A COMMUNITY GATHERING PLACE

At the Siena Youth Center (SYC), we believe that every young person deserves a safe space to grow, connect, and discover their potential. A vibrant and integral program of St. Francis Center, SYC provides a nurturing environment where youth can feel seen, supported, and empowered, physically, emotionally, and socially.

Open Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily, the center serves youth ages 10–17 with a holistic model of care that goes beyond after-school activities. Through a combination of academic support, recreational activities, community involvement, and mentorship, SYC helps youth become agents of positive change in their own lives and neighborhoods.

Our families are active agents at Siena Youth Center. Parents participate through our Parent Action Team where they learn how to get involved not only within the center but in their community at large.

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PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

NORTH FAIR OAKS YOUTH INITIATIVE

Youth learn to use their voice and leadership to advocate for their needs and create change in San Mateo County.

WHOLE HEALTH FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE

A collaboration of four community-based organizations helps SYC provide mental health and wellness services to youth and their families.

HEALTHY CITIES TUTORING

SYC’s partnership with HCT connects youth with one-on-one tutors who offer individualized academic support and mentoring.

FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORT

Our impact is strengthened by active family involvement. Parents of youth participants engage through family-based programming, including family art and sports nights.

Siena Youth Center continues to be a cornerstone for youth development in our area. By combining wellness, education, and community pride, we’re fostering a generation of whole, healthy, happy leaders.

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THE LEGACY OF 40 FUND A NEED

The “Legacy of 40” campaign celebrates St. Francis Center’s 40 years of service by investing in the future of our community. This effort invites supporters to honor the past while helping sustain and grow the programs that families rely on every day, from food security and youth enrichment to community support services. As needs continue to rise, this milestone moment is an opportunity to build a lasting legacy, ensuring that St. Francis Center can remain a place of dignity, care, and opportunity for the next 40 years and beyond.

Every gift—big or small—helps the St. Francis Center reach its 40th Anniversary goal of raising $300,000.