Our Mission,
Your Impact
Youth Haven's mission is to provide life-changing, Christ-centered experiences for disadvantaged children.
Your Gifts Matter!
Your gifts to Youth Haven help meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children. We serve a special group of children who would not be able to experience a place like Youth Haven if they had to pay for it. 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. We provide our programs to them free of charge, and without state or federal funding.
"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
​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.
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what your gifts provide
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A safe and fun environment, on site or online
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A variety of engaging activities that allow them to have fun, explore the great outdoors, develop new skills, form positive memories, and learn about Jesus
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Plenty of nutritious, delicious food - a stark contrast to what many of them face at home, where they are often hungry
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A quiet, peaceful place to sleep, with a comfortable bed and bedding
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Personal hygiene items, school supplies, toys, clothing, shoes, and other items a child might need
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A full Bible called the Youth Haven Trailbook, which the children keep and use with their at-home activities
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A chance to connect with other kids facing similar circumstances
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Caring adults who share the love of Christ and teach biblical principles
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Engaging monthly mailings filled with Bible-based activities and challenges they can complete and return to us for prizes
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Birthday cards and personalized mail
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Access to our kids' website, with safe and fun content to help them learn and grow in Jesus
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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!
Through your gifts, 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!