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Trivia Answers from Have A Heart!

What a night! Thanks for being part of our community. Check out the trivia questions and answers below. 

 

  1. What year was CYS founded? This was the same year that had the first Earth Day and the same year that the Beatles released their final album.  1970 
  2. In spiritual practices such as Hinduism and Buddhism, the _____ ____ refers to the gate that leads to the inner realms and often symbolizes a state of enlightenment. It is also the original name of CYS. Third Eye 
  3. The Parents as Teachers program supports young people who are pregnant or parenting, and one of the ways that happens is by giving a storybook to the family after every meeting, providing over 1,400 books in 2025 alone. What is one food that the Very Hungry Caterpillar ate, in the book by Eric Carle? Apple, Pear, Plum, Strawberry, Orange, Chocolate Cake, Ice Cream Cone, Pickle, Cheese, Salami, Lollipop, Cherry Pie, Sausage, Cupcake, Watermelon, Leaf
  4. Rosie’s Place is a drop-in resource center where youth can shower, have a healthy snack, get clothing, and just have a safe place to be off the streets. It was named in honor of Rosalyn Oreskovich, who was a fierce advocate for the rights of young people at what Washington State government department? Department of Social and Health Services/DSHS
  5. CYS Street Outreach Services go directly to where young people experiencing homelessness are living on the street, providing supplies like snacks, water, sunscreen, and more, and introducing them to Rosie’s Place and other CYS programs that can provide further support. According to the US Census Bureau, what is the most common street name in the United States? Second Street
  6. Multi-Systemic Therapy is a CYS counseling program that supports young people under the age of 18 by working with their families to find the best ways to support staying in the home, attending school, and solving problems. In 2025, 95% of young people in this program were living at home. What is the brain chemical responsible for regulating mood, sleep, and other important functions? Serotonin
  7. How many primary colors are there? Fun fact, this is the same as the number of CEOs that CYS has had since its founding. 3
  8. The Adult Diversion program at CYS serves people who are at risk of getting involved in the justice system, providing supportive alternatives to punishment and jail time. How many people did they serve in 2025? This is the same as the number of people who have walked on the Moon. 12
  9. When Haven House was opened, it was the first crisis residential center for young people under the age of 18 experiencing homelessness in the area. What year did Haven House open? Hint, it was the same year that the first Apple Macintosh personal computer was released. 1984 
  10. Haven House is not the only crisis residential center that CYS operates! In 2016, CYS opened New Directions to serve young people experiencing homelessness under the age of 18. What city does New Directions operate in, which is also the setting of the 1999 film 10 Things I Hate About You? Tacoma 
  11. On this day in history, May 7, 1792, Captain Robert Gray became the first European in what is now called Grays Harbor County. Which of the following counties does CYS NOT offer services in?  A: Grays Harbor  B: Pierce County  C: Lewis County D: King County?
  12. In 2025, CYS supported 41 households at imminent risk of eviction through the Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance program. According to Zillow, is the average monthly rent for a studio apartment in Olympia above or below $1,200?  Above, $1250
  13. CYS Young Adult Shelter is the only shelter specifically for young people age 18-24 in the area. What year did the Young Adult Shelter move into its current building? This was also the same year that the Seahawks last won the Superbowl, before this year. 2014
  14. May is Foster Care Awareness month. Last year, CYS foster care program supported 25 foster youth. One famous former foster youth is US Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. How many Olympic medals has Simone Biles won?” 11, 7 of which were gold medals
  15. The Transitional Age Youth counseling program works with young people age 15-24, providing hands-on counseling to build the skills they need to manage their behavioral health and accomplish the goals they set for themselves. In 2025, TAY provided services to 200 young people in the community. What is the part of the brain the regulates the fight or flight response, which can become overactive in case of PTSD? Amygdala
  16. CYS CareerTREK program works with employers and young people to support young people in starting and succeeding in their careers. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, what was the most common first job for young people in 2025? Cashier
  17. CYS also operates a program for Young Adult Housing, which supports young people in moving into the first houses or apartments while advancing their education and careers. Because of programs like this at CYS and other community organizations, how much did the rate in homelessness in Thurston County decrease between 2024 and 2025? 
    A: 2.5%  B: 7.5%  C: 4.5%   D: 6.5%?

 

Tie-breaker: How many miles did CYS staff drive in 2025 to provide services to young people in the community?  222,110 miles! 

 

 

 

If you have any questions, reach out to Traci at tcollecchi@communityyouthservices.org

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