Update From Youth Villages Executive Director

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

• GORDON FOODS AND PUBLIX GIVE BACK

• DONOR SPOTLIGHT: BARBARA WILLIAMS

• TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH ATTEND CAUCUS TO DISCUSS THEIR JOURNEY

• LIFESET ™ PARTICIPANT’S FUTURE IS BRIGHT

From Youth Villages Executive Director

This past fiscal year, we served more than 500 children in Georgia through our community-based and residential programs, and we could not be prouder of living up to our mission to help children and families live successfully. Having recently celebrated 20 years at Youth Villages, I know the importance of fighting every day to ensure the youth in our care receive the services and support they need so they can thrive in their families and communities. We appreciate your continued support as we assist in the transformative work of healing. In this newsletter, you will hear more about ELEVATE, our multi-year capital campaign to support the revitalization of all the facilities on our residential campus. This is an exciting time to see our community expanding, including upgraded buildings for our staff and youth.

You will also learn about two of our most treasured community partners and how their support impacts the well-being of our youth and staff. In addition to our community partners, you will meet Barbara Williams, whose family generously helped us to grow our herd and expand our horsemanship program.

We know no one does this work alone. We can continue helping children and families because of our robust network of support — from our staff to the families of our youth to our mentors to our community partners. Our gratitude for your reinforcement is immense.

May you and yours continue to thrive!

Tanya Anderson EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GEORGIA

tanya.anderson@youthvillages.org

770-852-6238

Georgia Advisory Board

Paul Zachos, Board Chair

Amy Baillie

Edwin Cook

Don Crampton

Robb Dillon

Bruce Hein

Brian Holloway

Dara Mann

Adrienne Mittons

Robert L. Rearden III

Matthew Tarkenton