2021 YMCA – TAY
Posted 4/22/21
YMCA’s TAY Program
The YMCA is committed to supporting transition age youth (TAY) who face barriers to success in adulthood, including homelessness, abuse, and more, helping them lead healthy, successful lives. Entering adulthood is a critical developmental period that can be further complicated when a young person lacks a supportive network and faces a multitude of barriers. The YMCA offers innovative, effective programming in a safe and welcoming space.
Street Outreach
The YMCA Outreach Program is on foot outreach services in prominent homeless communities in Oceanside and is the first access point of the Y’s continuum of services. Outreach workers provide homeless youth with immediate resources and referrals to get them off the streets. Through diversion services homeless youth are able to access safe housing options and/or familial reunification.
Who They Serve
* Runaway, homeless, and street youth between the ages of 12-25
* Youth seeking safety in San Diego County
Services Provided
- Provide on-foot outreach and crisis assessment on the streets of North County, San Diego.
- Offer snacks, hygiene kits, clothing and other necessities to youth on the streets.
- Work with the youth to offer transportation to shelter and other supportive services.
- Advocate and assist youth through the process of getting off the street and finding a safe place.
HELP US COLLECT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS!
- Women’s everyday shoes (tennis shoes etc. – sizes 7 through 9 are especially needed)
- Gift Cards
- Donations to purchase laundry cards – to wash the only clothes they have!
SHIP YOUR ITEMS DIRECTLY TO
TAY DROP-IN CENTER – NORTH COUNTY COASTAL
C/O Charity Brant
215 Barnes Street
Oceanside, CA 92054
ORDER ITEMS VIA AMAZON FROM THIS WISHLIST. Items can be shipped to address above.
MAKE A DONATION AND LET US DO THE SHOPPING FOR YOU
OR DELIVER YOUR ITEMS TO ANY DROP SITE BETWEEN NOW AND MAY 7th!
email Passion2Serve@girlfriendscare.org for a list of drop sites.
