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A Gentler Path

Aug 24, 2026 | Media Coverage

Memphis Magazine celebrates Youth Villages’ 40th anniversary, as CEO Patrick Lawler reflects on its evolution from a small residential program serving 88 children to a national organization impacting more than 50,000 young people each year. Through programs like Intercept®, LifeSet™ and initiatives such as Memphis Allies®, Youth Villages continues to help children, strengthen families and support young adults, and is now working to reduce gun violence.

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