“She was basically an angel for me; always there and came out to support me whenever I needed it.” Those are the words of Alex, an ambitious 21-year-old who faced challenges early in his life.
Blog Articles
Lauryn finds family in her community
For LifeSet young adult Lauryn, family is more than just biological ties; it’s the people she’s met in her journey.
Youth Villages opens door to new life for Kauna
When Kauna was just 11 months old, she and her mother were caught in gunfire while sitting on a porch. Her mother died. Kauna survived, and her childhood was forever changed.
Leading on and off the field: Elijah turns challenges into wins
At just 18 years old, Elijah is a jack-of-all-trades: senior, club member, football team captain and yes, student body president, who will give a speech at his high school graduation in June.
AI chat tools test new ground in therapy as clinicians assess risks & benefits
Youth Villages expert weighs in on the pros and cons of AI chat tools in therapy. Read the full New England Psycholoist story
Holiday Heroes New England 2025: Our Strongest Season of Support
This holiday season, our community showed up in extraordinary ways. Together, it was our most powerful showing of generosity and engagement.
New England Donor spotlight: Clarence Hinton
Clarence Hinton’s journey with Youth Villages began with curiosity and grew into a deep commitment to changing lives.
Holiday Heroes brings a brighter season to more than 500 youth and families in Oregon
The Youth Villages Holiday Heroes campaign has helped children and families for nearly 13 years in Oregon by bringing together corporate and community volunteers to fulfill wish lists for those in the nonprofit’s community-based programs.
Sam finds stability with Intercept: A New England success story
Before Youth Villages entered their lives, Sam described her home as “complete chaos.” Her three children, ages 10, 8 and 5, struggled without structure.
Amir and Judy’s journey to building a home
From a very young age, Amir experienced instability and trauma in his house. This caused him to lash out at home and school with verbal and physical aggression. At 11 years old, Amir was involved in a gun incident which left his father paralyzed.