YOUTH UNITED is a comprehensive summer program to engage youth ages 13-17 in community stewardship. Two teams of 9 youth have been given the opportunity to complete a ‘task’ for an area non-profit.
The program is run in conjunction with the Elk River YMCA and Caring Rivers United Way. YOUTH UNITED is a unique program where students learn group work, gain new skills, and have an impact on their community.
ELK RIVER
TEAM 1. This Youth United group chose to help ‘makeover’ the recreation room at MacGregor Place (group home for individuals with developmental disabilities). MacGregor Place is managed by Opportunity Partners and is located at 497 Gates Ave, Elk River. Students will be painting the walls, buying new rec. equipment and giving the room an overall facelift.
PRINCETON
Team 2. This Youth United chose to ‘makeover’ the children’s area at Belle Haven Townhomes which are located at 101 18th Ave N. in Princeton. These townhomes are for individuals with children who are coming out of treatment. These families are homeless and find a home at Belle Haven. Currently, there are 18 adults and 33 children living at Belle Haven. Youth decided to help paint and refresh the children’s area, as well as help enhance the play area outside.
Each team has been given $1,000 to assist in their project. Upon completion teams will report to a panel of judges who will evaluate the projects.
Local Judges are:
Sue Hix
Jim Boyle
Jeff Beahen
Gary Meyer
Marie Norman
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