For more than 45 years, Youth Homes, Inc. has helped severely abused and neglected foster children and adolescents recover from trauma.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Gala
Saturday, October 2nd, 6 PM
Click here to purchase tickets
This spectacular evening is held at the breathtaking Blackhawk Museum in Danville and will include:
- Antwone Fisher – noted author, screenwriter and film producer
presenting his story as a former foster youth - Fabulous finds at our live and silent auctions. Click here to view an updated list of live auction items.
- Master of Ceremonies - Barrett Lindsay Steiner
- Music and dancing by 21st Century Sounds
- A delectable cuisine catered by local favorite, Scott’s Seafood
Announcing EARLY sponsorship opportunities with promotional benefits.
Contact: Kathy Bowles at kathyb@youthhomes.org or 925.933.2627
Every kid deserves a trip to Disneyland
With a total of 17 kids and 16 staff, planning a trip to Disneyland was no small undertaking. With summer quickly coming to a close, our staff was all too aware that many of these kids may never have an opportunity to visit "The happiest place on earth". There was just no letting it go. You see at Youth Homes we deeply desire for our kids to have the same opportunities and experiences all cherished children should have.
The staff soaked in happy comments such as "Thank you for spoiling us", and the gleeful expressions on their faces at Splash Mountain seemed to be worth every bit of hard work. Almost as exciting was the stay in a hotel, a first for most of the kids.
Staff member Margie Darnes observed; "It was fun to see them act like care-free kids once again, exploring every part of the park, and having their photo's taken with Mickey, Goofy and Donald Duck".
The trip wound down with the magic of the fireworks show. The youth were all having so much fun they didn't want to leave. For highly traumatized kids who often have trouble governing their behavior, the trip went off without a hitch. A credit to both the kids and the accompanying staff. Well, we were right about this trip, but most importantly, we knew we did right by our kids.
A special thank you to all whose generous donations made this trip possible. We couldn't do it without your support!
Youth Homes, Inc.
P.O. Box 5759/1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste 225 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 933-2627