Side by Side is a community-based, non-profit organization serving at-risk young people and their families.
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Now Showing! Building Home Side by SideBuilding Home is the newest video from Side by Side. Our agency walks with young people impacted by adversity on their unique journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their potential. This is the story of two of these young people–Maya and Sky. Learn more about Maya’s and Sky’s stories and the programs that serve them by clicking the “play video” button on the Homepage banner above.
Side by Side operates across the Bay Area, providing young people ages 5-26 and family members with critical services that span behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA+ support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.
Our Programs
Join The TAY Action Team
The California Youth Empowerment Network (CAYEN) was formed in 2006 to develop, educate, and strengthen the voices of Transition Age Youth (TAY; youth ages 15-26) to shape local and statewide public policy.
CAYEN and Side By Side are looking for 9 youth leaders to join the Transition Age Youth Action Team now! If you are interested in the TAY Action Team, please contact Side By Side’s Jamila McCallum at jmccallum@sidebysideyouth.org
At Side by Side, our Mission is to uplift young people through comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs. We guide youth and their families daily through life’s challenges, offering hope for a brighter future.
One of our key programs, The Irene M. Hunt School, is a K-12 school providing specialized care and education to help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This school is a haven where students build resilience, regain confidence, and rediscover their potential. This year, we talk to Joshua’s family, a first-grader at the school.
All of us face adversity and challenges sometimes. Knowing that someone cares can make all the difference.
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Each holiday season, Side by Side collaborates with schools, organizations, and businesses across the Bay Area to fulfill Wish Lists for our clients. Many of these young individuals come from low-income families or are former foster youth living independently with limited resources. We aim to ensure every young person has a gift to unwrap, bringing joy to their holiday season.
To purchase a gift for one of our youths, please use the QR Code to access our Amazon Wish List.
To learn more click here.
