continuing evolutions
Our continuing evolutions campaign is raising money to ensure more kids can participate in SOS throughout critical years of their youth. Whether it’s graduating from our Learn to Ride, Mentor, Jr. Mentor or Career Development Program, our progressive curriculum expands skill development to empower youth to belong everywhere. Across our programming, we strive to keep youth connected to opportunity even beyond graduation and we’re able to do that with our dedicated outdoor partners. The more we can bridge opportunities to our youth, the greater impact we will have.
Hear Isa's Story
Hi, I’m Isabella Escobar.
When I started SOS five years ago, I was shy and afraid to speak up. Since then, I’ve learned to snowboard, made several lifelong friends, grown to become a mentor myself, and connected these skills to a job in the outdoor industry- all through SOS’ curriculum.
I am so grateful for these opportunities that SOS has provided me to help me grow and I am looking forward to sharing that with other participants as a Jr. Mentor. I know how intimidating skiing/snowboarding can be, but it’s about taking the risk of putting yourself out there to try something new.
I hope you will consider making a donation to expand opportunities for kids just like me.
Join Our Circle of Belonging
As we enter our 30th year, we have a brand new opportunity for monthly giving. Introducing our new monthly giving community – CIRCLE OF BELONGING. Through a designated monthly donation, 100% of your gift will support the life changing impact of SOS’ structured curriculum — 365 days a year. Don’t wait! Sign-up before August 31st and Tecnica Group (Blizzard, Nordica, Rollerblade, Tecnica) will make a one-time matching gift for every dollar you give monthly (up to $10,000).
Our Progressive Curriculum
Only SOS Outreach has the mountain access, proven 9-year progressive curriculum, network of industry partners, and engaged mentors that allow us to provide successful outdoor youth development programs. It’s how we forge powerful relationships and teach life skills that sets us apart and connects us to our supporters.
LEARN TO RIDE
Kids learn a new outdoor activity and the importance of our six core values: courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, humility, and compassion.
MENTOR PROGRAM
With the support of a dedicated mentor, participants continue outdoor activities, grow tangible life skills, perform community service, and put the core values to practice with peer groups.
HIGH SCHOOL & BEYOND
Youth have opportunities to apply the skills they’ve developed by engaging as Junior Mentors, with the Career Development Program and with the organization’s Alumni Network.
OUR IMPACT IN 2023
3,000
youth served across 9 states, 15 communities & 25 mountain resorts
+38%
increase in youth participating in the SOS Mentor Program
70
high school graduates welcomed into the SOS Alumni Network
48
program alumni employed, volunteered or mentored with SOS
3
new Mentor Program locations added, increasing from 6 to 9
55%
of our mentor kids spent 10+ days on the mountain.
Join Our Circle of Belonging
As we enter our 30th year, we have a brand new opportunity for monthly giving. Introducing our new monthly giving community – CIRCLE OF BELONGING. Through a designated monthly donation, 100% of your gift will support the life changing impact of SOS’ structured curriculum — 365 days a year. Don’t wait! Sign-up before August 31st and Tecnica Group (Blizzard, Lowa, Nordica, Rollerblade, Tecnica) will make a one-time matching gift for every dollar you give monthly (up to $10,000).