Archive under the Success Stories Category

Brandon

Meet Brandon. He is a student patrol at his school, and the duties and responsibilities he assumes in this role may very well help him establish a foundation of leadership as he grows into an adult. With such a mature demeanor, Brandon can carry on a conversation in an impressive manner that you often forget ...
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Jonathan

When Jonathan fell behind in his school work and high school graduation seemed unlikely, his counselor suggested he call SA Youth to inquire about programs that could assist him complete his education. Jonathan enrolled in SA Youth’s YouthBuild Construction pathway, a program that helped him earn his GED in October 2009 and a Construction Certification. ...
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Paul

Ten-year-old Paul has already made up his mind that when he grows up he wants to become a police officer. For Paul, being a police officer means being able to help his community, and explain to people how and why it is important to obey the laws that keep everyone safe. When he comes to ...
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Audrey

When Audrey comes to SA Youth, she looks forward to playing “coach” outside with the other kids while they play sports so she always asks for help with difficult homework questions so that afterward she will have time to play. SA Youth ensures that children understand the importance of an education and what their academic ...
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Celene

Soft-spoken Celene is on her way to graduation, although she hasn’t decided yet what she plans to pursue after high school. She is a bright girl with a love for dancing and singing, and is part of a dance class that performs at pep rallies and competitions. She has participated in this group all four ...
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Ernesto

Ernesto has always wanted to play the piano. I just didn’t know how to make the sounds make any sense. That was until a music instructor showed him how, when the Brackenridge Foundation, City of San Antonio and donors brought musical melodies to SA Youth through special grants awards. Since the beginning of the school year, ...
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Mario

Mario was an 11-year-old, fifth-grade student at Cotton Elementary when he first walked through the doors of SA Youth. “It was a friendly environment, and I got to meet a lot of people and make new friends,” Sandoval recalled. The program kept me off the streets and out of trouble. I would do activities, such ...
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Triniti

When you’re in the fourth grade, it is sometimes hard to see past the playground. Therefore, it’s important to reiterate to children the need to make good grades in order to accomplish their goals – and it all starts with getting their homework done. Triniti has found that at SA Youth the focus is on ...
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Oscar

While many teenagers struggle over what to wear in the morning, or what to do to beat boredom, 17-year-old Oscar’s primary concern is helping his mom repair, replace or renovate things around their home. Because he does not have a computer at home, he likes to research topics online while at SA Youth, such as ...
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Juan

Juan is a shy, young boy with a big heart, and he wants to become a FBI agent to protect people from drugs. Keeping youth away from drugs, off the streets and out of gangs is a priority for SA Youth, where Juan receives assistance with his homework. His favorite subjects are math and science, ...
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