Our Impact

Every child deserves to live each day with acceptance, compassion, and joy.
For many children who stutter, instead of experiencing the positive social interactions that build self-esteem, they face fear, ridicule, and bullying – intensely negative interactions that deprive them of the joy of being a child.

Last Year’s Core Programming Impact

Built confidence through SAY’s programs
SAY: Speech sessions delivered last year
Made friends and meaningful connections
Number of donations that made our programming possible last year
    • “When I was younger, I never wanted to speak…I was afraid of what was going to come out and how people would interpret it, but now through SAY, I’m not scared to say what I have to say.”
      SAY Participant
    • “SAY brought Reuben out of his shell, and in addition to building self-confidence, Reuben has made so many new friendships.”
      Maria, Reuben’s Mother

Your continued support makes our work possible.

View our Fy25 Annual Report

Read: “Outcomes Following Participation in a Support-Based Summer Camp for Children Who Stutter,” a published research article on the impact of Camp SAY, co-authored by former Camp SAY SLPs Caryn Herring and Ryan Millager alongside leading stuttering researcher Scott Yaruss.

Herring, C., Millager, R. A., & Yaruss, J. S. (2021/2022). Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, 53(1), 17–29. Published by ASHA in 2021, it’s a meaningful milestone for our community.

Read the Article

Support SAY’s Life-Changing Programs

SAY believes that every voice deserves to be heard. Your support helps ensure that young people who stutter have access to our life-changing programs. This year alone, SAY will underwrite nearly $2 million in program costs (more than $9 million to date). When you support SAY, you open up a world of possibilities for a child who stutters.

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More Ways to Support SAY

  • Start a Facebook/Instagram or Personal Fundraiser

    On Facebook/Instagram? Just click here to get started. It’s easy to set any goal, then invite friends and family to join you in supporting SAY’s transformative programs. Not on Social Media? Click here to easily create your personal Fundraising Page.

  • Become a SAY Sponsor

    Your sponsorship helps a child in need attend SAY’s Creative Arts program for a season. Give a gift of $25 per month or more to help change a life!

  • Major Gifts

    Your major gift will help children in need today and for years to come. Join our community of ardent supporters who underwrite life-changing programs – through major gifts in the form that’s best for you (including appreciated stock). Click here to support children today or contact Russell Krumnow, Executive Director, at Russell@say.org or 212-414-9696 x201, to discuss a gift.

  • Employer Matching Gifts Program

    Does your company offer a matching gift program? Just click here to see if they participate. It’s a great way to double or triple your donation to SAY.

  • Planned Giving or Bequest

    Leave a lasting legacy for young people who stutter. Legacy Gifts, often called planned gifts, are a crucial way to help SAY continue its mission to support children who stutter far into the future. A Legacy Gift can take many forms. Click here to learn more, or contact Russell Krumnow, Executive Director, at Russell@say.org or 212-414-9696 x201.

  • Volunteer

    The gift of your time is such an incredible way to help SAY continue its vital work with young people who stutter. Click here to learn how to volunteer at SAY.

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