McKinley used to be a rebellious youth, running away from home and in and out of trouble with the law…
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Weathersbee: Can federal money end Memphis’ gang violence? Not if G-A-N-G spells F-A-M-I-L-Y
Strengthening families and giving young people the support they need to move away from gang activity can make a difference in our communities. Special thanks to Commercial Appeal columnist Tonyaa Weathersbee for highlighting this issue and interviewing Youth Villages foster parent Yolanda Tate and clinical consultant Katie Puckett in her story today.
Inaugural Rockin’ for Janie event raises $200,000 to support Youth Villages’ LifeSet Program in Massachusetts
The Youth Villages Massachusetts’ Rockin’ for Janie event, held Oct. 25 in partnership with Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund, raised over $200,000 to support young women
A Christmas miracle for Laxavier
Driving toward success recently took on a new – and literal – meaning for Laxavier. And it’s all thanks to a “strange” occurrence…
LifeSet™ youth speaks at inaugural Rockin’ for Janie event
Making the transition into adulthood is hard for anyone. But for those who turn 18 in foster care, it can be a particularly challenging time of life…
If you had $25 million to give away, who would get it?
Katherina Rosqueta, executive director, Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy mentioned one national nonprofit: Youth Villages…
LifeSet gives Torrey the support she needs
The transition to adulthood (ages 17-22) is critical for young adults. During that time, young people build the architecture of their lives, the frame that will support their future.
Brandy finds her path with LifeSet in Middle Tennessee
Brandy was a thriving junior in high school when her world turned upside down. Her mother died…
Turning Points LifeSet helps Jamyra achieve her goals
Jamyra was on her way to becoming just another negative statistic — a former foster child who…