25th Anniversary Celebration Event

The Youth Shelter is in need of a twelve-passenger van to transport youth to school, medical appointments, counseling, and fun activities. A new van would also avoid the refurbishment and high maintenance cost of a used vehicle. Shelter staff are currently limited in the number and type of activities they can engage the teens in due to a lack of proper and safe transportation.

The roof of the Youth Shelter was last replaced in 2001 and is currently in need of replacement and serious repair to specific areas. The roof-line is unique due to Shelter expansions and renovations. A solid, quality, long-term roof would provide shelter for area teens in crisis for years to come.

Along with the roof, our heating and cooling system has reached beyond its expected lifespan and is in need of replacement. With advancements in technology, we hope to install a more efficient system that will keep the Youth Shelter a warm and comfortable space for youth in crisis.

The strength of any building begins at its foundations and the Youth Shelter is no exception. Recently, damage to the Shelter's foundation was discovered and is in need of urgent and critical repair. Grace Fellowship Church has graciously offered to donate a portion of the cost to fix the foundation.

The Youth Shelter is truly a home and, as with any house, annual maintenance is required to keep the dwelling in tip-top shape. Our Shelter has multiple large bedrooms, bathrooms, a computer room, a large kitchen, a sensory room, and multiple outdoor activities including a pool, deck, and ropes course, that require annual and ongoing work.