UPDATE

From Youth Villages Executive Director

Paul Enderson, Executive Director Youth Villages North Carolina

Spring is here! And, with every spring, we see new growth happening all around us. That growth always brings a renewed sense of hope and inspiration.

We, too, are excited here in North Carolina to continue to watch things grow. In 2005, Youth Villages responded to North Carolina’s efforts to reform mental health care, and since then has worked tirelessly to become a leader in children’s mental and behavioral health within our state. We grew from offering one in-home treatment program in 2005 to providing an array of services today using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems dramatically to improve their long-term success.

Now, as we approach our 20th anniversary in 2025, we know Youth Villages can help improve the lives of youth who face challenging circumstances. Youth Villages addresses an immediate social, economic and moral imperative, while also representing a striking opportunity for tremendous social impact and philanthropic investment.

That is why we are excited to announce the launch of our two-year campaign, Growing Stronger. Over the next two years, we will focus on increasing our community support in order to sustain what we have created over the last 18 years through tremendous partnerships, while also continuing to find innovative ways to change lives.

We hope you will join us in Growing Stronger because, by growing stronger families, we can break generational cycles of trauma and ultimately make our communities stronger in North Carolina for everyone.

Paul Enderson

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NORTH CAROLINA

paul.enderson@youthvillages.org

865-560-2548