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LifeSet gives Sharon Michelle a purpose to live

LifeSet gives Sharon Michelle a purpose to live

The teenage years are a tough time for most young people to handle. In her younger teens, Sharon Michelle faced more uphill climbs than many her age. She lived in three different homes, exposed to substance use and required to follow strict rules. She was never allowed to make friends, attend after-school activities and get a job, all the things her peers enjoyed.

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Finding her thread: Nicky gains independence and financial stability

Unlike their peers, many young people who have foster care often lack basic financial literacy skills. While some of these skills are taught in school or other programs, many former foster youth missed out on learning skills such as budgeting, opening bank accounts or filing taxes.

2025 Red Kite Nite

2025 Red Kite Nite

On May 1, the Youth Villages community gathered in Boston for Red Kite Nite, the annual gala supporting the LifeSet program. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, this year’s event raised more than $850,000, helping bring LifeSet to every young adult who needs it.

A foster youth’s rise: Aidan’s journey to stability

A foster youth’s rise: Aidan’s journey to stability

Aidan is a student at North Carolina State University with a clear vision for his future. He’s balancing school, work and preparing for life after graduation. On the surface, it’s a typical college experience. But Aidan’s path to this point has been anything but typical.

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