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The Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus celebrated 10 years
Serving young people since 1962, the Inner Harbour Campus merged with Youth Villages in 2009, continuing its long-tenured support of children in the greater Atlanta metro area and beyond…
Youth Villages receives $20,000 grant from Evergreen Foundation
Waynesville, N.C. – Youth Villages recently received a $20,000 grant from the Evergreen Foundation in Waynesville. The contribution will support Youth Villages’ LifeSet™ program, which supports young people ages 17-22 who are aging out of foster care in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties of North Carolina…
BancorpSouth contributes $100,000 to Youth Villages
TUPELO, Miss. September 26 , 2019 – BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) today announced a $100,000 contribution to support Youth Villages and its programs that impact the lives of young people in Tupelo, Mississippi and the surrounding areas…
Tips for getting off to a good start this school year
The beginning of the school year can stir up a variety of emotions in children and young adults. What is exciting for some is a source of debilitating angst for others. Your support and collaboration are key components of a successful school year.
YVLifeSet™ program celebrates 50 graduates in Middle Tennessee
The YVLifeSet program in Middle Tennessee recently held its annual graduation party at the Nashville office to celebrate a record 50 high school and college graduates in 2019.
D’Kerio Shares Story of Struggle and Regaining Hope at Youth Villages Bartlett Campus Graduation
D'Kerio Shares Story of Struggle and Regaining Hope at Youth Villages Bartlett Campus GraduationD'Kerio after his speech at Bartlett Campus' Graduation When D’Kerio was 16 years old, he came to Youth Villages’ Bartlett Campus for help after experiencing sexual...
YVLifeSet helps Dylan ride the waves of life toward success
YVLifeSet Helps Dylan Ride the Waves of Life Toward SuccessPeople often gawk at Dylan as he rides through North Shore towns on one wheel.Dylan became involved with the Department of Children and Families when he was 13. There was physical abuse at home. He quit...
For Charlie, success is putting one foot in front of the other
Charlie was 17 years old when he began services with Youth Villages. Although he was only a teenager, the responsibilities of adulthood weighed heavily on his shoulders. "Charlie was completely overwhelmed when he showed up at Inner Harbour," said Lecretia Franklin,...
Youth Villages opens funding opportunity for transition-age foster youth services
Youth Villages is opening a third round of philanthropic funding designed to help public agencies around the country expand services to transition-age foster youth. Up to $3 million per jurisdiction will be available through the national nonprofit organization in a...