
YMCA Safe Place Services is a branch of the YMCA of Greater Louisville. We’re committed to making our community stronger by providing help, hope and healing to teens and families in crisis, including homeless youth and those in need of youth homeless shelters. Our mission is to accept, affirm and advocate for youth by empowering them to reach their full potential in spirit, mind and body.
Our Impact
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50,000
Number of teens educated about Safe Place Services every year
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5,000
Number of adults that attend community, business and educational events for Safe Place
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150
Teens that get the help they need at area Safe Place locations
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85%
Percentage of teens successfully discharged from Shelter House
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93%
Percentage of teens that learn at least one skill or conflict-solution strategy at Shelter House
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896
Number of homeless teens and young adults that were given emergency assistance, including food, clothing, personal hygiene products or first aid through Street Outreach
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63
Number of homeless teens and young adults were case-managed and offered access to safe housing and free mediation through Street Outreach
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Who We Are
We’re committed to making our community stronger by providing help, hope and healing to teens and families in crisis.
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How We Help
From Safe Places to Shelter House to mentoring projects, YMCA Safe Place Services offer a variety of programs for teens and parents.
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Get Involved
We rely on people like you to volunteer time and resources to help teens and families in our community get on a better track.