mission
& impact

MISSION & IMPACT
SA Youth's prime focus is helping young people achieve academic success, develop their character, and promote healthy lifestyles.
OUR MISSION
SA Youth empowers San Antonio's high-risk youth and young adults to achieve their full potential by providing quality educational programming in a safe environment.
OUR VISION
All San Antonio youth and young adults have equitable access to educational opportunities, graduate from high school, and become successful community-minded adults, regardless of circumstance.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
COLLABORATION
Collaborate with other agencies to meet the needs of youth and young adults in Bexar County, Texas
NEEDS
Understand the needs of the youth and young adults in Bexar County, Texas
EFFICENCY
Effectively and efficiently meet a number of specified and documented needs through professional programs and services
PROMOTION
Promote SA Youth in the community and help the community understand our role in the city
RESPONSIBILITY
Operate in a fiscally responsible manner
CORE VALUES
Employ a set of standard core values to direct our work and our business
WE BELIEVE...
At SA Youth, we are committed to the consistent application of core values and principles in working with youth.

Show Up
Be proactive, strive for excellence, never settle

Walk the Walk
Be the example
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Color Outside the Lines
Wonder and create, dare to be you

Show Compassion
Be kind and express gratitude

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Learn
Be ready to learn new things; challenge the status quo


Cultivate Positivity
Be intentional with your actions, communicate honestly
