
Youth Villages Have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve! Please consider a gift of $20.10 today to help us serve more families in 2010.
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The new year is now just hours away and we’ve resolved to make an even greater impact in the many communities we serve.In 2009, Youth Villages made a positive difference in the lives of more than 15,000 children and families. ...

Youth Villages Northwest and Delta give kids a fantasy flight to the North Pole
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Children facing big, scary problems got to escape them on a make-believe flight to the North Pole.

Youth Villages If you read Cherry's story earlier, you might also be interested in this related editorial:
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For a long time, Cherry Adams was just an idea to me, a metaphor, a representation of all the challenges that face thousands of Memphis kids who grow up in poverty.

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read about Cherry, a bright girl whom Youth Villages is helping. Visit
www.YouthVillages.org to learn how you can help us help Cherry and
other young people like her.
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Cherry Adams' is a life in which painful lessons are learned early: Dreams don't always come true.

Youth Villages Happy holidays! We appreciate your support in helping children and families live successfully.
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Youth Villages How to make sure your charitable donations will actually help those who need it this holiday season: http://tinyurl.com/ybrdv27

Youth Villages Here's a great video on foster care by ABC 24 Eyewitness News in Memphis
Mary: A Former Foster Kid Gives Back in Adulthood|myEyewitnessNews.com, Memphis News, Entertainment,
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Mary Lee was a teenager who wanted a “forever family.” Just days before her 18th birthday, she got one.

Youth Villages Like so many children taken into state custody because of neglect, Fred developed behavioral problems, coming to Youth Villages for foster care and residential services. Youth Villages believes children are raised best by families. Our Intensive In-home counselors reunited Fred with his Aunt Shirley and assisted as the...y became a family through adoption. This spring, Fred's Youth Villages counselor was there with the family when Fred addressed his senior class as valedictorian. At Mississippi State University on an academic scholarship this fall, he's also on the football team. He's been an inspiration to me, his aunt says. He's an inspiration to all of us.
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Youth Villages Seeing #TheBlindSide? Learn about another heartwarming success story with an SEC football connection...http://tinyurl.com/y984g33
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Like so many children taken into state custody because of neglect, Fred developed behavioral problems, coming to Youth Villages for foster care and residential services.Youth Villages believes children are raised best by families. ...

Youth Villages Need some inspiration today? Liz Murray went from "Homeless to Harvard." Read about her recent appearance at the 2009 Youth Villages employee conference at memphisparent.com.
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The staff of Youth Villages heard from several inspirational speakers this week at their annual employee conference. Liz Murray, a young woman whose journey from homelessness to Harvard brought the audience to its feet, delivered a simple message: One person can make a difference. ...

Youth Villages Youth Villages appreciates people like Lynda Drake, the "Mrs. Claus of Crye-Leike." Thanks so much, Lynda!
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Memphis Accounting Department Manager Finds Ways To Save Money For Crye-Leike, REALTORS And Raise Money For Youth Villages All In A Days Work

Youth Villages Support Youth Villages by bidding at Crye-Leike's Silent Auction next week. Auction items will be on display from Monday, 11/16 thru Friday, 11/20 at the Crye-Leike Corporate Headquarters located at 6525 N. Quail Hollow in Memphis. The auction will close at 4 p.m. on that Friday.
Crye-Leike Supports The Children In The Care Of Youth Villages
Location:Crye-Leike Quail Hollow, Memphis
Time:9:00AM Monday, November 16th

Youth Villages National Adoption Month, November is a time to celebrate those families who have adopted a Tennessee child and to call attention to the many children of all ages who are waiting to be adopted. Youth Villages hosted a kickoff event Nov. 9. Here's a short video recap. You can learn more about foster care and adoption at www.youthvillages.org.
Youth Villages Designated National Adoption Month, November is a time to celebrate those families who have adopted a Tennessee child and to call attention to the many children of all ages who are waiting to be adopted. Youth Villages hosted a kickoff eve...nt Nov. 9. Here's a short video recap. You can learn more about foster care and adoption at www.youthvillages.org.
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Shelby County groups to kick off National Adoption Month with foster and adoptive parent celebration
WHO: Hundreds of foster and adoptive parents and children will kick off Shelby County’s National Adoption Month celebration. ...


















