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SOY Center - Costa Mesa
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Serving the Teens
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SOY's mission is to provide a safe and welcomingspace forteens to find hope, to nourish a sense of
self and an abilityto grow, and to develop interests and skills to become productive members of
society.
Who We Are
Established in 1993, the Save Our Youth (SOY) Centerwas founded through the hard work and
steadfast vision of parents on the Westside of Costa Mesa who believed their teenagers needed an
alternative to gangs and the temptation of the streets. As a non-profit agency serving low-income
youth to provide a worthwhile option to an at -risk lifestyle, SOY provides a challenging and healthy
environment where teens receive mentoring, tutoring, and college preparedness. This includes
visits to college campuses throughout California where they are often given a tour by SOY
graduates attending the college visited.
At SOY the students reduce stress and anxiety orjust enjoy working out in our fully equipped
physical fitness program; gain knowledge and love of nature through monthly wilderness hikes,
even to the top of Mt. Whitney; participate in sports teams;. add to their cultural awareness by visits
to museums, lectures,plays, and learn the value of volunteer community service through projects
such as "clean the bay".
SOY students also develop and exhibit their talents through dance, art and music with classes,
workshops and presentations, including talent shows, dance performances and community
events. Over 200 SOY members have gone on to colleges and universities across our state and
nation. Many SOY alums come back and volunteer as tutors, coaches, and event assistants.
SOY serves the students of the intermediate and high schools of the Newport Mesa Unified School
District, including those at TeWinkle, Ensign, Costa Mesa Intermediate School and Estancia, Costa
Mesa and Newport Harbor High School.
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