Street Youth Ministry of Austin exists to know, love and serve street-dependent youth. The first step of our mission is to notice street youth. Then we must understand their culture to know how to love and serve them. SYM spends time every day with more than 100 young adults. We provide basic services, counseling, referral to services, and Christian guidance counseling. It it a privilege to know these young people.
Sep 27, 2022
SYM--QNL Fall Sep 2022
Our major changes started this fall. It was a worrisome, difficult time, but one of our clients – I’ll call her DeeDee -- sent this feedback soon afterward: “I love coming to groups in person. They are helping me make the decision to stay away from meth and keep sober. Thank you so much!” During the pandemic, we responded to public health requirements and moved to virtual and outdoor services. We also responded to the crushing need for clothing and food by people of all ages, and we relaxed our client criteria. We provided so many meals and so much clothing because we were often the only source available. It strained us beyond our capacity. As the crisis appears to have diminished, we are returning our focus to young adults only.
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