Even in times of crisis, we’re still here, still helping, and still serving the youth of our community.
That’s Why Your Support Still Matters!
The young men and women we’re caring for in our residential program either don’t have family to go to or are safer with us. They rely on us to providing them with the shelter, support, and guidance they need.
None of it is possible without you and in times like these your support is more important than ever!
Your gifts not only help us continue to serve, but also help us prepare for the surge of need that many expect to take place once the pandemic eventually subsides.
Click the button below to donate!
Current Campaigns
The Greatest Needs Drive (Annual Fund) 2021
This is just like it sounds, an annual endeavor to raise the money needed to make sure we have the resources necessary to keep things going. It helps make ends meet and helps cover everything from unexpected expenses (like when our range quits working, 2 vans go down and need replaced, or roofing replacement) to keeping the lights on so programs can operate.
Every year we need at least an extra $125,000 to keep us going!
$83,654.58
of $155,000 Goal
Cash for Class 2021 – Operation: Perseverance
Since opening our Day Education Program in 2010, UMYH has graduated over 111 students with their High School Equivalency! Even though 2020 was hard on our program, our youth were resilient and we’re grateful for support like yours that helps us keep serving vulnerable youth during difficult times.
Please consider investing in our Cash for Class Campaign to support our Day Education Program, provide education related needs for residents, and help youth pursue after graduation goals!
Thank you to our 2021 sponsors and donors who support our students and their futures in our community! We ask that you please consider investing in our Cash for Class Campaign to support our Day Education Program, provide education related needs for residents, and help youth pursue after grad goals!
Understanding Day Education:
Our Day Education Program is an intensive, full- circle educational enrichment initiative, meant to give young people a second shot at scholastic achievement.
The youth are referred to Day Ed because, for one reason or another, they weren’t successful in traditional or alternative schools. With your support, we’ve been able to help them overcome obstacles and obtain their high school equivalency diploma (similar to the GED). It’s our goal to not only work on their credentials, but their character as well. That’s why, along with educational instruction, youth take part in group therapy to work on interpersonal skills, do community service projects, learn invaluable independent living skills, work on job readiness skills, and even pursue continuing education opportunities.
Students who complete our Day Education Program gain more than just their education; they also gain self-confidence and pride in their accomplishment. On average, those who graduate high school benefit in the following ways compared to non-grads:
- make a higher taxable income
- are more likely to be employed
- are less likely to engage in criminal behavior
- are healthier and have a higher life expectancy
$6,235.00
of $20,000 Goal
2021 Walking for Dreams Family & Pet Walk – THE OUTCOME
The United Methodist Youth Home would like to thank all our 2021 Sponsors, Donors, and Supporters for joining us for the 2021 Walking for Dreams 1 Mile Family & Pet Walk! Because together, we raised over $102K, including our match from the Walking for Dreams Evansville Team, and we are over the moon!
Even with the pandemic setting us back a year and having to expand our building cost due to the inflated lumber costs, we are on the final stretch of our fundraising for our New Girls Home and thanks to everything that was raised from Walking for Dreams we are one step closer to breaking ground this fall.
However, our work at UMYH is never done! If you are interested in donating to our New Girls Home Campaign to help us reach our final goal, click on the button below. Have questions? Contact our Development Team at 812.479.7535 or email tjohnson@umyh.com or kltenbarge@umyh.com.
THANK YOU AND WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR, MAY 22, 2022!
$102,350.06
of $30,000.00 Goal
