Igniting Potential in our at-risk youth Imagine a young person, finding themselves in a maze of difficult challenges and situations, with no clear path forward and no support system to turn to. This was the reality for Anthony (identity changed to protect privacy) a few months ago. If asked if he could earn his high […]
Raising awareness for at-risk youth. Come join in on the fun! Calling all neighbors, friends, and families! Get ready for some end of summer fun with a purpose at UMYH’s Third Annual Block Party! Mark your calendars for September 20, from 4pm to 7pm. Here’s what you can look forward to: Bounce House: Keep the […]
Meet Tionna Tionna passed her HiSET (High School Equivalence Test) on March 13 and is ready to begin the next chapter(s) in her life and academic career. We are so proud of Tionna and her accomplishments at UMYH—and everything she will accomplish from here forward! Tionna had always struggled in school. She struggled to pay […]
January is Mental Health Awareness Month. Taking care of ourselves and attending to mental wellness is important for everyone. In our fast-paced, social medial based global society, adolescents appear to be greatly impacted. Globally, nearly 15% of young people ages 10-19 experience a mental health disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease […]
Parties, Presents, & the Magic of Christmas The magic of a UMYH Christmas would not have been possible without everyone who came together for our young people to make sure they had a traditional holiday season, in their non-traditional circumstances. One young person in our residential program came to us less than a week before […]
This year, when you invest in the future of our at-risk youth for Giving Tuesday, your gift will be matched in a 1:2 ratio. (**Up to $3,000 in matching funds available)
UNITED METHODIST YOUTH HOME AWARDED $999,715 FOR AT-RISK YOUTH UMYH is excited to announce we have received a three-year grant of $999,715 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help expand our therapy and high-school equivalency services to at-risk youth. This is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s initiative, Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana. The aim of the […]
Meet Dasia Before coming to UMYH, Dasia didn’t set goals or plan for her future. She thought dropping out was her future. “I was very nervous and had a lot of anxiety around my placement at UMYH. I was worried it would be extremely restrictive, like a jail or ‘locked up’ facility,” shares Daisa. […]
“I love my ‘Truancy’ days with Harley. We work one-on-one and when I accomplish my goals for the week, she treats me to lunch. I view graduation as the key to my success: finding a better job, getting the option to go to college, and living a better life.” -Lataviona Everyone’s success story looks different. […]
We are proud to announce the launch of our new logo and website. As we look to celebrating the 45th year of the United Methodist Youth Home in 2024, our organization has grown and evolved in many ways. We have added programs, extended reach, and served more and more at-risk youth in our community each […]
