FALL 2024
FAMILY VICTORIES FROM YOUTH VILLAGES
HELPS SOLVE THE PUZZLE
JAY’S FAMILY PUTS THE PIECES TOGETHER WITH YOUTH VILLAGES’ HELP
ALSO IN THIS
• BACKPACK HEROES GIVES KIDS A GREAT START TO SCHOOL
• NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR TRANSITION-AGE YOUTH HOLDS GATHERING
• DONOR SPOTLIGHT: BEVERLY MULLIKIN AND TAYLOR YATSULA
UPDATE
FROM YOUTH VILLAGES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT,
WEST TENNESSEE
As we enter the giving season of the year, I cannot think of a better time to give thanks to those who give unselfishly to our mission. You, our community of supporters, have allowed us to touch so many lives in so many ways, and I cannot thank you enough for being part of our work.
In this edition of New Heights, you’ll meet Jay and his family, who have benefited from our Intercept program. We are excited to highlight this year’s Backpack Heroes campaign, which supported more than 600 kids in West Tennessee as they started their school year off with all the supplies they needed to succeed. Our volunteers mean so much to the youth we serve every day, and we want to showcase some ways those individuals and companies give back. I’m thrilled for you to also meet a mother/daughter duo who has poured into our work for years.
As we expand our services and strengthen our impact in West Tennessee, we are actively recruiting more staff, donors, volunteers and foster parents to help us enrich the lives of those we serve. It will be a crucial year for growth in West Tennessee, and we could not do it without your past and continued support.
I hope you will consider looking for ways to get involved with our mission. This newsletter is full of ways you can make an impact, but you can also reach out directly to me if you want to know more about ways to engage. Thank you for caring about those in the community who need you the most. You are a true force for families!
Kristin Getman ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
WEST TENNESSEE kristin.getman@youthvillages.org 901-251-4965
WEST TENNESSEE ADVISORY BOARD
Jon Wright, Chair
Desiree Allen
Preston Butts
Betsy Gilliland
John Goode
Ruby Hancock
Thomas Holmes, Jr.
Matt Johnson
John Paul Kavin
Arianna Poindexter
Leslie Tate
Angie Ware
NATIONAL BOARD
Mike Bruns, Board Chairman
Mark Allen, Vice Chairman
Fredrick Burns, Board Secretary
Gerald Laurain, Board Treasurer
Patrick Lawler, CEO
Jes Averhart
Jennifer Bush
Amy Crate
Jamere Jackson
Johnny Pitts
Elizabeth Rose
Gary Shorb
Rev. Rufus Smith
Matt Tarkenton
Kevin Thompson
David Tyler
Monica Wharton
Youth Villages is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with innovative public agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems. Our 4,500 employees serve more than 43,000 children and young adults in more than 100 locations in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.
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EMPOWERING YOUTH DURING BACKTO-SCHOOL
Youth Villages provides more than 600 children and families with backpacks, school supplies and uniforms in West Tennessee.
At Youth Villages, we believe every child deserves a great education free of barriers that could keep them from having a successful school year. We provide the families in our care with that opportunity through Backpack Heroes.
As students prepare to enter the classroom each August, the anticipation and excitement they feel for the year ahead is something most of us remember well. But for many of the youth and families in our programs, that hopeful expectancy is dimmed by the price tag that back-to-school season brings. Rising costs have presented additional financial challenges for our families who are struggling to make ends meet and making it difficult for their children to start the academic year on the right foot.
The goal of Backpack Heroes is simple yet profound: to gather new backpacks and fill them with essential school supplies. The outcome? Providing students with the basic
tools necessary for their educational journey, regardless of their economic circumstances.
As the need for Backpack Heroes grows each year, our community continues to rise to the occasion. Our presenting sponsor, Southern Security, provided all the backpacks and supply bags needed for the youth in our care. Businesses, families and individuals from across the region championed the campaign by collecting school supplies, volunteering their time and contributing to our fundraising efforts.
This year, Backpack Heroes went beyond the backpack for several youth and families in our programs. Macy’s and Old Navy provided school uniforms for 30 young people, a number we anticipate will grow in the years to come. School uniforms are beneficial for many of the schools in our community, providing a sense of belonging and leveling the playing field among students. But for many of the families who receive our services, uniforms in the school dress code present another set of challenges and economic barriers to overcome.
