SA YOUTH'S PRIME FOCUS IS HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS, DEVELOP THEIR CHARACTER, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
Our Mission...
SA Youth empowers San Antonio's high-risk youth and young adults to achieve their full potential by providing quality educational programming in a safe environment.
Our Vision...
Is that all San Antonio youth and young adults have equitable access to educational opportunities, graduate from high school, and become successful community-minded adults, regardless of circumstance.
Guiding Principles
At SA Youth, we are guided by core principles that direct our work with youth.
These principles include:
- Understand the needs of the youth in San Antonio
- Effectively and efficiently meet a number of specified and documented needs through professional programs and services
- Collaborate with other agencies to meet those needs
- Promote SA Youth in the community and help the community understand our role in the city
- Operate in a fiscally responsible manner
- Employ a set of standard core values to direct our work and our business
We Believe...
- At SA Youth, we are committed to the consistent application of core values and principles in working with youth.
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Show CompassionBe kind and express gratitude.
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Walk the WalkBe the example.
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Color Outside the LinesWonder and create. Dare to be you.
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Cultivate PositivityBe intentional with your actions. Communicate honestly.
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Show UpBe proactive. Strive for excellence. Never Settle.
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LearningWe are always learning new things and challenging the status quo.
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Commitment to GreenWe are environmentally responsible and prepare youth to take an active role in sustaining our planet.
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