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Over 78,000 youth served in San Mateo County over the past 20 years. 1997-2017

Over 78,000 youth served in San Mateo County over the past 20 years. 1997-2017

Building the bond between deputies, youth & communities.

Building the bond between deputies, youth & communities.

Over 11,000 youth served in the past year.

Over 11,000 youth served in the past year.

Over 200,000 program hours in the past year.

Over 200,000 program hours in the past year.

Over 276,000 volunteer hours in the past year.

Over 276,000 volunteer hours in the past year.

What we do

Guide the youth of San Mateo County towards their full potential through impactful programs, which foster relationships between deputies and their community.

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Message from
Sheriff Carlos G. Bolanos

“The Sheriff's Activities League is an extraordinary program! I have seen the impact and difference that S.A.L has made for the youth of San Mateo County. The effective approach that S.A.L provides our youth has been instrumental in keeping the kids in our community safe while building positive relationships between law enforcement and our youth.

The relationship and interaction that a law enforcement agency has with the community is vital to maintaining public safety in building a strong community. S.A.L is a key program that provides our youth with the necessary skills for success. I am passionate about investing in our youth because they are the future of our community.”

Youth in San Mateo County struggle with:

Studies show that 69% of youth distrust law enforcement.

Perception of Law Enforcement

34% of youth in SAL's targeted area are overweight or obese.

Obesity

61% of San Mateo County 7th graders did not meet basic fitness requirements.

Fitness

66% of youth in SAL's targeted area are not proficient readers by 3rd grade.

Reading

21% of youth in SAL's targeted area do not graduate high school.

Graduation

15% of youth in SAL's targeted area identify themselves as gang members.

Gang Affiliation

56% of students in San Mateo County have witnessed bullying at school.

Bullying

The Sheriff’s Activities League is constantly striving to build strong, positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities we serve by providing resources to help youth in our community reach their full potential. Our vision is to build a strong continuous bond between law enforcement and youth to foster a safe and supportive environment for families within San Mateo County. The Sheriff’s Activities League is making a difference for the youth in San Mateo County with the following initiatives:

71% of SAL's youth have a positive perception towards law enforcement.

Connection

88% of youth in SAL's Healthy Kids increased their knowledge of nutrition.

Nutrition Education

89% of participants lowered or maintained a healthy BMI (body mass index).

Physical Activities

85% of participants improved confidence and grades within the first 3 months of the program.

Literacy Programs

85% of youth enrolled in SAL's tutoring program improved their overall GPA.

Academic Achievements

91% of leadership program participants gain vital skills to build stronger relationships.

Mentoring Programs

96% of leadership program participants felt supported and accepted.

Anti Bullying Seminars

The Sheriff's Activities League is a unique program within San Mateo County that forges a continuous bond between law enforcement, youth, and the communities we serve.

Over

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youth that live below the poverty line are not being served by SAL.

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youth are currently on the waitlist for the SAL's tutoring and literacy programs.

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Volunteers need to meet the need of our mentoring and tutoring programs.

Thank you to our sustainable Investors and Sheriff's Roundtable Partners.

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