Get Involved With YMCA Safe Place Services
We rely on people like you to volunteer time and resources to help teens and families in our community get on a better track. We have an immediate need for volunteers in education programs, Safe Place pick-up, and maintenance of our Safe Place sites.
All YMCA Safe Place Services volunteers receive free training and ongoing guidance, so you can be prepared and comfortable to carry out your duties.
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Volunteer with YMCA Safe Place Services
We have an immediate need for volunteers in education programs, Safe Place pick-up, and maintenance of our Safe Place sites.
All YMCA Safe Place Services volunteers receive free training and ongoing guidance, so you can be prepared and comfortable to carry out your duties.
Y-NOW Mentoring
Y-NOW Mentoring
Children with incarcerated parents are seven times more likely to become incarcerated themselves. The Y-NOW Children of Prisoners Program aims to break that cycle, but we need your help.
Volunteers support every area of the Y-NOW Program, but we have a heightened need for volunteers to serve as mentors who will listen and provide encouragement, support, and stability.
Street Outreach
Street Outreach
Ride along with our Street Outreach team to educate homeless teens and young adults about the help available to them at YMCA Safe Place Services.
Street Outreach volunteers have a unique opportunity to help our community’s most vulnerable teens.
Matt Kubancik Youth Development Center
Matt Kubancik Youth Development Center
Engage with 16 to 22 year olds who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. A variety of positions are available.
Safe Place Pick-Up
Safe Place Pick-Up
Transport kids and teens who need assistance at a Safe Place site to the Shelter House at 2400 Crittenden Drive.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
YMCA Safe Place Services’ Board of Directors is a diverse and vibrant group of local community and business leaders who share a deep interest in the welfare of youth and families in our community.
Board Committees
Board of Committees
Assist in financial development, board development and help find new ways to increase community awareness of our mission and services.
Special Events
Special Events
Volunteer for various fundraising events, including the Turf Classic, Together4Teens Breakfast and Community Luncheons.
Group Projects
Group Projects
Groups from 5 to 25 members assist with facility maintenance and property improvement projects.
Make a Donation
The kids, teens, young adults, and families who benefit from the programs and services of YMCA Safe Place Services do not pay any fees. It is only through contributed funds, your donations and grants, that make our work possible. On average, it costs approximately $100 per day to provide a case worker and care, including housing and food. Your gift allows us to continue to provide the necessary resources to ensure every young person and family in crisis has a safe place to turn.
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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.