2025 Block Party: All the Details!
The wait is almost over! We’re so excited to welcome you to our Annual Block Party. You’ve heard about the fun, and now we’re ready to share all the details to help you plan your visit. Food & Fun Come hungry! We have two fantastic food trucks ready to serve you. Crazy Daisy will be […]
Getting School Ready
Summer might be winding down, but the energy at United Methodist Youth Home (UMYH) is just getting started as we gear up for a new school year! For our Day Education students, the hard work has been happening all summer. Many of them are focused on a big goal: testing for their high school equivalency. […]
Family Night- Quarter 3 2025
What a fantastic time we had at our recent Family Night! As you know, these quarterly events are a special chance for residents to invite their loved ones to campus for an evening of fun, and this one was truly memorable. We transformed our campus into a vibrant carnival ground, bustling with laughter, friendly competition, […]
Back to School Bash: 2025
It’s crazy to think that summer is coming to a close, and our annual Back to School Bash indicates just that! With a heat advisory in full effect, it was a scorcher. For those brave souls outdoors—youth and staff alike—it was mandatory to be participating in the “water fight”. Talk about a refreshing way to […]
Leaving a Forever Mark
Our Friend Janette’s Decision to Leave a Legacy At UMYH, our mission to help at-risk youth become responsible and productive members of the community is a continued journey that was started over 45 years ago. This journey is sustained by the incredibly support of our community—through gifts, volunteer hours, prayers, and more. The most recent […]
Enhancing Safety and Well-being
UMYH recently completed significant security and safety upgrades to campus, reinforcing our commitment to providing the most secure environment possible for our youth and staff. Alongside recommendations from our new insurance partners, we’ve added security cameras in both classrooms and ensured that all office doors where staff and youth will be one-on-one now feature windows. […]
Mentorship Campaign Success (and next steps)
We are thrilled to share some incredible news about our recent Mentorship Campaign! Our goal was ambitious: to raise $15,000 to provide 945 hours of direct services to the youth we serve. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we didn’t just meet that goal- we surpassed it! Together, we raised an astounding $16,730! This support means […]
Highlighting Volunteer Impact
We’ve had some incredible volunteers on campus recently! From sweating in the summer heat to crawling under decks to retrieve long-lost basketballs, these summer volunteers are the backbone of keeping our campus safe, beautiful, and fun. The Blue Grass Church youth group did something truly unique this summer. They took a “local mission trip,” doing […]
Continuing the Journey: How You Can Stay Involved
As we wrap up our April Awareness Month here at the United Methodist Youth Home (UMYH), we want to express our deepest gratitude for your engagement and support. Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared stories of resilience, transformation, and the incredible impact your contributions have on the lives of young people navigating challenging circumstances. […]
Success Stories: How UMYH Changes Lives
Welcome back to the United Methodist Youth Home (UMYH) April Awareness Month blog series! In our first post, we discussed the vital need for UMYH’s services in our community. This week, we want to shift the focus to the incredible transformations and successes that happen every day within our walls and beyond, thanks to the […]