Youth First Newsletter

Summer 2025

Gibson County Students Have Their "Ducks in a Row"

“Having your ducks in a row” is an idiom that means being prepared, well-organized, and having all necessary plans made before starting a task or situation. The phrase suggests that one has everything in order, like a line of ducks following their mother. This school year, these Gibson County students are proud to have their ducks in a row, although a year ago that wasn’t the case.

Fashion for a

Purpose


Saturday, August 9 at Eastland Mall

Youth First Golf

Scramble


Monday, September 15 at Quail Crossing Golf Club

Youth First Pickleball Tournament


October 3-5 at Daviess County Pickleball Courts

Youth First Services


Mental Health Professionals in Partner Schools

Youth First Programs


Family First, Camp Memories, WhyTry & more

The Value of Chores


Read advice from our professionals

Middle Schooler Madyson Zollman Raises Funds to Help Prevent Teen Suicide


In May, 8th grader Madyson Zollman raised over $400 for Youth First and inspired her community to “Be the Change” when it comes to addressing and preventing teenage suicide.


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Youth First Announces Holli Sullivan as New President & CEO


Youth First, Inc.’s Board of Directors has appointed Holli Sullivan as President & CEO, succeeding Parri Black, who retired in May after 21 years of leadership.


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23rd Annual Youth First Benefit Auction Raises $309,072

What an amazing event! The 23nd Annual Youth First Benefit Auction, presented by Edward Jones, raised an incredible $309,072 toward our mission of strengthening Indiana youth and families. Read More

A Special Thanks to our Auction Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Edward Jones Advisors: Sarah Browning, Brent Courter, Mike David, Melissa Kahn, Brian Lowe, Don Patton, Jr., Jason Rainey, Jon Scheer, Lawrence Taylor, John Ubelhor, and Jack Young


Awards Co-Sponsors

Houchens Insurance Group

TrueScripts


Platinum Sponsors

CenterPoint Energy

Deaconess Health System

Indiana Members Credit Union

VanceMitchem Public Affairs


Diamond Sponsor

JASPER Engines & Transmissions


Gold Sponsors

Ascension St. Vincent Evansville

Atlas World Group

Banterra Bank

Bridge Alt

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Evansville Tool & Die, Inc.

Drs. Michael Hoover and Maria Del Rio Hoover

Jackson Kelly, PLLC

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick

Liberty Federal Credit Union

Lieberman Technologies

Miller Pipeline

Old National Bank

Shoe Carnival

Slade

Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons

WSB


Silver Sponsors

Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing

Anchor Industries

Berry Global

Evansville Living

Hafer

Harding Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.

Heritage Federal Credit Union

HR Solutions

Inclusion and Beyond, Inc

Keller Schroeder

Kemper CPA Group LLP

LNB Community Bank

Perry and Amanda Moore

On The Spot Utility Resources, LLC

Regency Properties

Torian Insurance

United Capital Financial Advisors

Drs. William and Mona Wooten


Bronze Sponsors

ADM

Black Equipment Co., Inc.

Cook Orthodontics

Diehl Consulting Group

Duncan's Janitorial & Carpet Cleaning

Ellen Browning Design & Associates

First Bank

Gibco Motor Express

Happe & Sons Construction, Inc.

Indiana Farm Bureau - Kyle Musgrove

Johnson Family Dental

Dennis and Catherine Lamey

Moore Metal Works

United Fidelity Bank

Ziemer Funeral Home

Ziemer Stayman Weitzel & Shoulders


Care + Connection = Capable Kids. Your support makes a difference.

Kids will soon be heading back to school and Youth First knows the equation for success is Care + Connection = Capable Kids. Your donation supports our team of 100 Youth First Mental Health Professionals in 130 Indiana partner schools.

Our mission

Youth First is dedicated...

to strengthening youth and families by providing evidence-based programs that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and maximize student success.

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