Events
West Tennessee Events
For questions concerning events in West Tennessee, please contact Melissa Williams at 901-251-4827 or email at: Melissa.Williams@YouthVillages.org
Now in its 31st year, Youth Villages Soup Sunday gives Mid-Southerners a chance to sample delicious soup, bread, dessert and other delicacies from more than 50 of the best area restaurants and caterers while supporting Youth Villages’ mentoring program.
February 23, 2020Â Â |Â 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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This year we celebrate the 38th Annual YV5K & 10Miler. Join us for another great YVRaces event featuring two race distances, awards for the top finishers by each age group, and a post-race party featuring musical entertainment, refreshments, and activities for kids. April 18, 2020
10 Miler starts 8:00 A.M. CST
5k starts 8:30 A.M. CST
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Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
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
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
9th annual Vanderbilt MBA Golf Classic
Benefiting Youth Villages
Thursday, May 7, 2020Â |Â 8 am
Vanderbilt Legends Club, Franklin, TN
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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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East Tennessee
For questions concerning events in East Tennessee, please contact Amanda Tillman at 865-560-2541 or email at:Â amanda.tillman@youthvillages.org
Interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent? Come join us at one of our open houses and info sessions for more information about foster care.
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
Georgia Events
For questions concerning events in Georgia, please contact Amy Frizzell at 678-978-0520 or email at: Amy.Frizzell@YouthVillages.org
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
Indiana Events
For questions concerning events in Indiana, please contact Heather Smith at 812-265-1840 or email at: heather.owsley-Smith@youthvillages.org
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
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!
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
Massachusetts & New Hampshire
For questions concerning events in Massachusetts & New Hampshire, please contact Jessica Fredriksen at 781.937.7965 or email her at: Jessica.Fredriksen@YouthVillages.org
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
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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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
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
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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Oregon Events
For questions concerning events in Oregon, please contact Shauna Lugar at 503-675-2256 or email at: Shauna.Lugar@YouthVillages.org
Bring happiness to the young people in our programs by becoming a Holiday Hero! Shop individually or gather a group of friends, family or co-workers and find out how to become a Holiday Hero in your area.
Social News
Strengthening families and giving young people the support they need to move away from gang activity can make a difference in our communities. Special thanks to The Commercial Appeal columnist Tonyaa Weathersbee for highlighting this issue and interviewing Youth Villages foster parent Yolanda Tate and clinical consultant Katie Puckett in her story today.
www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2020/01/21/weathersbee-can-federal-money-end-memphis-gang-vio...
Weathersbee: Can federal money end Memphis' gang violence? Not if G-A-N-G spells F-A-M-I-L-Y
commercialappeal.com
Memphis will get $10 million to fight violent crime. Much of that crime is caused by gangs, and youths raised in gang families struggling to get out.
In an effort to promote positive parenting and prevent adverse childhood experiences consider making use of Advancing Parenting’s fifty-four parenting norms bumper stickers. Parenting messages on vehicles will be read thousands of times by thousands of people of all ages for years to come...a unique and powerful way to get quality parenting information out to the community. Sets of the stickers can be put in holders and placed on counters and tables in doctors’ offices, agencies, schools, and businesses so patients, parents, customers, and clients can choose one or more for their cars. They can also be made available to attendees at events and meetings. The best strategy is to have them laid out on three tables... and it does take three tables! Tell the attendees that they may choose one or two for their car(s). Handing them out doesn't work as well. Some folks don't put stickers on their cars and everyone who wants one will appreciate the opportunity to make their own choice. Visit advancingparenting.org for more information. 🙂
The countdown has begun!
We are so excited for this year's GRAMMY viewing party benefitting Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund. You can get an exclusive look at the festivities this weekend by following our Instagram page and viewing our stories (@youthvillages).
Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund
It’s that time of year again!
We’re just five short days away from @Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund 3rd Annual Viewing Party to celebrate the GRAMMY Awards.
#JamforJanie
We're just a little over a week away from Steven Tyler's third annual private dinner and viewing of the GRAMMY Awards benefiting @janiesfund!
Steven Tyler's Janie's Fund
Last year at our Viewing Party, the girls of Janie’s Fund put on a spectacular performance.
Steven Tyler's Janie’s Fund 3rd Annual Viewing Party in honor of the GRAMMYs is less than just a couple of weeks away and we couldn’t be more excited!
For more info about this year’s party, visit https://janiesfund.org/
#JamforJanie
It's International Mentoring Day! Mentoring is a critical component in young people’s lives, helping them make the decisions and connections that lead to opportunity. Share this post to help expand the mentoring movement.
You can find more info on our mentoring program by visiting: www.youthvillages.org/services/mentoring/
Thank you to @FosterClub for leading an important discussion on authentic youth engagement. Our staff from across the country came together this week to learn from young people – those who have received help from Youth Villages – to amplify youth voice and deepen youth engagement throughout our programs and services. Youth Villages is committed to improving our performance to achieve excellence. We are excited to move forward in partnership with young people! #FosterYouthVoicesThank you to @FosterClub for leading an important discussion on authentic youth engagement. Our staff from across the country came together this week to learn from young people – those who have received help from Youth Villages – to amplify youth voice and deepen youth engagement throughout our programs and services. Youth Villages is committed to improving our performance to achieve excellence. We are excited to move forward in partnership with young people! #fosteryouthvoices
