Events
West Tennessee Events
For questions concerning events in West Tennessee, please contact Amanda Mullin at 901.251.4827 or email at: amanda.mullen@youthvillages.org
The 2018 Stanky Creek 50K/Marathon/25K/Half Marathon is set for September 16, 2018.
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The Memphis Euro Auto Fest, presented by the British Sports Car Club of Memphis
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For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
There are currently no events in West Tennessee at this time.
Middle Tennessee Events
For questions concerning events in Middle Tennessee, please contact Lyndsay Wilkinson at 615-250-7323 or email at: Lyndsay.Wilkinson@YouthVillages.org
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
Join Youth Villages for another great trivia event benefiting the YV Scholars program! This year we’ll take over the Nashville Technology Council for an evening of great food, drinks, and fun.
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There are no events in Middle Tennessee at this time.
East Tennessee
For questions concerning events in East Tennessee, please contact Amanda Tillman at 865-560-2541 or email at: amanda.tillman@youthvillages.org
There are no events in East Tennessee at this time.
Georgia Events
For questions concerning events in Georgia, please contact Amy Frizzell at 678-978-0520 or email at: Amy.Frizzell@YouthVillages.org
Join us for a 3.1 mile trail race through a natural, wooded setting on the 1200 acres of Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus.
This course is designed to challenge you physically and allow you to enjoy the outdoors as a form of experiential education.
October 27, 2019 | 9 a.m.
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For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
There are no events in Georgia at this time.
Indiana Events
For questions concerning events in Indiana, please contact Heather Smith at 812-265-1840 or email at: heather.owsley-Smith@youthvillages.org
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
There are no events in Indiana at this time.
Mississippi Events
For questions concerning events in Mississippi, please contact Rachel Hughes at 601-572-3705 or email at: Rachel.Hughes@YouthVillages.org
Youth Villages Mississippi invites you to help change the lives of Mississippi youth and families.
Join Jackson’s top change-makers and young professionals as we enjoy a night of food, drinks, live music, raffle, silent auction, and much more!
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
Play Cornhole for a Cause!
Youth Villages Mississippi and Mississippi Cornhole invites you to attend our annual fundraising event, Cornhole for a Cause.
Presented by Cathead Distillery.
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New England Events
For questions concerning events in New England, please contact Jessica Fredriksen at 781.937.7965 or email her at: Jessica.Fredriksen@YouthVillages.org
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
Youth Villages Massachusetts is holding its annual Young Women of Excellence Breakfast to support Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund, which helps young women being served by Youth Villages across the commonwealth. The event is an inspirational morning celebrating the success of young women who are aging out of foster care and starting adulthood.
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There are no events in Massachusetts or New Hampshire at this time.
North Carolina Events
For questions concerning events in North Carolina, please contact Ashton Dreyer at 704-510-5655 or email at: Ashton.Dreyer@youthvillages.org
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
Join Youth Villages for an evening of exploration. Discover how you can impact a youth’s future through the Kite Society, and enjoy a complimentary tour of Mecklenburg County’s oldest distillery.
RSVP by September 20th.
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Join us for the Asheville Off-Road Series on September 16 at the Biltmore Estate.
The race is made of up three different endurance challenges for racers of any level. Youth Villages is excited to be the official charity partner of this amazing event.
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Oregon Events
For questions concerning events in Oregon, please contact Sierra Parsons at 503-675-2206 or email at: Sierra.Parsons@YouthVillages.org
For most families, back to school time brings excitement and anticipation. But for others, it brings a reminder that they can’t afford the school supplies needed for a successful start to the new school year. You can help change that.
About the Event
- Hear about our work to help strengthen Oregon families.
- Learn from speakers with lived experience in the foster care system
- Be the force for families.
Ecotrust Irving Street Studio
907 Northwest Irving Street, Portland, OR 97209
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
6:00 pm
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Social News
What does it take to be a foster parent?
No one can tell you better than Wendy Lunsford, Foster Care Trainer at Youth Villages and Donna Neal, Youth Villages Foster mom to 150 foster children!
Take a look: fox17.com/news/local/foster-care-awareness-month-youth-villages-on-why-you-can-be-a-foster-parent
Foster Care Awareness Month: Youth Villages on why you can be a foster parent
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Fox 17 provides local news, weather, sports, traffic and entertainment for Nashville and nearby towns and communities in Middle Tennessee, including Forest Hills, Brentwood, Franklin, Fairview, Dickson, Clarksville, White House, Greenbrier, Springfield, Gallatin, Hartsville, Lebanon, Mt Juliet, Smyr...Do you have the compassion it takes to become a foster parent? If so, come to our Open House! This will give you chance to speak with foster care staff, ask any questions you might have about the process and learn about taking the next steps in a relaxed setting. Come join us TOMORROW (May 28) from 10 a.m. – Noon!
Location: 3310 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville TN 37211
“I’m not used to having someone be this concerned about me [or] care about me so much.” Tiney was adopted from foster care as a baby, but after his adoptive mother died, he was back in the system at 15. Fortunately, he found his way to YVLifeSet. Read more about Tiney’s journey and his relationship with his YVLifeSet specialist, Frank Tallent.
Tiney achieves his goals by taking the driver’s seat | Youth Villages Newsroom
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Tiney achieves his goals by taking the driver’s seat Posted by youthvillages | Mar 13, 2018 Tiney’s life has had big ups and downs. He was adopted from foster care as a baby, but after his adoptive mother died, he was back in the system at 15. In just a few weeks, Tiney turns 18 and will age out...Tomorrow night, Jackson Generals will be spotlighting us as the nonprofit of the night! Join us as we cheer them on and foster a little hope to support Youth Villages’ children and families! #PayItForwardFridays
Thank you to Ellen Blasing and Brooke Thames for representing Youth Villages on the Talk of the Town show for Foster Care Awareness Month!
Do you know someone that would be a perfect foster parent? It may even be you! Click the link below to learn more:
www.youthvillages.org/foster-care/
Are You Ready To Be a Foster Parent?
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Talk Of The TownExtras Actions Facebook Tweet Email Are You Ready To Be a Foster Parent? Posted: 11:07 AM, May 15, 2019 Updated: 2019-05-15 16:07:22Z May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, and there's a huge need for foster parents across the state. On this segment, sponsored by Youth Villages...