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Southern Security team with stuffed backpacks.
Melva Brewer, director of lending for Southern Security, at the Backpack Heroes Stuffing Party.
A Piece Piece of the Puzzle Puzzle
Intercept Program gives Jay a voice.
For a long time, Stacy had worried her 12-year-old son, Jay, would be removed from her home. Despite Jay being very social, active among his peer group and good at engaging with other kids his age, he was often physically aggressive at home, struggled with substance use, general delinquency and was destroying items in his home.
Jay struggled daily to regulate his emotions. As Stacy watched his dysregulation progress, she also watched her family deteriorate. Although the family had multiple providers in place to help, Stacy felt none were making progress.
When Stacy and Jay were enrolled in the Youth Villages intensive in-home services program, Intercept, the first thing Jay’s clinical supervisor, Roberto, did was create a safety plan for his aggression. He taught the family the ‘exit and wait’ strategy which helps families identify their child’s triggers and warning signs before they become dysregulated so caregivers can intervene proactively and empower him to take space to self-regulate. The exit and wait strategy also is family focused so Stacy; his father, Jay Sr.; and his sister all participated in planning and identifying their warning signs, triggers and safe spaces.
As the family learned to employ their safety plan, they recognized although they could now successfully prevent Jay’s escalations, they were struggling to communicate about problems as a family. Family Intervention Specialist Melissa worked with the family on Collaborative Problem Solving, a strategy that focuses on building skills like flexibility, frustration tolerance and problem solving. They made a concentrated effort to discuss their concerns with Jay and provide him with a voice when they discussed incidents. They included him in the planning when they felt he needed appropriate consequences. Jay responded incredibly well to this. Feeling like his parents finally gave him the voice he was missing, Jay learned to appropriately speak up and share his concerns in an effective way.
“Youth Villages has been the missing piece of the puzzle to our family,” Stacy said. “They have brought us more happiness in the last month of working with them than I ever could have imagined.”
Since participating in the Intercept
program, Jay has not had one incidence of physical aggression, and the family collectively has a better understanding of everyone’s needs and concerns.
“They gave us the tools we needed to help our son,” Stacy said.
Stacy has been fighting and advocating to get Jay the help and support he needed since he was 5 years old and was relieved when she was offered Youth Villages services. Stacy felt that having someone who would see Jay in his home, in his own environment and on his schedule, was critical to his success.
“Without Youth Villages our lives would be chaotic,” Stacy said. “Youth Villages kept my son in the home.”
When Stacy dreams of Jay’s future, she hopes for him to graduate from high school and become a productive part of society. She wants him to have friends and spread positivity and kindness everywhere he goes. After working with Youth Villages, Stacy finally sees this as a possibility.
Jay (far left) and his parents discuss his progress at school with his family intervention specialist and supervisor.
Lived experience experts from across the country are part of the National Collaborative for Transition-Age Youth.
AN EYE TOWARD THE FUTURE
Youth Villages, APHSA and Foster Club support a new collaborative to influence better help for young people.
Imagine it’s 2034. What will the world look like for transition-age youth leaving foster care or other children’s services?
The newly formed National Collaborative for Transition-Age Youth hopes to influence the answer to that question.
The group is bringing together young adults, lived experience experts, national stakeholders and state/ federal policymakers to co-design a playbook to improve services across the country. The effort is sponsored by Youth Villages, Foster Club and the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA.)
Recently, the Collaborative held its first convening after the APHSA National Human Services Summit 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
“This gathering represents a pivotal moment in our collective efforts to ensure the well-being and success of transition-aged youth in the child welfare system,” said Nick Henderson, a child welfare leader from Stearns County, Minnesota. “We are privileged to bring together
Young adults participated in activities and discussions with child welfare leaders and transition-age youth advocates.
insights from young adults with lived experience, state and local child welfare leaders and national stakeholders to illuminate the path forward.”
The Collaborative includes 10 lived experience experts from across the country: Knowledge Grant of Florida, Jasmine Green of California, Jeremiah Vivekanandan of New York, Brina Williams of Michigan, Charissa Keebaugh of Washington, Shayne McCrae of Kansas, Kari Robles of New York, Natalie Clark of Utah, Maddie LeMay of New Hampshire, and Dina Santos of Florida.
