Hope arises with the openings of our newly renovated Van Vleck House and Hirschfield Centers - hope that was made possible by you. The improvements provide safer, more therapeutic spaces for youth and more education, programming, and staffing. We need even more well-rounded services to heal our community from the inside out, truly! With our Building Brighter Futures campaign at 80%, $3 million left to raise, and the Red Top Meadows renovations beginning, we can’t wait to see what this year holds.
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In 2023, TYFS provided…
The newly remodeled Van Vleck House now offers an in-house safety room for suicidal youth. The room was designed to feel like a bedroom and features a view of Snow King while also providing a safe space for youth who are at risk of harming themselves.
The Van Vleck House serves the tri-county area- Sublette, Lincoln, and Teton Counties. Of the counties served, 76% of the youth come from Teton County.
When remodeling the Van Vleck House, the builders removed the original roof, only to find three additional roofs! Additionally, when the builders removed all the walls down to the studs, they found all white ceramic electrical units downstairs. They estimated the units were likely installed in the 1930’s, about the same time Jackson got electricity.
In 2023, TYFS provided services for 41 youth and their families at the Van Vleck Group Home and Crisis Shelter.
The renovations at the Hirschfield Center mostly improved building functionality. As part of the project, 37 new windows were replaced, as before the improvements, when Snow King would make snow, it would snow INSIDE the Hirschfield Center. We can work with our clients in a suitable indoor environment thanks to the upgrades. We have all been commenting that it feels like summer!
Red Top Meadows Data Points
Do You Want to Make a Difference in Our Children’s Lives?
Supporting our organization doesn’t have to mean giving money. You can become an advocate by hosting an evening event with friends and/or help spread the word about the need for youth crisis services. We also offer tours of one or all of our three sites so you can understand first-hand who we serve and what programs we offer. To arrange a time please email scavallaro@tyfs.org.
If you feel called to support us financially, here are some great ways we could use your help!
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Our Wish List
We’re always in need of supplies for our kids to be the most successful. We have a variety of items and price points from a few local and national stores.
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