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...
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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 and Live Nation presents inaugural gala benefitting Janie’s Fund
LOS ANGELES, CA (January 26, 2018) – Iconic singer, songwriter and humanitarian, Steven Tyler, and Live Nation will present the inaugural Janie’s Fund gala and GRAMMY Awards® viewing party on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the historic RED Studios Hollywood. The...
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...
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...
Steven Tyler opens Janie’s House at Youth Villages’ Inner Harbour Campus
In December, we were excited to welcome rock legend and Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler to our campus as we celebrated the grand opening of Janie’s House, a new residential center for girls who have been neglected and abused located at Inner Harbour. Janie’s...
GRAMMY award-winning recording artist Steven Tyler opens center for abused girls alongside national family services provider
DOUGLASVILLE, GA. (Dec. 8, 2017) – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steven Tyler celebrated the opening of a new residential center named Janie’s House, a partnership between his philanthropic organization Janie’s Fund and the national family services nonprofit...
Youth Villages on quest to find ‘Holiday Heroes’ for children receiving care in North Carolina
CONTACT: Tara Robertson, Public Relations Manager tara.robertson@youthvillages.org | 803-528-7373CHARLOTTE – Youth Villages is seeking Holiday Heroes for more than 400 children who are receiving care in North Carolina. A Holiday Hero helps fulfill the holiday...
Guidestar: Youth Villages uses data to enhance programs
Youth Villages was featured in "Your Engine of Impact: Impact Evaluation," on Guidestar: Blog. "Youth Villages is an organization that has benefited greatly from conducting external evaluation of its programs." The article talks about the randomized clinical...
Youth Villages opens Paula Prudhomme Wellness Center at Dogwood Campus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Crissy Lintner, Director of Marketing and Communications, Youth Villages 901-251-4832 (office) or 901-461-3139 (cell); crissy.lintner@youthvillages.org MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 20, 2017) – Youth Villages on Friday celebrated the...