At the first convening, the young adults led panel discussions with child welfare leaders from California, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Texas and Virginia who are a part of the Collaborative.
Clark, from Utah, had some advice for state leaders and stakeholders.
“Start paying close attention to what the young people are saying, typically we’re onto something when we’re sharing with you,” she said. “Question under-utilization of the resources that currently exist, and invest in lived experience positions within your areas of influence.”
Everyone agreed effective services to families were needed to reduce the number of young people aging out of care in the future. Services that strengthen and support families can help children safely avoid any out-of-home or foster care placement.
Young people suggested some actionable steps states and agencies can take immediately:
• Provide cultural competency training for staff and caregivers.
• Implement anti-discriminatory practices to ensure access to appropriate services regardless of a young person’s background or identity.
• Recruit more diverse foster families, so families can be found to match with a young person’s needs and goals.
• Foster community connections and allow youth to engage in decision making.
The Collaborative has two additional virtual meetings and will conclude with an in-person meeting at the Achieving Success Convening in Las Vegas, Nevada, in November.
For more information on the Collaborative:
Shaquita Ogletree shaquita.ogletree@youthvillages.org
Ivy-Marie Washington ivymarie@aphsa.org
Celeste Bodner systemchange@fosterclub.com
VOLUNTEERS MAKE AN IMPACT
Volunteers play an integral role in the work we do and how the youth in our care see themselves. When interacting with volunteers during Runners Club, Curated Corporate Engagements, Spiritual Life or Mentoring, our youth are reminded of their value and that other people care about them. While the treatment they receive is imperative to their success, spending time with people who care about them outside of staff provides a sense of hope and worth. You will see their faces light up with excitement by having volunteers join them throughout their day.
A recent study shows youth paired with a mentor report having fewer depressive episodes, better selfesteem and a greater likelihood of taking on a leadership role. At Youth Villages, 92% of our youth say their mentor relationship has been beneficial to them. Currently, there
are 78 active mentors committed to spending weekly time with their Youth Villages mentees. While the impact of mentoring is evident and mentors are always needed, we recognize some volunteers would like to start off with a smaller commitment or come with their organization or group.
In the past six months, nearly 700 volunteers have participated in a one-time or regularly scheduled group engagement with youth. That is more than 1,500 hours spent creating special memories with them. One of our volunteers is Vania Washington, a senior material specialist at Stryker. While reflecting on her volunteer experience, she stated: “I love the care the [Stryker] team shows for the children. Volunteering affords me the opportunity to be a part of this, and it's just a great feeling.” Stryker is now planning its fourth volunteer engagement this year, and they also
jumped in to help sort school supplies for our Backpack Heroes campaign. There is a simple truth to volunteering with youth who have significant trauma: every positive interaction with an adult makes a positive impact and helps them grow into more complete versions of themselves. Our volunteers are part of that process and witness that growth. As Kindra Wells, senior appeals specialist at Bioventus, put it: “Our partnership [with Youth Villages] has changed us all!” Our youth eagerly anticipate engagements with both mentors and volunteer groups. We invite you to make a difference and see the impact you can make volunteering at Youth Villages. Email anna.otto@youthvillages.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities at Youth Villages.
A member of the DHL volunteer team poses between activities at the Bower Center.
Signet employees fill their water toys to play games with youth at the Bartlett Color Run.
Volunteers from Stryker “strike a pose” during a break at the Backpack Heroes stuffing party.
Macy’s team members provided school uniforms.
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“There are so many stressors that can impact their focus, excitement and overall positive outlook on the new school year. Being ill prepared by lacking uniforms, backpacks or supplies needed for school are some of the many triggers that increase the likelihood of poor academic performance,” said Chigozi Okwumabua, supervisor for Intercept. “This program not only helps the children that we serve, but also tremendously decreases the financial load our parents carry. One less worry helps them focus on what matters, which is being the most successful students that they can be!”
The impact of Backpack Heroes extends far beyond supplies. It communicates a profound message of care and belief in the potential of every child, empowering them to be successful.
Youth Villages is extremely grateful to our sponsors, supply drive partners and donors for ensuring our youth are set up for success in the classroom.
Volunteers stuff backpacks with donated school supplies.
