Life has a way of interrupting our plans.
Perhaps even today you were caught in sudden traffic, had an unexpected issue to deal with at the office or a family member became ill. I pray that your interruption was not a continually growling stomach or trying to find shelter for your family because you can no longer afford the rent.
Imagine the immense challenge of a child who needs to remain focused on their academics, but their growling stomach is regularly “interrupting their life,” or they recently overheard Mom and Dad discussing where they can live because they can no longer afford the rent.
Every child should have the opportunity to grow up with stability in their lives and to enjoy fun, youthful activities. No child should grow up with the stress of where their next meal will come from and in whose home they might be living next week.
Ryves Youth Center in Terre Haute has been faithfully helping our community and our children thrive for 30 years. We provide a safe and positive environment where more than 1,500 children each year have the opportunity to overcome the challenges and interruptions of life. At Ryves, learning and development is met without shame or fear...and every child is offered the chance to experience joy and success.
To learn more about Ryves Youth Center and how you can help a child in need, please click here.
