Our family is always on the lookout for nonprofit partners doing meaningful, high-impact work. Our philanthropic team at Bank of America introduced us to Youth Villages, and it immediately felt like a perfect fit.
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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.
Allen and Debbie Campbell invest in hope and impact
Discover how one couple’s journey with Youth Villages turned empathy into meaningful impact for young people aging out of foster care.
From supportive parents to passionate donors: The Candler family’s journey
When their daughter, Jordan, began her career at Youth Villages, Kathy and Chuck Candler saw firsthand the impact of our work and the care we show our team.
Donor Spotlight: John Parker And Steve Rook
John Parker and Steve Rook with the Parker-Rook Group at Merrill share how their investment makes a difference
Donor Spotlight: Julie Hays, grant committee member of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation
Julie Hays, grant committee member of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation, has a passion for helping children experiencing foster care because of her personal fostering story. The Foundation is a supporter of Youth Villages and specifically LifeSet, for its critical services to children exiting the foster care system and transitioning into adulthood.
Donor Spotlight: Meghan Markie
Middle Tennessee native and donor, Meghan Markie, originally from Columbia, Tennessee, has been supporting Youth Villages after her father introduced her to the organization, where he volunteered as a Dell employee before his passing. Since getting involved, Meghan joined the Middle Tennessee Advisory Board, and for the last two years, she served as Board Chair.