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Get Involved with
University Street Ministry (USM)
Since 1986, USM has been leading the way in making a
difference in the lives of our young people. We rely on the
generosity of individuals to successfully run
Teen
Feed
and
Service
Links for Youth (SLY)
programs. Without your help we would not be able to provide
these important services to our youth in need. Please
consider
becoming
a donor
or becoming a
volunteer.
Become a Donor,
and Give Now!
Your donation will make a significant impact on the daily
lives of our youth. Your generous support helps us continue
to serve the youth in our community and give them a better
chance at success. There are several gift giving options
below:
$500
– Provide fees and application costs for Washington State ID
for 5 youth
$250
-- Provide 20 youth, direct mentoring and support
with SLY Case Management
$200
– Buy Teen Feed kitchen supplies for one month
$100 --- Buy 2 back packs & 2 sleeping bags
$50 --- Give toiletries to 25 youth
$20
– Buy bus tokens for 10 youth
$___ -- Other donation amount
You can also give by doing a donation drive at your work
place, throwing a house party for USM with your friends, or
setting up a bequest to USM in your will.
Every donor will receive our quarterly
newsletter,
The Teen Feed Times. Keep up to date with stories of our
youth, writings, poems, recipes from teen feed meals, and
the day to day, project progress.
Please mail your donations to:
University Street
Ministry
4740 B University
Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-522-4366
Your donation is greatly appreciated and fully deductible as
a charitable contribution. University Street Ministry is a
tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization.
Become a Volunteer
Your time is also a critical component of running our
programs and volunteer positions are always available. You
can donate your time in our office, put together a Teen Feed
Meal Team, or become a youth advocate. For more information
on volunteer opportunities, please contact Eric at
eric@teenfeed.org.
Advocates
– These adults, aged 21 and over, are the heart of our Teen
Feed program. They are trained at the UDSPA Homelessness
101, a three hour course, and receive skills in listening
and interacting with the youth they may share a weekly meal
with. Proficient advocates will eventually establish rapport
among the youth and share their knowledge about resources
and services available. Advocates are selected during an
informal interview process, and they must be able to commit
to two hours a week, for a minimum period of six months.
Food Team
Members
– People of all ages can participate on a meal team. Food
Team Members provide food (either purchased or donated),
cook and serve the meals and clean the kitchen when done. We
have specific nutritional suggestions to help our food team
members plan their meal. This commitment ranges from once a
month to once every three months. Food Team Members average
three hours a month, with teams consisting of 5-12 members.
Average cost per meal (serving 30-50 youth) is $85.
General
Office Support
– People of all ages can help at the University Street
Ministry office. Support could include mailings, database
entry, thank you cards, and sorting of donating items. |
