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!

From clothing donation drives to gift card collections and birthday gift deliveries, it is always a special occasion when our community is able to support our youth in such a tangible way.

In April of this year, our store expanded to provide more space, hold more treasures, and create more impact for young people served by Youth Homes. What made this project all the more special is that it was run by one of the young adults who receives our services.

On the morning of June 3rd, a community full of people gathered in the center of their town and spent the morning making a huge impact, simply because they care.

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.

While maintaining safe and upkept spaces is a critical aspect of our youth's wellbeing, their trauma response behaviors can often lead to them being destructive to the houses and anything in them - this is a challenge.

At the heart of Youth Homes programming is the insistence that our youth deserve to thrive, not just survive, as part of their growth and healing.

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.

This past month, a fence installation project at Cherry Lane spurred a new and exciting partnership with the hardworking team at Rebuilding Together East Bay North.

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.