Every day at The Village Family Services, we unite under one goal: to end youth homelessness. That’s the theme of our entire year! From celebrating 10 years of serving young people at the Drop-In Center in April to gearing up to host a strategic summit for professionals in October, we are committed to action and to the thousands of young people we serve every year. Yet, we know our work is not done.
With your help, we will close out 2024 stronger than ever as we continue our commitment to lead the way in comprehensive, innovative solutions for young people who are most vulnerable and who need immediate assistance.
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October 11 is National Coming Out Day.
Celebrate the LGBTQ+ youth we work with every day by recognizing an LGBTQ+ friend or family member who inspires you.
Make a Tribute Gift in honor of LGBTQ+ youth who need the support of a caring community.
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New at The Village: Building Emotional Resilience in High-Risk Youth with The Blues Program
With the guidance of some of our incredible service providers, The Village is tackling youth anxiety and depression head-on with an evidence-based intervention that’s showing impressive results: The Blues Program.
This six-week program aims to make a lasting impact on young lives by teaching vital emotional resilience skills to teens aged 14-19. From cognitive restructuring techniques to lasting positive outcomes, learn how this initiative fits into our holistic approach to youth wellbeing.
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Meet Some New Faces at The Village
Did you know that nearly 150 people make up the Village team? Meet some of our recently hired staff members who are working toward achieving the Village’s mission of ending youth homelessness.
Ariana Garcia, LCSW, Assistant Director of Clinical Training, is pursuing her second doctorate that focuses on social justice while expanding The Village’s clinical internship program. Elise Roberts, Director of Development, brings over a decade of fundraising expertise to the organization and has worked with foster youth as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Priscilla Cuevas, Enhanced Care Management Supervisor, is a nature and animal lover who is dedicated to building a team of care coordinators to go above and beyond for all clients.
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Operation Toy Joy: Bringing Magic to Children this Holiday Season
Sometimes, support extends beyond the services we provide. Help bring some much-needed joy to a child’s life by participating in our annual Holiday Toy Drive. We aim to collect over 500 toys and gift cards to distribute far and wide to youth in our community. There are so many ways you can help:
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- Sign up to get a box to collect toys at your business or school. We will send you a box and flyers to assist in your efforts and when the box is filled, we will arrange to pick it up!
- Purchase and drop off a new, unused toy at our North Hollywood offices
- Buy directly from our Amazon Wishlist
- Make a donation
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October 30 – United to End Homelessness Summit: Join us for a transformative summit on youth homelessness featuring keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Siegel, bestselling author of “The Whole-Brain Child” and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA. This collaborative event brings together 200 leaders, service providers, and stakeholders to explore age-appropriate strategies for addressing youth homelessness, with Dr. Siegel sharing critical insights on why young people experiencing homelessness require different services than adults.
This event will serve as a critical platform for collaboration and advocacy, driving forward the mission to end youth homelessness.
Tickets on sale here and 3 CE’s are available.
November 1 – Holiday Toy Drive Starts! Learn more here.
December 3 – Giving Tuesday: Giving Tuesday transforms generosity into a global movement, amplifying your impact when millions unite in a powerful wave of collective kindness. Stay tuned for opportunities to give on Giving Tuesday and beyond to show your support for The Village.
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If you are a young person in need of support, please reach out to us at [email protected] and you will be directed to a member of our team who can help.
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