Thank you to our 2024 Backpack Heroes Partners
Presenting Sponsor
Southern Security
Federal Credit Union
Uniform Sponsors
Macy’s Old Navy
Supply Drive Partners
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Chick-fil-A
Midtown Memphis
Rotary Club Pfizer
Total Quality Logistics
FEBRUARY 23
The 36th annual Soup Sunday is back this February 2025! This exclusive, elevated tasting event will feature more than 30 of the Mid-South’s best restaurants and caterers serving your local favorites. Soup Sunday has always encompassed the very heart of Memphis with good food, a sense of community and the chance to give back.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
FAMILY’S SUPPORT BECOMES PASSION TO HELP OTHERS
MOTHER, DAUGHTER FIND JOY IN GIVING BACK
How did you become involved with Youth Villages?
Taylor and I were first introduced to Youth Villages before our business, CTD Staffing, opened in 2011. We began personally supporting Youth Villages in its Holiday Heroes program. Each Christmas, we would take our shopping list and personally pick out gifts for several Youth Villages kids. In fact, several of our
family members joined us in this initiative, and it became something we looked forward to each year. We continued this support once CTD Staffing was created, and then we began participating in the birthday celebrations on the residential campus. As we’ve gotten to know the organization more, we have increased our Holiday Heroes support and are also actively engaged in Soup Sunday as a sponsor.
What sets Youth Villages apart in its work with children and families?
We believe Youth Villages never stops thinking outside of the box. They are always thinking about what else they can do to serve the kids within their programs and meet the community’s needs. Their focus is not just in one age or area, but working with the children and youth from an early age up to adulthood.
Why do you support Youth Villages with your philanthropic investment?
The pure joy and love for our community and these kids. We are blessed and feel the need to serve and support an organization that continuously exceeds our expectations with the programs they offer and the number of people they help. We support other organizations within Memphis, but we have a special closeness with Youth Villages because of that.
Why should someone consider becoming more involved with Youth Villages?
They continuously try to add and/or improve the programs they have for those they serve. If you have never taken a tour of the facilities, you must. It’s hard to walk away from that without your heartstrings being pulled.
Beverly Mullikin and Taylor Yatsula
FOR CHILDREN
JAN. 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2024
INNOVATOR
$100,000+
Anonymous
AutoZone
Crews Family Foundation
First Horizon Foundation
Hyde Family Foundation
The Hearst Foundations
Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson
The Rose Foundation
Thomas Garrott Foundation
VISIONARY
$50,000 to $99,999
CN Railway Company
PILLAR
$25,000 to $49,999
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Earl
Mr. and Mrs. D. Bryan Jordan
LEADER
$10,000 to $24,999
Lakeland Lions Foundation
Memphis Area Association of REALTORS
Memphis Grizzlies
Charitable Foundation
The PeyBack Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin
Mr. David Wedaman
*If you made a contribution during this time (above $1,000) but it is not listed, please call 901-251-4813 .
PROTECTOR
$5,000 to $9,999
Altar'd State - Saddle Creek
America's Local Independent Charities of America
Bluescope Foundation, N.A.
CAH - Classic American
Hardwoods, Inc.
Carter Giovannetti
Cummins
Memphis Pride Allstar
Cheer & Dance
Mr. and Mrs.
Stephen M. Roberts
The Salmon Foundation
Sabrina Savillo
State of Tennessee
Ticket to Dream Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Vescovo
Watkins Uiberall, PLLC
We were proud to partner with Ashley HomeStores through their Hope to Dream activation with the Memphis Grizzlies. Families enjoyed a fun night of basketball clinics and then received beds for their children.
BUILDER
$1,000 to $4,999
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Hal D. Crenshaw
James Curry
Delta Dental of Tennessee
James Duckworth
Eutopia Color & Extension
Specialty Salon
Steven Fuson
Ms. Natalie Garnett
Germantown
Presbyterian Church
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gilliland
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Mr. Wyeth Greene and Dr. Melody Greene
Kevin Grimes
Gail Heinsz
International Paper Corporation
James Gattas Jewelers
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Johnson
Knights of Columbus Council 6321
KPMG LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Lackie
Mr. Gerald Laurain
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Lee
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loeb
Memphis British Sports Car Club LTD.
