The young people who come into the care of Youth Homes often have no idea about the incredible support community they’re joining – but they quickly find out. Whether it’s back-to-school shoes and supplies, holiday gifts, or anything in between, our dedicated crew always provides and reminds our clients how supported they truly are. 

To you, our amazing friends - thank you for showing up. Your generosity spans lifetimes, as the hope you’ve helped to spark in our youth will continue to benefit them every single day.

We want you to know exactly how you make a difference, and who you are making a difference to, which is why we create annual Impact Reports. Our Impact Report for the 2022-23 fiscal year, Growth & Gratitude, will give you an overview of the goodness Youth Homes was able to create this year with your unwavering support.

Youth Homes continues to prioritize enrichment because we know how critical it is for youth healing. It is a known fact that youth learn through play, and this year we’ve watched our clients express themselves, learn social skills, explore their passions, and realize just how capable they are through the enrichment opportunities they’ve had with Youth Homes.

Our fall fundraiser, Community Cares, is in full swing here at Youth Homes, and we cannot help but reflect on how lucky we are to have a community who is so ready to show up for our youth through their own amazing efforts!

This past Saturday was one giant labor of love from Youth Homes’ staff, volunteers, and larger community. It is not extremely often that we have the opportunity to all gather in person, hug each other, enjoy a meal and laugh together – but this weekend was one of those opportunities, and we are so grateful for it!

On the first Friday of March, we gathered together with friends and family of Youth Homes, team members, board members, and a few brand new faces for our Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament fundraiser.

A difficult truth about the youth in our programs is that the holidays have not always been “the most wonderful time of the year.”

Since February, our incredible transition-age youth team in collaboration with our community outreach coordinator have planned monthly events for our TAY youth to gather, socialize, and grow in different ways than what they practice in their therapeutic environment.

In 2022, we have seen individuals, groups, businesses, organizations, and others still show up for our young people. The way everyone brought their own unique talents and resources together for one mission continues to demonstrate that This Community Cares - this is the magic of our community.

Here at Youth Homes, we are grateful to our generous corporate partners that make our impactful initiatives possible. This month our gratitude goes to Pacific Service Credit Union, who went the extra mile to join hands with us to give underserved youth and their families support they need. 

Each month TAY youth and their counselors gather in beautiful places to connect with nature and with each other. Together the youth have enjoyed yoga, art, pet therapy, chocolate tasting, and most recently a trip to Lafayette Reservoir.

For youth living in care and coping with trauma, the mountains are an inspirational and cleansing place.