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Mission & Purpose

Youth Haven's mission is to provide life-changing, Christ-centered experiences for disadvantaged children.

Your gifts to Youth Haven help meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children. This includes boys and girls living in foster care, single-parent families, or low-income homes, as well as children who have experienced abuse, neglect, gang violence, or even a parent in prison.

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Our programs include:

Through all of these methods, children  learn they are loved, valued, and have the potential to do something great with their lives. Most importantly, they discover God loves them, created them for a purpose, and will never leave them, no matter what they might be going through.

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At Youth Haven, hurting children find hope. And it's life-changing!

Smiling Child

Breaking the Cycle

"The state is always wondering how we can break this cycle of dysfunctional families, abuse, and hurting children in the system... and places like Youth Haven are how we do that." 

-Courtney, Agency Partner

YOUR GIFTS MATTER!

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Youth Haven was established in 1968 as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that does not receive state or federal funding. The children we serve have limited resources and opportunities, so we provide these experiences to them free of charge.

 

Your gift to Youth Haven shows the children they are loved and valued. Love gifts from financial supporters provide the children with...

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  • A safe and fun environment, on site or online

  • A variety of engaging activities that are designed to help them have fun, explore the great outdoors, develop new skills, form positive memories, and learn about Jesus

  • Plenty of nutritious, delicious food - a stark contrast to what many of them face at home, where there is not enough food and they are often left to fend for themselves

  • A quiet, peaceful place to sleep, with a comfortable bed and warm bedding

  • Personal hygiene items, school supplies, toys, clothing, shoes, and other items a child might need

  • A full Bible called the Youth Haven Trailbook, which the children keep and use with their at-home activities

  • A chance to connect with other kids facing similar circumstances and realize they are not alone

  • Caring adults who demonstrate the love of Christ and teach biblical principles

  • Engaging activity booklets or newsletters mailed to them each month, with Bible-based activities and challenges they can complete and return to us for prizes

  • Birthday cards, letters, and activity sheets

  • Access to our kids' website at havenforkids.fun, with safe and fun content to help them learn and grow in Jesus

  • A place to belong, with steady positive influences and stability in the midst of uncertain or changing circumstances

 

You can change the life of a child with your gift!

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