SAY San Diego

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