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Community Impact

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.

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Our Impact

  • 50,000

    Number of teens educated about Safe Place Services every year

  • 5,000

    Number of adults that attend community, business and educational events for Safe Place

  • 150

    Teens that get the help they need at area Safe Place locations

  • 85%

    Percentage of teens successfully discharged from Shelter House

  • 93%

    Percentage of teens that learn at least one skill or conflict-solution strategy at Shelter House

  • 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

  • 63

    Number of homeless teens and young adults were case-managed and offered
    access to safe housing and free mediation through Street Outreach

  • Youth standing outside smiling in front of friends

    Chelsey and Shelter House

    Chelsey felt the support of Shelter House staff when she found they could help her advocate for herself. “Like hundreds of others, I finally had the strength to take that first step, to save myself.”

    Every year, Shelter House takes bold steps to make sure over 600 youth and families have the tools and connections they need to not only survive but thrive.

  • Teen sitting on steps

    Elijah and Street Outreach

    Elijah had been living in an adult homeless shelter for three months when he was approached by YMCA Safe Place Service’s Street Outreach worker Brianna. “She reassured me that things could get better and that I was capable of changing my life.” Each year our Outreach Program touches the lives of over 500 young people with information about how to access immediate help.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.