Gail Pierce of Coldwell Banker Tara presents check to Eric Westphal of HUB

The South Whidbey Youth Connection closed the after-school drop-in Center for teens last summer when their grant expired. The HUB opened again in January with reduced staff one day a week. Their new board has been fundraising to try to extend hours of operation and the HUB will be open 2 days a week starting next month thanks to the generosity of the community.

Coldwell Banker Tara Commmunity fund supported SWYC for several years. It was sad to see the center close after 20 years of serving community youth last year. We were happy to see the doors open early this year, even if it is only for limited hours.
This is a place for the kids to go and socialize after school while many parents are still at work. Our donation will help keep the center in operation this Spring. Middle school students can go after school & have a meal (they are always hungry) with supervised activities.  It also provides an opportunity for  volunteers to interact with, support, and mentor youth. More than food and fun activities, it communicates to youth that adults in the community value and support them. The center is currently seeking volunteers to help with food prep in the HUB kitchen after school.

Thank you Coldwell Banker agents, for supporting the youth of our community!