The United Methodist Youth Home
The United Methodist Youth Home’s mission is to help at-risk youth become responsible and productive members of the community. We have three core programs focusing on Truancy Intervention, alternative high school education, and providing a secure supportive place for teens to take refuge. It is our mission to help these young men and women realize they’re valuable and capable of greatness.
UMYH was founded in 1979 by members of the United Methodist Church who realized teens needed help overcoming life’s trials. Thankfully they didn’t wait for someone else to do it, they prayed and took action. We’re thankful for their witness as well as the faithful support of countless others who are still stepping up to ensure these often overlooked jewels have the opportunity to shine. We encourage your prayers, appreciate your donations, and invite you to join us in our efforts to support the future leaders of our community.
Ways to get involved:
1. Prayers – we are always thankful for the prayers for our youth and our staff.
2. Support Special Projects:
• Spring/Summer – Walking for Dreams (Mothers & Fathers tributes)
• Late Summer/Fall – Cash for Class
• Fall/End of Year – End of Year Annual Fund Drive
3. Help Aldersgate contribute supplies – adult clothes and undergarments, individual snacks and breakfast items, male & female hygiene products (i.e. shampoo/conditioner, body wash, and feminine products), and art & activity supplies. Aldersgate could pick a specific month to collect one or more of the items. Contact Michele (contact info below) if this way to support the Youth Home appeals to you.
4. More specific items through the year are high school aged school supplies and backpacks for before school starts and Christmas gifts during the holiday season. (Aldersgate traditionally provides Christmas gifts for the boys and girls.) Gift cards are always accepted to ensure we are able to purchase appropriate sizes for our current youth.
5. Volunteer – we have both inside & outside opportunities for volunteers! Our needs are ever-changing, but we do have some things that always seem to stick around. Outside work includes power washing and staining the deck, weeding, etc. Inside work includes helping with mailers, scrapbooking and cleaning. Join an Aldersgate work team.*
6. Social Media Support – we are very active on our social media accounts! Sometimes, we just simply ask for a Like & Share to help spread the word of our mission! Also, signing up for our monthly e-news will give you an inside look at what’s going on at the youth home and updates on those we serve.
Updated opportunities and current campaigns are always available on their website www.umyh.org
The contact for this ministry is Va Cun, Director of Development, at Vcun@umyh.com or 812-479-7535 (Youth Home). *For information about Aldersgate work teams, contact Michele Bryant at 812-205-6987 (cell) or msdbryant@sbcglobal.net.
