We are tremendously grateful to all of our donors, fundraisers, and volunteers for supporting Boys & Girls Haven during Give for Good Louisville 2024. We couldn't have done it without you. 

1 day 🕔
$55,102 raised 🎁
106 donors 💚
110% of our $50,000 goal  

All proceeds will help us continue to deliver a high quality of care for young people in foster care.

Boys & Girls Haven is excited to announce an $80,000 grant from the Clark Family Foundation, Inc., a family foundation based in Naples, Florida, dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of children. This generous contribution will fund critical renovations to the living spaces on our Residential Foster Care campus, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment for the children in our care. We are deeply grateful for the Clark Family Foundation's commitment to supporting the needs of vulnerable youth.

Shoutout to Draped in Style for donating several boxes of pillows, sheets, and comforters. Cozy nights ahead! 

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the 2024 Irish for Kids Golf Scramble hosted by the Ancient Order of Hibernians! 

Tee-riffic vibes for a great cause.

“The Independence Readiness Program partnered with Fifth Third Bank to provide a Life Skills 'Banking 101' workshop for our young adults. Representatives Faiza Omar and Kate Samuels led interactive activities and group discussions, using budget forms and real-life examples to illustrate the benefits of banking and money management."

- Ayla Espinosa, IR Manager

A group from Spirit Airlines worked tirelessly to paint a fence in our Animal-Assisted Therapy facilities. They also helped out in the Haven Peace Garden. This was their first visit with us and they plan to come back again! 

A BIG shout out to the Junior League of Louisville for hosting an ice cream social and game night for our staff and residents. The youth loved the ice cream, especially all the toppings! Junior League also delivered fresh flowers to the front office in recognition of the work we do at BGH. 

"Last week, during our service time at Boys & Girls Haven, it felt so natural jumping in playing games & cutting up with the kids. I’ll always have a soft spot for kids in the care of the state & am glad to still support them through partnerships like this."

- Lori Michelle Mangum, Junior League of Louisville

"I met this wonderful group of drummers at this year's World Fest. They usually meet at Waterfront Park and during festivals around town. They're a mix of men, women, young, and old. I asked if they'd consider coming to campus to do a circle with our boys...they came out the very next weekend. 

Being part of the drum circle with our youth was extremely moving for me. They were all engaged and represented themselves and the organization in a way I’ve never seen before. I was proud of them all and hope we can make drum circles a permanent part of our programming. The Haven Peace Garden as a venue was amazing."

- ShaRonda Allen, Training Supervisor

Join us for our largest fundraiser of the year on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at The Olmsted. Doors open at 5:30 PM for cocktails, followed by a seated dinner. This unforgettable evening will also include an auction, a raffle, special guest speakers, and music by Jane's Jazz Addiction. All proceeds benefit youth and families served by Boys & Girls Haven, ensuring they receive the support and care they deserve.

This special event honors the memory and philanthropic spirit of Terra Morey Boone and Anne Geher Discher with the presentation of the Nicholas X. Simon Altruism Award. Their lives were distinguished by generosity and compassion, and their legacy continues to inspire & remind us that an individual can change the course of a young person’s life.

Boys & Girls Haven is a private non-profit agency supporting youth and families in Kentucky through a multifaceted and comprehensive continuum of care. We are trauma-informed caretakers providing six core services: Residential Therapeutic Foster Care, In-Home Foster Care, Transitional Living Programs, Independence Readiness, Haven Family Counseling Services, and Animal-Assisted Therapy. Our mission is to shelter, heal, and teach children and young adults to become resilient members of our community through an integrated spectrum of care.