Sri and I first became involved with SAYA as volunteers years ago, and have continued to support the organization for the past decade. Volunteering at SAYA cricket matches, Hoops for Hope, and academic tutoring deepened my dedication to its mission, and so in 2020 I joined the board of the organization

Over the past year and a half, our youth have faced unimaginable challenges living in neighborhoods at the epicenter of the pandemic--experiencing great hardship and heartache, facing higher numbers of recorded COVID cases,  job loss, and food insecurity.

Through it all, SAYA youth proved time and again how resilient they are. Our incredible, indelible kids continued to show up for programs virtually and in-person. They threw themselves into college applications, community service, leadership activities, and volunteering to mentor their peers. 2021 even brought one of our largest college access cohorts - 100% of whom were accepted into college this past June.

Our commitment to SAYA remains steadfast as we continue to be inspired by the strength and resilience of our young people. Join us in helping us reach our GivingTuesday goal of $500,000. Give today so that we may continue to have a meaningful, lasting impact on our youth.

**To make your gift by check or wire, please email saya@saya.org.