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Thoughts from the President and CEO

What an exciting time of year, right? Most of us look at the new year as a time for a clean slate, new opportunities and hope for a better tomorrow. For the youth we serve, hope is often in short supply. Because of you, and our other supporters, young people who had felt hopeless and alone, are now connected and hopeful. We are proud to serve as a turning point for youth in our community.

The team at Youth Services has a lot of hope for the future as well. Our holiday match campaign was a huge success, raising more than $120,800 in much needed funds to ensure we can meet the unique needs of those we serve. Our heartfelt gratitude to the generous, anonymous donor who made this holiday match possible.

We are inspired by the young lives changed for the better. Please take a moment to read Kinzee’s story and hear what she has to say to those who helped her transition from a life of instability to one on a solid foundation.

In addition, we will be celebrating our 46 ^th Anniversary on February 8, and we sincerely hope you can stop by to help us celebrate. There will be an exciting announcement that day, so you’ll want to closely watch your email and our social media in the coming days.We can’t wait to share everything that is happening at 201 NE 50th Street with you soon.

Kami N. Kuykendall

President and CEO

You Gave Her Hope

Poverty is just what Kinzee and her twin sister Tori knew. Growing up, they rarely had hot water or electricity. Their mom and stepdad moved them around from place to place - they couldn’t keep a home. Sometimes the family lived with family or friends - couch surfing as a family.

Enter Youth Services - forever changing Kinzee and her sister's lives.

Read more about Kinzee's story here.

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Let's Celebrate!

In February of 1972, a group of visionary leaders came together to change the course of history in the community and bring about a positive impact in the lives of children and families. We have been able to do this through counseling, educational support, mentoring and job assistance while also meeting their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter.

Over the last several years, we have further integrated services for the youth we serve and have focused on not only being trauma informed, but being trauma responsive.

To better reflect this philosophy and outcomes of the youth we serve, there will be an exciting reveal at our Open House celebrating our 46 ^th Anniversary on Thursday, February 8 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We hope you can drop by and join us. We can’t wait to share our news with you, our biggest supporters. RSVP here .

It's Time for Reach for the Stars!

Who is ready to hang out with friends, enjoy delicious food and beverages, play some fun games and compete for cool auction items, all while supporting youth in our community? We sure are!

The 16 ^th Annual Reach for the Stars! will be April 5 at The Criterion in Bricktown. This year’s Game Night theme will elevate the fun and bring some nostalgia too – you won’t want to miss it! Sponsorships for the event are now available. Contact Melanie at [email protected] or call (405) 235-7537. You can reserve your table online here . Watch for more details soon!

A Magical Holiday Season

Last month, 100 youth had a brighter holiday because of you. Staff made personal holiday deliveries to our young clients. The youth who were in our shelter woke up on Christmas morning to a room full of presents – personalized just for them. But, on December 7, 60 of our clients were able to attend a huge holiday celebration at First Christian Church. The teens enjoyed a traditional holiday meal, played games, listened to festive music and opened gifts. For many of the kids, it was their first time to have a party with gifts.

Thank you to all who made donations, volunteered their time and support to make this day memorable for our kids.

Workplace Heroes

Our thanks to everyone who supported Youth Services with payroll deductions or one-time gifts through your workplace giving campaigns including the United Way Campaign, Heart of the City Campaign, State Charitable Campaign and Combined Federal Campaign. We are proud and thankful to be a partner agency of the United Way of Central Oklahoma and be an approved Combined Federal Campaign charity. Those payroll deductions add up and make positive changes in young lives. Thank you!

Calendar of Events

February 8 – Big Reveal Celebration and Open House

It's our 46th Anniversary and we have an exciting news to share with you. Stop by between 8 to 10 a.m. to see what is new and hear from some of our amazing clients. RSVP here .

March 21: Oklahoma Nonprofit Advocacy Day at the State Capitol

Join us from 9 a.m. to noon at the State Capitol to get to know our state legislators and discuss the mission and needs of Youth Services. More info coming soon!

April 5: Reach for the Stars!

Join us for this annual event full of fun activities, fabulous food and drink all while raising much needed funds to provide life changing services to the youth we serve. Registration is available here .

February 27 - March 6: Changing Young Lives Tours

Spend an hour with us to learn more about the lives being changed daily and hear the success stories of the resilient youth we serve. Contact Melanie at 405-235-7537 or [email protected] to reserve your spot today.

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201 NE 50th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73105-1811

Phone: 405-235-7537