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The Campaign for LifeSet
Together, we can change the game for young people in Oregon.
A Message from our Executive Director
In fall of 2020, we launched a $2 million campaign to double the number of youth we can reach with our evidence-informed program, LifeSet. Because of this community, we reached our goal with a tremendous amount of momentum.
While there is much to celebrate, we recognize this funding was the first phase of an ambitious effort.
The next phase involves increased public support:
- A growing commitment from the state of Oregon to invest in evidence-based programs that help youth successfully transition out of care.
- Strategic partnerships with other advocacy and provider groups to eliminate any cracks where young adults are dropping away from services.
- Expanding education and career learning opportunities, while also connecting youth and young adults to their peers.
Each of these initiatives involves you. You helped us raise the funds, now help us keep these young adult populations at the forefront of our community. We are not taking our foot off the accelerator until all youth have the tools, resources and supports they need to excel as independent adults.
Sincerely,
Andrew Grover
Executive Director – Youth Villages Oregon
Thanks to our leadership donors!
David & Ginny Bennett
Patricia Bradley
Mariel & Jason Combs
Duncan & Cynthia Campbell Fund of Oregon Community Foundation
Terry & Dave Durocher
Les & Nancy Fahey
John Graeter
Byron & Cynthia Grant
Tasca & Paul Gulick
Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation
Summer Lea Hillman Foundation
Joan Horstkotte
A. Killough Foundation
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund
Oregon Community Foundation
Providence Health Plan
Steven Reinisch
The Renaissance Foundation
Pat & Trudy Ritz
Stan and Madelle Rosenfeld Family Foundation
The Swigert Foundation
Darci & Charles Swindells
The Renaissance Foundation
Marta & Ken Thrasher
OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
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Stories of Hope
Helping children and families live successfully
Peer-to-Peers: Life skills and life connections
Every month, Youth Villages Oregon hosts a Peer-to-Peer gathering for participants in LifeSet, an evidence-informed program helping youth aging out of foster care learn skills to navigate adulthood, and the Independent Living Program for transition-age youth.
Oregon hosts first Growing Stronger Breakfast raises funds for LifeSet
Youth Villages Oregon hosted their first Growing Stronger Breakfast sponsored by longtime partner, The Standard. Board member Charlie Swindell hosted the event at Multnomah Athletic Club with nearly 100 people in attendance.
Youth Villages Oregon hosts media campaign to support youth aging out of foster care
Youth Villages Oregon premiered on KGW’s Hello, Rose City! to highlight the community-based programs helping Portland foster youth. LifeSet Scholar, DJ, shared his educational goals he wishes to accomplish and urges the community to invest in others like him.
LifeSet turns DJ’s goals into a reality
Building a community support system is something 22-year-old DJ values. As an athlete, DJ knew he always had support through his track and basketball teams.