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The Power of a Fresh Start
At UMYH it is our firm belief that a person’s past does not define their future. Sometimes, all it takes is a “fresh start” and a steady support system to

Weathering the Storm: UMYH showed up
When the heavy snowstorm that was forecasted came through last weekend, much of Evansville “paused”. Schools went virtual, families hunkered in place, and many businesses including most of our programs

Walls are Up! Health & Wellness Center
As 2025 comes to a close, we are thrilled to share that construction on our Health & Wellness Center is hitting its stride! The drywall is officially up. The open

Behind the Scenes: Holiday Magic
If you walked into our conference room during the month of December, you might have been slightly overwhelmed. What is usually a space for meetings and quiet study had been

A UMYH Tradition: Giving Thanks, Delivering Meals
Each year, UMYH prepares roughly 40 tote bags, each full of all the ingredients needed to prepare a standard Thanksgiving dinner (including a gift card for a turkey). These “Thanksgiving

Learning for Our Youth
At UMYH, providing the highest level of care to the young people we serve doesn’t just rely on our staff’s direct services; it starts with our leadership and extends throughout

Celebrating Determination: November 2025 Graduation
In November, we had the last Day Education graduation of 2025. We got to celebrate 8 amazing young people who earned their high school equivalency. Graduation ceremonies on campus are
Connecting Community and Candy at the BFit Family Night!
What a blast we had at the BFit Family Night! This was a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with families right where we have our corporate gym membership, and
Cozy Firesides and Comfort Food: Latest Family Night
There’s nothing quite like a crisp evening, the smell of woodsmoke, and a table piled high with comfort food to bring everyone together. This past Family Night was truly one
