North Carolina Local Leadership
Youth Villages Local Staff
Annie Smith
State Director – Community-Based Programs
John Horton
Director – Development
Local Board
Community leaders serve on Youth Villages’ North Carolina Board to actively promote and support our mission to help children and families live successfully and advocate proven solutions for the foster care/child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Board members play a significant role at the local level establishing Youth Villages as the leading provider of effective programs for troubled children and their families.
Natalie Frazier Allen
Founder & CEO
The Arts Empowerment Project
Charlotte
Justin Arnall
Mortgage Loan Originator; Vice President Mortgage Bankers Association of WNC
Crew Lending – A Division of Goldwater Bank, N.A.
Asheville
George Awad
Freelance Graphic Designer
Asheville
Tia Bethea
Community Impact Manager
Google Fiber
Raleigh
Sara Boehm
Civic Leader
Charlotte
Meredith Buckner
Registered Radiologic Technologist/
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mission Hospital
Asheville
Devon Cains
Client Director
F5 Networks
Charlotte
Laura Crago
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Asheville
Nancy “Nan” Gray
Regional Marketing Manager
Sprint
Charlotte
Craig Paridy
Director, Executive Alignment & Messaging
Duke Energy Corporation
Charlotte
Jennifer Van Lue
Individual & Family Therapist
Aspire Center for Personal Growth
Asheville
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We need your help more than ever to ensure our youth have the necessary tools to achieve their academic goals, whether they are physically back in the classroom or completing their coursework at home. Become a Backpack Hero today! bddy.me/2W65eOO
This is Chris and his son, Kash. After the death of his mother, Kash was taken into the foster care system in Florida. Despite being confronted with obstacles like homelessness and unemployment, Chris knew he had to make changes to get his son. With the help of our Intercept program, Chris is now back on the right track with a full-time job and provides Kash with a happy and healthy home. Learn more about our Intercept program here: bddy.me/31SAODg
Michael's definition of family is very simple: love. He also plans on being the first in his family to get a degree. Help Michael find his forever family by reading his profile and sharing this post with your family and friends. A simple share can go a long way!
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We think it's safe to say 2020 has been a roller coaster! In times like these, it's important to put your mental health first. Natasha Bonner, a clinical supervisor at Youth Villages, discusses the five best practices to protect your mental health while dealing with the global pandemic and racial injustices.
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5 Self-Care Tips to Protect your Mental Health During this Time | Youth Villages
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Natasha Bonner, Clinical Supervisor for Youth Villages, discusses five best practices to protect your mental health while dealing with the global pandemic and racial injustices.Backpack Heroes is back! This year, back to school is even more uncertain for our families due to COVID-19. In addition to the cost of school supplies, many are having issues adjusting to the new technological demands of virtual classrooms. That's why we are asking for monetary donations to provide families with technological support, such as WiFi and virtual learning tools, in addition to traditional school supplies. Click the link below to donate!
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