Hero Newsletter - May 2025
- Youth Haven
- May 6
- 3 min read
YOU CAN HELP CHILDREN
FEEL VALUED THIS SUMMER!
Children right here in the United States have been abused, abandoned, subjected to drugs or violence, suffered the effects of poverty, or endured other traumatic experiences. With your gift to Youth Haven this summer, you will help provide a safe and fun environment for kids who have gone through hardships and are not being reached with the hope of the Gospel. You will help those kids discover they are important to us, and their lives have value because God loves them and created them for a very special purpose. That truth is life-changing, and you make it possible for them to receive it! Thank you for giving them hope for the future and empowering them to overcome the past!
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Your gifts, volunteer hours, and prayers provide a safe and fun environment for unreached children to discover the love of Jesus!
ON-SITE SUMMER FUN
During the summer months, we offer an exciting summer camp opportunity for disadvantaged kids! Summer camp gives them the chance to get away from the hardships of their everyday life and simply be kids. From the moment they step onto our campus, they know they are loved and accepted, no matter what they've experienced in the past. Through a variety of fun activities, we help them explore the great outdoors, try new things, and develop new skills. And it's all with the intentional goal of sharing Jesus with kids who aren't hearing about Him anywhere else!
Summer fun includes:
archery • biblical creation experiences • biking • bouldering wall • campfires • chapel • crafts • gaga ball • game room • great food • gym • maze • outdoor games • petting farm • playground • sports • swimming • water games • waterslide • zipline • more!
"Everyone is so nice! My kids get to learn about God in a safe and fun way. Youth Haven has been a blessing to many young children and I hope to see them continue on for a long time!" - Parent
YOUR GIFT helps a child build self-esteem
In an effort to help them develop valuable life skills, each child who participates in Youth Haven's programs has an opportunity to work toward goals and earn prizes. On site, they can complete a "Check Chart" with specific daily objectives. At home, they earn prizes by completing and returning activities we send them in the mail or post on our kids' website. Through this process, they learn to follow directions, take responsibility for their actions, and work to accomplish something even when it's not easy. It encourages them to show kindness and build each other up, and it helps build their self-esteem when they achieve each goal. Most importantly, it provides teachable moments for our staff to share biblical principles with the kids. It shows them the importance of reading their Trailbook (custom Bible) and helps them understand how to use it as their guide for life.
FROM A CHILD:
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Thank you for allowing God to use you in the life of a child who needs His love this summer.
Nathanile's Story: Because friends like you gave, Nathaniel found a place to belong and discovered the healing love of Jesus.
You can help give kids a comfortable place to sleep while they are at Youth Haven this summer and throughout the year!
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