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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
The First Swing: Our Demolition Watch Party Kicks Off the Capital Campaign!
If you heard a crash and felt the ground shake, don’t worry—it was just the sound of progress! Our Demolition Watch Party was a massive success, and the energy was
Community Support Spotlight
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, generosity, and community spirit here, and we’re feeling incredibly grateful! We want to take a moment to shine a spotlight