Now More Than Ever
Melissa Baker
Why Reach for Youth Matters to Our Community
At Reach for Youth, we believe every young person deserves hope, healing, and a second chance. Our mission is simple but powerful: to stand beside teens and families when they face their most difficult challenges and to give them the tools they need to rise stronger.
In 2024, this mission touched more than 2,000 young lives across Central Indiana. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to provide over $300,000 in free mental health and restorative justice services, ensuring that no family was turned away because of financial hardship. With a 97% Teen Court completion rate, we know that our approach not only changes outcomes for individual youth but also strengthens the entire community.
Why Rise and Shine Breakfast Matters
The Rise and Shine Breakfast is more than an event — it’s a gathering of hope. Each year, we bring together friends, neighbors, and community leaders to celebrate the incredible stories of transformation happening through Reach for Youth. It’s a chance to see firsthand the impact of your support, to hear directly from those whose lives have been changed, and to recommit ourselves to the work of giving every young person a second chance.
When you attend the breakfast, you are part of the story. Your presence shows the youth we serve — and their families — that their community believes in them.
If You Can’t Be With Us in Person
We understand that not everyone can join us at Newfields this year. But even if you cannot attend, your gift can still make a difference. By donating, you help ensure that every youth who walks through our doors has access to the counseling, support, and opportunities they need. More than the dollars, your gift tells our families, “We care about you, and we’re invested in your future.”
Join Us in Giving Hope
Now more than ever, our community needs Reach for Youth. And now more than ever, we need you.
- Attend the Rise and Shine Breakfast. Be inspired, celebrate lives changed, and connect with others who believe in the power of second chances.
- Make a gift if you can’t attend. Your support ensures no family is ever turned away.
Together, we are changing the future — one second chance at a time.
Now More Than Ever
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