Meagan Patty
Paypal Giving Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pitts
Mrs. Carol Prentiss
Mr. John Price
Jordan and Katherine Purdham
Scott Robbins
Linda Roper
Mrs. Sandra Rutledge
Mr. David Shoemaker
Gary and Glenda Shorb
Jennifer Sims
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Snider
Stacia Taylor
Tennessee Jewelers Association
Trinity Baptist Church
Laurie Turner
United Way of the Mid-South
UPS Store #0614
The UPS Store - Kirby Parkway
Walmart Neighborhood Market Store #3599
William Watkins
Daniel Weber
Mr. Thomas Wicinski
Kemmons Wilson IV
Whole Foods Market
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Wright
Mr. and Mrs. David Young
FRIEND
$500 to $999
Armstrong Allen, PLLC
As You Wish Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Boggs
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown
Cigna
Ms. LaRose Coffey
Data Facts, Inc.
Ms. Samantha Dean
Ms. Tamika Dearman
Mr. Nathaniel Denson
Evolve Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Finch
& Associates, Inc.
Matt and Kait Goudreau
Mrs. Ruby Hancock
Ms. Wanda Harness
Ms. Linda Harwood
Mrs. Deborah Hester
Mr. and Mrs. H. Larry Hilbun
Mr. Thomas Holmes, Jr. Kroger
Joshua W. Littlejohn
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Mr. Gerald Martin
Margaux Moze
Ms. Beverly Mullikin
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parker
Mr. Zakery Parkey
Pfizer, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Sid Phadke
Power & Telephone Supply Company
Mr. Chris Sizemore
Minje and Dr. Randy Ramey
Ms. Aleasa Rankin
Mr. Harry Freeman and Ms. Sara Ratner
Thomas and Laurie Rieman
Mrs. Dabney Wellford
Nathaniel Wright
Sharon Walker
MEMORIALS
Jon Bargiacchi
Ms. Elyzabethe Riley
Marilyn Barner
Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc.
Armando Castroverde
Bartlett Runners Club
Ms. Lynn Bergwerk
Mrs. Anne Borst
Dr. Jane Cox
Mr. James Holland
Paul and Deborah Ireland
Ms. Melissa Powers
Kristina Warren
Peggy Cunningham
Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc.
Donna Gammill
Elizabeth Roemer
Valerie York
Allen Gregory
Sarah Hurley
Kemmons Wilson Insurance
Group/Virtus Insurance
Mr. and Mrs.
Phil Chamberlain
G. Lee Lewter
Mack Bennett
Terry Day
William and Susan Downs
Karen Grimes
Kevin Grimes
Youth Villages was honored to welcome Sylvamo as the presenting sponsor of the 35th annual Soup Sunday.
We were excited to welcome 901FC to campus to have some fun with the boys at Bill’s Place.
Lee Steve McWaters
Mr. and Mrs. John Linthicum
Darla Boston
John and Gigi McCarroll
Memphis Area Association of REALTORS
Ken Rector
Paul and Deborah Ireland
Jim Stafford
William Leake
Mission Monday partner.
Claire Stallings
Crye-Leike Realtors, Inc.
Johnny Zermatten
Realty Title and Escrow Co., Inc.
HONORARIUMS
Pat Lawler
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hilbun
Bryan Jordan
Timothy Lupinacci
Robbie Marshall
Shaheen Joshi
Richard Shaw
Mrs. Deborah Hester
Geneva Willis
Philip LaMely
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Acre Restaurant
Across the Board Catering
Alma Del Jaguar Tequila
Bari Ristorante e Enoteca
Blues City Café
BluffCakes
Buon Cibo
Central BBQ
Corky’s Ribs and BBQ
Crosstown Brewing Co.
Ecco on Overton Park
Erling Jensen
Grind City Brewing Co.
Half Shell
Hog and Hominy
Hog Wild/A Moveable Feast
Huey’s
Kitchen Laurel
Magnolia and May
Margie’s 901 Ice Cream and Cakes
Marshall Steakhouse
McEwen’s
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Patrick’s Neighborhood Bar and Patio
Pink Flamingo Catering
Riko’s Kickin Chicken
Silky O’Sullivan’s
Sunrise
The Beauty Shop
The Majestic Grille
Tsunami
Vanelli’s Deli
Villa Castrioti
Athens Distributing Co.
