Hello, dear Salesian Family! In this e-news, we would like to share with you some of the projects that we have been working on these last two months. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this e-news created just for you.
Homeless Children in LA
For the last three or four months, we have been visiting Skid Road just to go and play with the homeless children to give them a moment to just be children.
On this trip, a group of young people from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School collected children's clothing to be given away during this visit. They themselves came to the activity and gave the clothes away after the games.
If you want to see more pictures of this event, please click here https://www.instagram.com/p/DFlc1O-TelE/?img_index=1
Gala Invitation - We need your support!
We need your help; we are only 20 days away from our 3rd Annual Gala, and we still have tables available. All the profits from this event will go to continue our work with our community. Your presence is required. If you have not bought your seat yet, please do so now. We will be requesting food options by this Friday. If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact JC Montenegro. If you click on the video, you will be able to see where the Gala will take place.
Youth of the Year Interviews!
This year, we had 13 amazing young people applied for our Youth of the Year award. This is the highest recognition that a young person can receive at the Salesian Family Youth Center. To earn this recognition, they need to fill out an application, write an essay, and be interviewed.
It was amazing to see how the Salesian Family Youth Center has been an integral part of this journey. Many of our young people called the Salesian Family Youth Center their "second home." If you want to see more pictures from the interview, please click here https://www.instagram.com/p/DFlc1O-TelE/?img_index=1.
Our Youth of the Year will share their dreams at the Gala! We will have an especial e-news edition about our Youth of the Year Soon!
Girls Scouts visited the Grammy Museum
Our troop had an unforgettable adventure at the Grammy Museum as part of earning our Musician badge! The girls dove into creativity and fun, enjoying interactive exhibits where they made their own music, rapped, and sang with enthusiasm. It was amazing to see their eyes light up with inspiration as they learned more about the world of music.
Career Readiness Program Graduation
As part of our commitment, we have created the Career Readiness program, where we invite professionals from our community to come and teach our young people. The idea of this program is to give our young people the opportunity to be ready to find a job in the community. A big thank you to all our teachers, and congrats to our young people who finished the program. If you want to watch a video about this program, please click here https://www.instagram.com/p/DFKKLBmRCm-/.
Getting Ready for Camp Salesian 2025
YES, it's only January, yet we're already planning our summer program. Our Head Staff began meeting at the start of January to ensure we're prepared to welcome campers by mid-June.
By March, the regular counselors will begin their meetings, ensuring everything is set for June. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for our summer program.
Bravo Students Shine with Creativity, Leadership, and Dance!
The Bravo SHOUT Leadership students demonstrated creativity and teamwork by crafting personalized snow globe cups, showcasing adaptability and perseverance. Meanwhile, the SHOUT Art Club is spreading holiday cheer at Bravo High School with festive decorations and personalized cards to foster joy and unity. Additionally, our talented Bravo Folklorico students are dedicated to perfecting new dances for their end-of-year showcase please watch the video below. It's inspiring to see such enthusiasm and creativity across all these programs!
Our SHOUT After-School Program continues to provide valuable support, helping with homework and encouraging peer tutoring. The Bravo Dances of the World program embraces cultural diversity through global dance styles. Creativity thrives in our Afternoon Art Club with vibrant canvas paintings. The second session of Driver’s Ed is underway, focusing on safe driving skills and permit test preparation. It's inspiring to see our students grow and thrive!
SHOUT Roosevelt: December Highlights: Self-Defense, Celebrations, and Creative Endeavors!
December was filled with exciting events for our SHOUT programs! Students participated in a Jiu-Jitsu self-defense session, learning techniques like the Traditional and Head and Arm Guillotine, emphasizing wise use in emergencies. We concluded the year with festive potlucks, where the Horror/Art and Tupe groups celebrated their accomplishments. Our student writers have been meeting weekly, guided by Luis, to develop stories for a future publication, with the added enrichment of engaging with the Chicago Hispanic Leadership Conference. It’s been an inspiring end to an amazing year!
Feast of St. John Bosco: A Heartfelt Celebration at St. Mary’s Parish!
On January 26, St. Mary’s Parish celebrated the feast of St. John Bosco with joy and gratitude, bringing together the First Communion and Confirmation programs. Despite the rain, the event was a success, featuring jumpers, balloons, and pizza, thanks to our amazing volunteers, donors, and catechists. Fathers Héctor and Shiju also stopped by to greet the children. Together, we reflected on Don Bosco’s message: “Education is a matter of the heart.” Thank you to everyone who made this beautiful celebration possible!
As you can see, many things are happening at the Salesian Family Youth Center.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this e-news and for being part of our Salesian Family Youth Center. Please don't forget that you are invited to be part of our Gala!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
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