There’s a palpable air of excitement at YouthCare during the month of December. Last week, it bubbled over the surface as young people celebrated the holidays in safe and welcoming spaces across YouthCare’s programs. At YouthCare’s Orion Center, young people loaded up their plates with savory meatballs, mashed potatoes, cheese, and fruit at the party.… Read More of “A Trip Around YouthCare During the Holidays”
Eleven years ago, a group of United Airlines staff sat down to plan their annual Fantasy Flights event, a tradition where they transform their stations into a winter wonderland for youth. That year, they were given a unique opportunity to do something a little different. With the vision of giving back and spreading cheer to… Read More of “A Holiday Tradition of Generosity at YouthCare’s Adolescent Shelter”
The holidays are a special time: there’s excitement in the air as we exchange gifts, gather around the table, and count our blessings. Every young person deserves to experience those special moments. At YouthCare, staff are working hard throughout the season so youth can feel more at home during this time of year. Can you… Read More of “6 Simple Ways to Brighten the Holidays for Youth Experiencing Homelessness!”
With your incredible support and donations, this holiday season was an amazing time at YouthCare! For homeless young people this time of year can be lonely and difficult, but festive celebrations provide them with a sense of community and family during the holiday season. Thanks to your generosity, nearly 100 youth were able to enjoy… Read More of “Thank You for Helping to Make the Holidays Bright!”
As I sit in my office reflecting over the past few weeks, there is so much to be thankful for. Despite significant federal budget cuts and expiring private funds, our Young Adult Shelter has survived, the YouthBuild and Civic Justice Corps employment training programs remain open and accepting new cohorts, and a full holiday season… Read More of “A Message of Thanksgiving”
Fri, 12/16/2011 The holidays are a difficult time for the youth we serve. Your support helps show them that their community cares for them and that they are not forgotten. Here are three easy ways to help our youth celebrate the season: Make a Donation – Your cash donation helps support all that YouthCare provides… Read More of “It’s not too late to help homeless youth this holiday season!”
Fri, 12/23/2011 Happy holidays from YouthCare. My name is Curtis Knopf, and this is my twelfth holiday season as program manager of Passages, YouthCare’s transitional living program for recently homeless youth ages 18-21. I love the holiday season at Passages. It’s a difficult time, but I love it. Passages is a home, and the holidays… Read More of “Celebrating the holidays with YouthCare”
Thu, 12/08/2011 When his YouthCare case manager asked Jason what he’d like for the holidays this year, he responded, “Oh, I just want a card.” His case manager asked if he meant a gift card so he could pick something out for himself. “No,” he replied. “Like a Christmas card that someone writes in. That… Read More of “Put Your Name on Jason’s Card”
