The San Antonio Youth Centers, Inc. mission is to develop the strengths, talents & skills of inner-city youth and their family members so that each person fulfills his or her own potential--personally, at work, at school & in the community.

Description:
SAYC's programs strive to affect change in youth in three primary ways: prevention-preventing and reducing negative and delinquent behavior; academic improvement-improving academic skills and increasing participation in out-of-the classroom learning experiences; and social development-building character, improving social skills, increasing assets, and establishing positive relationships.

Our vision: To provide the highest quality youth development programs that produce profound, positive life changes in young people.

Core Values: Caring, Learning, Fun, Structure, Snse of Community, Integrity, Respect, Self Respect & Responsibility.

History:
San Antonio Youth Centers, Inc. has been serving youth in the poorest and most violent area of San Antonio since the agency was founded in 1984.

Contact people:

Jim Rowland, Chief Operating Officer, (phone), (email) Cynthia Le Monds, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (210) 223-9939

Address:

1215 West Poplar Street San Antonio, TX 78207 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.sanantonioyouth.org

Directions:

From Our Lady of the Lake: Take Commerce headed Downtown. Take a left on Frio St. Follow Frio until you come to the interstate. Turn left at the light -- DO NOT go under the interstate. This. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 88, 1 min. minute walk