Impact Blog
2023: One Enriching Year
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.
You Are Our Community Who Cares
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!
New Backpack, New Confidence
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.
Summer of Celebration: More Store, More Sole
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.
Lafayette Community Day at Cherry Lane
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.
Comedy in the Park 2023
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!
“Going All in” For Youth Impact
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.
What is Made Possible Through Generous Corporate Partners
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.
Holiday Giving Fills Our Hearts With Gratitude
This season has brought many opportunities to connect our youth with an incredible amount of generosity from the community in the way of gifts and donations.