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Backpack Heroes make the News!

Backpack Heroes make the News!

Youth Villages offices across the nation have been busy collecting school supplies and making the news for our annual Backpack Heroes campaign!

Crossing the finish line, Garrett’s college dream fulfilled

Crossing the finish line, Garrett’s college dream fulfilled

Garrett entered his senior year of high school with a primary goal of attending college. However, the prep track and field athlete needed assistance in getting over some hurdles to reach his goal of post-secondary education and an opportunity to run track in college.

Titans Quarterback, Will Levis, joins group home cookout as surprise guest

Titans Quarterback, Will Levis, joins group home cookout as surprise guest

Teens living in Youth Villages’ group homes in Nashville attended their annual summer cookout expecting giant waterslides, obstacle courses and hamburgers, but this year, there was a surprise for the teens. Joining in this year’s festivities was Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis.

Peer-to-Peers: Life skills and life connections

Peer-to-Peers: Life skills and life connections

Every month, Youth Villages Oregon hosts a Peer-to-Peer gathering for participants in LifeSet, an evidence-based program helping youth aging out of foster care learn skills to navigate adulthood, and the Independent Living Program for transition-age youth.

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