Ethan Thomas Events
Mahaffey Event and Tent Rentals
Sysco
Strategic Online Systems
Youth Villages was proud to be featured as Altar’d State’s
YOUTH
WEST TENNESSEE BY THE NUMBERS FY24
6,365 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS SERVED
88% AT HOME (WITH FAMILY OR LIVING INDEPENDENTLY)
92% NO TROUBLE WITH THE LAW
97% IN SCHOOL OR GRADUATED
THERE ARE NUMEROUS WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN YOUTH VILLAGES’ PROGRAMS.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR YEAR-END GIVING!
Making a year-end gift to Youth Villages allows you to significantly impact your community and will directly support the youth we serve in West Tennessee! There are so many ways you can give at the end of this calendar year and beyond.
1. MONTHLY GIVING
Make your donation last the entire year by committing to a monthly gift online at youthvillages.org/donate (select West Tennessee from the drop down).
Become a Champion for Children with a gift of $ 84 per month!
2.
FROM YOUR IRA
If you are 70½ or over, you can give any amount (maximum up to $100,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Youth Villages West Tennessee without having to pay income taxes on the money. Gifts of any value of $100,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing you are making a difference. This popular gift option is commonly called the “IRA charitable rollover,” but you may also see it referred to as a “qualified charitable distribution” or QCD.
3.
GIVE A GIFT OF STOCK
Giving of appreciated stock offers a smart way to support Youth Villages while potentially reducing the donor’s capital gain tax burden. Be strategic with your giving and make the most of your appreciated investments!
Youth Villages Fidelity DTC Number: 0226
Account Number: Z7388858
Attn: For West Tennessee
Steady, constant giving — no matter how much or how little — can make all the difference. To have consistent monthly donors lets Youth Villages make a budget and know what they can do.
DEBRA BAILEY
Our financial planner encouraged us to reduce our tax burden by donating money to some worthy charities through Qualified Charitable Distributions.
The first year we did this, we noticed a significant change in the amount of taxes we had to pay, and we had the satisfaction of being able to support organizations that we knew were making a difference in the lives of many people. Talk about a WIN-WIN!
JUDY HOFFMAN
“GIFT OF STOCK” CONTINUED
Have your stock advisor notify Kristin Getman about your gift at kristin.getman@youthvillages.org to ensure it directly supports West Tennessee youth.
4. DOUBLE YOUR GIFT THROUGH YOUR EMPLOYER
Make the most of your contributions to Youth Villages by leveraging your employer’s matching gift program!
5. RECOMMEND A GRANT FROM YOUR DONOR ADVISED FUND
When granting through your DAF, use this information: Tax ID: 62-1652079
Mailing Address: Youth Villages 3320 Brother Boulevard Memphis, TN 38133
Please advise Kristin Getman if you make a DAF gift to ensure it directly supports our West Tennessee families.
Need instructions? Designating a gift?
A gift of appreciated stock to Youth Villages is truly a win-win. Youth Villages yields the full market value of the asset, while the donor can see a significant reduction in capital gains tax. The process is simple, the paper trail complete, and you’ll have no impact on cash position for your daily life.
STEVE ELLIS
Kristin Getman, Asst. Director of Development kristin.getman@youthvillages.org or 901-251-4965
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED through volunteering individually or with a group, contact Anna Otto at anna.otto@youthvillages.org
YOUTH VILLAGES
3320 Brother Blvd. Memphis, TN 38133
(Address Service Requested)
Youth Villages is a private nonprofit that serves more than 43,000 children and their families each year from the following cities and states:
Alabama: Auburn
Arizona: Phoenix
Arkansas: Fayetteville, Little Rock
Florida: Lakeland
Georgia: Atlanta, Douglasville
Indiana: Bloomington, Columbus, Indianapolis
Kentucky: Lexington, Louisville
Louisiana: Metairie
Maine: Portland
Massachusetts: Boston, Marlborough, Springfield, Raynham, Woburn
Mississippi: Biloxi, Greenwood, Hattiesburg, Hernando, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo
New Hampshire: Manchester, Plymouth
North Carolina: Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Louisburg, Raleigh-Durham, Waynesville, Wilmington
Ohio: Dayton, Worthington
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City, Tulsa
Oregon: Bend, Portland, Salem
South Carolina: Columbia, Rock Hill
Rhode Island: Providence
Tennessee: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Columbia, Cookeville, Dickson, Dyersburg, Jackson, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis, Morristown, Nashville, Paris
Washington, D.C.
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