SAY San Diego (Social Advocates for Youth)

SAY San Diego is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the positive development of young people, their families and communities in San Diego County.  Founded in 1971, SAY has been serving San Diego for over 37 years.

SAY's primary services include:

  • Delinquency Prevention and Juvenile Diversion
  • Extended Day Before and After School Programs
  • Family Support and Development
  • Health Promotion
  • Community Development and Collaboration
  • School Readiness and Support
  • Child Abuse Prevention
  • Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention
  • Mental Health

 

Strengthening the Whole Child, Whole Family, and Whole Community
Since 1971

Spotlight

 

SAY Helps Families Receive almost $2.5 Million in Tax Returns

For seven years, SAY has worked with various groups and numerous volunteers to provide families in our communities with an "Earned Income Tax Credit" (EITC).  This credit puts cash in the pockets of hundreds of low-income families.

This year SAY's Family Self-Sufficiency program worked with the Chinese Service Center, Catholic Charities, the IRS, and 57 trained volunteers to file a total of 881 tax returns, with an average return of $2,791.  A total of $2,458,629 came back to our communities.  It is understandable why the County of San Diego recognizes that the EITC service is "the single most effective anti-poverty strategy".

Thanks to all who helped during the past 4 months to create this overwhelming success

 

SAY staff Griselda Martinez assists in the preparation of a client's tax forms

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Learn more about this exciting organization at: http://www.saysandiego.org

 

 

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