Nonprofits join Seattle and Philadelphia in unique way to add services for transition-age youthPublic agencies in New York and Pennsylvania will expand services to former foster and transition-age youth through public-private partnerships backed by local and national...
Year: 2018 Articles
Youth Villages AmeriCorps provides vocational program for youth; wins national award
In 2017, Youth Villages AmeriCorps implemented the ServSafe vocational certification program, an accredited food and beverages safety training program by the National Restaurant Association that is recognized in all 50 states. Inner Harbour students now have the opportunity to achieve a ServSafe Food Handler certification, in addition to participating in hands-on meal preparation in the campus outdoor kitchen.
Tiney achieves his goals by taking the driver’s seat
Tiney’s life has had big ups and downs. He was adopted from foster care as a baby, but after his adoptive mother died, he was back in the system at 15. In just a few weeks, Tiney turns 18 and will age out of the Pennsylvania foster care system. Fortunately, he’s...
Youth Villages expands to Ohio
Nonprofit launches in-home counseling program in Franklin County; hosting open house March 1 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2018) – Youth Villages, a provider of children’s mental and behavioral health services, today announced it has expanded services to Franklin County in...
Thousands Attend 29th Annual Youth Villages Soup Sunday
The 29th Annual Youth Villages Soup Sunday returned to FedExForum Sunday, Feb. 25 and satisfied thousands of taste buds. All proceeds from this year's event, presented by Konica Minolta, benefited the Youth Villages Mentoring Program. Ron Olson and Karen Perrin,...
Steven Tyler’s Grammy Gala raises $2.4 million for Janie’s Fund
Steven Tyler brings together Hollywood and rock legends to help to girls through Janie’s Fund, philanthropic partnership with Youth VillagesLOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 28: CEO of Youth Villages Patrick Lawler, Steven Tyler, and Chief Development Officer, Janie’s Fund,...
Mentoring changes lives at Youth Villages-Inner Harbour Campus
James Harper, a happily married father of three, was relaxing in his living room a few hours after dinner time. It was raining and his daughters were baking cookies in the kitchen. "It was late and we weren't expecting company," Harper said. "When my girls...
Steven Tyler and Live Nation presents inaugural gala benefitting Janie’s Fund
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 26, 2018) – Iconic singer, songwriter and humanitarian, Steven Tyler, and Live Nation will present the inaugural Janie’s Fund gala and GRAMMY Awards® viewing party on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the historic RED Studios Hollywood. The...
Jahnia overcomes her anger, learns to express her feelings
When Jahnia, 15, arrived at Youth Villages-Inner Harbour campus, she didn’t want to speak to anyone. At home, she had been hanging out with a tough crowd. Then, she ran away, ending up in a local youth detention center. By the time, she came to campus, Jahnia...
Tommy finds a turning point at Youth Villages residential campus
Tommy, 16, was brought to Youth Villages-Inner Harbour campus by his mother. But he didn’t see it coming. “When my mom and I pulled up to the campus, I had no clue what was going on,” Tommy said. “I didn’t even know what Youth Villages was.” Tommy's mother had a...