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Save the day for a child in need by becoming a Holiday Hero

Save the day for a child in need by becoming a Holiday Hero

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2018) – Youth Villages is reaching out to community members to sponsor a child in need this holiday season through its annual Holiday Heroes campaign. The organization’s Holiday Heroes campaign in Eastern Tennessee, where Youth Villages...

James D. Lackie appointed chairman of the board

James D. Lackie appointed chairman of the board

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 10, 2018 -- James “Jimmy” D. Lackie has been named chairman of the board of directors of Youth Villages, the national nonprofit organization headquartered in Memphis. Lackie is founder and president of River Street Management, an investment and...

Steven Tyler’s Grammy Gala raises $2.4 million for Janie’s Fund

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,...

Steven Tyler’s Grammy Gala raises $2.4 million for Janie’s Fund

Youth Villages receives grant from Evergreen Foundation

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2018) – Youth Villages received a $30,000 grant from the Evergreen Foundation in Waynesville. The contribution will support Youth Villages’ YVLifeSet program, in Western North Carolina, which supports young people ages 17-22 who are leaving...

Steven Tyler’s Grammy Gala raises $2.4 million for Janie’s Fund

Youth Villages to host career fair for residential treatment positions

  Memphis, Tenn. (Jan. 3, 2017) -- Youth Villages will host a career fair at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Public Library located at 3030 Poplar Ave. on Monday, Jan. 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The career fair is Youth Villages’ first off-site hiring event, where...

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