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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
UMYH AWARDED $999,715 GRANT
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
Meet Dasia
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
Meet Lataviona
“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
Brand Announcement
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
Meet Kynzie
Kynzie is a brilliant young lady who came to us in 2020, right as COVID-19 was taking the world by storm. She was in an unhealthy placement that was really
Meet Rose
“Everything I learned from UMYH, everything I gained in knowledge, skill, and experience—I now pass along to my children. It was the people who believed in me and saw me
Meet Tabitha
An important part of our mission is to support at-risk young people so they can find a pathway to success—not just during their time in UMYH programs, but as they
Meet Kamden
They say that good things come to those who wait, but one recent graduate proved that they also come to those who work. Earlier this year we celebrated several of