoppers, recyclers, and in-kind donors, and helpful skills to learn when working with homeless youth.
- print
Mailed Street Stories
- Did you know Street Youth Ministry will send you this full-color Street Stories newsletter in the mail every three months if you want it?! Its fun getting snail mail like the good ole days, and will keep you in the loop with all the goings on at SYM 🥰 Free action link in the details to sign up.
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Gratitude for a Team That Works Together
- Behind every outreach, conversation, and shared meal is a team committed to serving together, even when the day feels wonderfully chaotic.
Aug 7, 2026
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Gratitude for Clients Who Strengthen the Community
- One of the clearest signs that relationships are making a difference is when people choose to come back and bring others with them.
Aug 6, 2026
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Gratitude for Words That Encourage the Journey
- Support comes in many forms. Sometimes, a heartfelt message is just as encouraging as a generous gift.
Aug 5, 2026
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Glimmers of Hope: Building Credit, Building Independence
- Financial stability grows when people have the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about their money.
Aug 4, 2026
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Glimmers of Hope: Preparing for the Next Opportunity
- The job search can be discouraging, but having someone in your corner can make it easier to keep going.
Aug 3, 2026
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Gratitude for Donors Who Believe in the Work
- Sometimes a donor’s encouragement reminds us that support goes far beyond a financial gift. It also means believing in the people, values, and relationships behind the work.
Aug 2, 2026
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Gratitude for the Privilege of Watching Lives Grow
- One of the greatest rewards of ministry is witnessing the steady progress that comes through consistent care and relationship.
Aug 1, 2026
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Glimmers of Hope: Better Together
- No one person can meet every need, but together we can create a community where lasting change becomes possible.
Jul 31, 2026
In-Person Speaking Events
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Lunch and Learn
- Interested in learning more about homelessness and community response? Request a SYM representative to meet with your organization for a Lunch and Learn style event. Meet for a Zoom webinar followed by a collection of needed items and/or a corporate donation. We'll provide mention in our newsletter to more than 3,000 people as well as receipts. We'll ask for subscribers to our newsletter to stay connected and learn even more in follow-up.
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Presentation with Q&A
- We have a brand-new presentation for fall 2023. We'll cover our mission, challenges of being on the street, latest research as to how this problem comes to be, best interventions and what we do. We'll conclude with Q&A. We'll supply materials for your participants to get involved further if they like. We do require at least 20 participants willing to receive our newsletter.