Braiden is a caring, creative young man. He is very personable and enjoys meeting new people. Braiden is very energetic and does best when he’s active.
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Gabe
Gabe is an imaginative and active young man. He enjoys spending time outside and being active. He enjoys riding bikes, camping, swimming, soccer, drawing, video games and playing with cars and legos.
Chris & Cody
Cody and Chris are twin brothers with a close relationship. They are looking for their forever family.
Kayla
Kayla is a very charming, smart, and articulate young lady that loves people. She enjoys making and talking to new friends.
Travis
Travis is a very friendly and energetic youth. He enjoys engaging in imaginative play and playing video games.
Mark Allen
Mark Allen serves as vice chairman of the Youth Villages board of directors. He retired as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary and was responsible for directing the international and domestic legal, security and government affairs for the FedEx Corporation and its subsidiaries in September of 2024.
Mike Bruns
Mike Bruns serves as chairman of the Youth Villages board of directors. He previously served in the role from 1997-2001 and 2005-2013, a period of great growth and expansion for the organization.
Fred Burns
Fred Burns, a Mississippi native, is a seasoned professional and entrepreneur with a prosperous career in the technology sector. Since graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Jackson State University in 2014, Fred has cultivated a diverse and impactful software development and leadership career.
Tyrone Burroughs
Tyrone Burroughs is a visionary entrepreneur, business strategist, and philanthropist with over three decades of experience in retail distribution, sales, marketing, and business development.
Amy Crate
Amy Crate has been building and marketing brands for three decades. She began her career in advertising at Saatchi & Saatchi, BBDO, and DDB Worldwide.