Why us
Empowering Youth for a Better Tomorrow!
The SOY Center empowers the youth of Newport Mesa to make positive decisions in life through a variety of programs including:
- College-Bound
- Academic Tutoring
- Youth Leadership
- Sports & Fitness
- Dance, Arts & Music
- Health & Wellness
- Community Service
- Career Development
- Summer Activities
About us
Save Our Youth (SOY)
Since 1993, SOY has empowered thousands of low-income, at-risk youth from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and provided more than $5 million in scholarships to first-generation college students.
As a non-profit organization, our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming space for teens to find hope, nourish a sense of self and an ability to grow, and develop interests and skills to become productive members of society.
Join us at Pickle Palooza
Help SOY Students Go To College—One Serve
At A Time
November 13, 2026 5-7PM at the Costa Mesa Tennis Center
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Light Up the Lives of our Teens
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Every ornament or light or gift purchased will support our Programs at SOY
Watch the Tree Light up with every Purchase
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Turning higher education dream into a reality
SOY grants scholarships to 100% of our college-bound seniors, thanks to our generous donors.
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