When Kauna was just 11 months old, she and her mother were caught in gunfire while sitting on a porch. Her mother died. Kauna survived, and her childhood was forever changed.
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Leading on and off the field: Elijah turns challenges into wins
At just 18 years old, Elijah is a jack-of-all-trades: senior, club member, football team captain and yes, student body president, who will give a speech at his high school graduation in June.
Kyra finds independence with LifeSet
During the darkest time in Kyra’s life, she felt hopeless and believed her life had no value. What she didn’t know then was she was on the brink of an incredible transformation.
Finding strength on the ice
When Mary laces up her skates and steps onto the ice, the world gets quiet. It’s one of the coping skills she’s discovered on her journey with the help of LifeSet. A journey that has taken her from years of instability to a place of strength, purpose and hope.
Breaking the cycle: How LifeSet helped Jaiden build a future
Growing up, Jaiden’s life was marked by chaos and uncertainty. At 17, an abuse and neglect report was filed on her mother after years in a volatile and abusive household.
Never Judge a Book by Its Cover: Mia’s Journey to Independence
Most people have heard the phrase, “never judge a book by its cover.” That sentiment rings especially true for the young people served by Youth Villages.
Entrepreneurship, scholarship and Killer Mike take center stage at Georgia peer-to-peer event
Fail forward. Start with your why. Discover your strengths – and learn how to turn them into something sustainable and profitable. These were just a few of the powerful messages shared during Youth Villages Georgia’s DayOne College and Entrepreneur event for local LifeSet participants
LifeSet young adults discover new paths in nature
On Aug. 21, nearly 40 LifeSet participants gathered for a special experience hosted by Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
From shelter to stability: Isaac’s journey toward financial empowerment
When Isaac was just 11 years old, he found himself navigating adult responsibilities most kids wouldn’t dream of. Living in a shelter with his mother, Isaac took it upon himself to complete their SNAP enrollment paperwork while his mom searched for work.
A day in the life of Noah Gerber: Meeting young adults where they are
It’s 7:45 a.m. in Portland, Oregon, and Noah Gerber is already on the move. As an Independent Living Program specialist with Youth Villages, his office is wherever the young people he works with are.