For many kids, their birthday is one of the most exciting days of the year. Unfortunately, this is not always the case for Youth Villages’ children. For children receiving help on our residential campuses, birthdays can serve as a painful reminder that they are not...
When 16-year-old Kameron first came to Youth Villages, she knew she needed help. She had a traumatic upbringing and was struggling with severe depression and aggression. “Kameron’s trauma made her feel scared, angry and aggressive toward other kids and her...
In 2017, Youth Villages AmeriCorps implemented the ServSafe vocational certification program, an accredited food and beverages safety training program by the National Restaurant Association that is recognized in all 50 states. Inner Harbour students now have the opportunity to achieve a ServSafe Food Handler certification, in addition to participating in hands-on meal preparation in the campus outdoor kitchen.
James Harper, a happily married father of three, was relaxing in his living room a few hours after dinner time. It was raining and his daughters were baking cookies in the kitchen. "It was late and we weren't expecting company," Harper said. "When my girls...
When Jahnia, 15, arrived at Youth Villages-Inner Harbour campus, she didn’t want to speak to anyone. At home, she had been hanging out with a tough crowd. Then, she ran away, ending up in a local youth detention center. By the time, she came to campus, Jahnia...
Tommy, 16, was brought to Youth Villages-Inner Harbour campus by his mother. But he didn’t see it coming. “When my mom and I pulled up to the campus, I had no clue what was going on,” Tommy said. “I didn’t even know what Youth Villages was.” Tommy's mother had a...
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...
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...