Bay Area ST

Exciting update!

Bay Area Service Teens have extended the open enrollment period for NEW members until August 1st!

Nevertheless, we suggest joining sooner rather than later, as it gives you an entire year to fulfill the eligibility criteria for the following year.

For further information and to access the registration link, please visit https://bayareaserviceleague.org/bay-area-service-teens/. Scroll past the group photo, read about the auxiliary and criteria, and if interested, take the next step to enroll.

Ready for School Support plays a crucial role in supporting the largest philanthropic program for adults, which provides students from Pre-K to 12th grade the opportunity to shop for new clothing and accessories, helping them feel confident as they enter the classroom.

A key component of the teen philanthropic program involves donating liquid laundry detergent to school districts, enabling families to access washing machines and dryers—facilities that may otherwise be inaccessible to those lacking the funds or resources to do laundry elsewhere.

Ethan Haile delivers his donation for distribution to the designated district administration building.

Notes for Folks is a longstanding philanthropic program of Bay Area Service Teens, focused on creating cards with thoughtful messages for residents of Discovery Village Clear Lake's memory care facility. The goal is to provide encouragement and a sense of connection to individuals who may feel isolated.

This program has benefited greatly from the leadership of Cindi Matthews, who has served as adult liaison for the past seven years. As she steps down from this role, we recognize and appreciate her commitment and the positive impact she has made. Her dedication has helped make Notes for Folks a valued initiative among the teens and a meaningful outreach for the community.

In early May, Bay Area Service Teens partnered with Bay Area Service League for their Snack Attack Packs collaboration, assembling 1,050 meals as the final effort for the 2025-2026 season.

Teens and adults worked together to pack microwaveable meals, snacks, and drinks for local students who need extra nutrition outside school hours.

This activity is central to the teens’ Basic Kneads philanthropic program.

Bay Area Service Teen's auxiliary board began its year with great enthusiasm in June and maintained that momentum throughout, organizing a wide range of activities.

Chair Lily Boyles guided the board and its members through important business matters as they transitioned to our new name. She effectively kept everything on track from the start of the fiscal year to the very end.

Vice Chair Membership Jackson Lee took on the significant responsibility of ensuring that everyone who attended the meetings signed in, seamlessly adapting to the different locations of the gatherings.

Ethan Haile, Vice Chair Philanthropic Programs, managed six philanthropic initiatives following membership meetings. He presented the updates to all program service agreements to reflect the new auxiliary name and any changes to philanthropic program names. This included adding donated liquid laundry detergent to the Ready for School Support program.

Alivia Newberry, Vice Chair Resource Development, skillfully organized the Heart Healthy Hustle fundraiser. She coordinated with vendors, the venue, versatile participants, and volunteers without missing a beat.

Gabriel Cervantes, Vice Chair, Marketing and Communications, encouraged active participation on social media, resulting in impressive growth—over 1,600 followers on Facebook and 870 on Instagram.

Alexandra Chrisman, Secretary, meticulously prepared professional minutes for all board and membership meetings.

Jasmine Ross, Assistant Auxiliary Treasurer, closely monitored the organization's financial health, ensuring that it stayed within budget while exceeding revenue expectations.

Drew Garcia, Parliamentarian, was always available to provide guidance when needed.

Claire Collura, Chair-Elect, took diligent notes to ensure she is well-prepared for the upcoming year.

Pictured left to right, top to bottom: Lily Boyles, Claire Collura, Jackson Lee, Ethan Haile, Alivia Newberry, Gabriel Cervantes, Alexandra Chrisman, Jasmine Ross, and Drew Garcia.



Thank you all for your willingness to lead and for setting a strong example for others.