THE SAY INITIATIVE

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Sponsor A Youth

What is SAY?

At oneROOF Youth Services, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to move forward—toward stability, independence, and a future they’re proud of.

SAY (Sponsor A Youth) is a unique giving initiative that connects donors directly to meaningful, real-life opportunities for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Instead of general donations, SAY allows you to fund a specific goal for a specific young person—creating immediate, tangible impact.

What You’re Supporting:

SAY removes barriers by supporting practical, achievable steps that can change the course of a young person’s life.

  • Job training or certification programs

  • Course or exam fees

  • Workplace essentials (like uniforms or PPE)

  • Transportation to employment or training

  • Tools or materials needed to start working

How It Works:

1. Youth Are Nominated: Our frontline staff identify youth who are ready to take the next step and would benefit from short-term financial support.

2. Opportunities Are Shared: Approved opportunities are posted anonymously above, outlining the goal and funding needed.

3. You Choose Who to Support: Browse available opportunities and sponsor one that resonates with you.

4. We Make It Happen: Our team ensures funds are used exactly as intended—purchasing the course, equipment, or training directly.

5. You See the Impact: We share updates so you can see the difference you made.

SAY vs. General Donations

Sponsor A Youth: Directly fund a specific opportunity for a young person. Support here is tied to a clear, achievable goal that you’re one-time donation makes possible.

General Donations: Provide flexible funding that supports the broader needs of youth across our programs, allowing us to respond urgent and important needs as they arise.

Both make a difference! SAY creates targeted impact, while general donations help us continue our day-to-day work.

SAY Candidates