Christopher Youth Center

Founded by Dr. Carol Christopher, Christopher Youth Center serves as a safe haven for runaway, homeless, throwaway, victimized, and non-adjudicated youth.

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

Let’s have some fun! See you there!

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

Today is Give for Good! Every donation is used directly towards helping youth in crisis in Northeast Louisiana.

Please visit: https://t.co/uA8ZMHjEZw to make a donation today!
#donatelocal #northeastlouisiana #donate #safeplace #youthshelter

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

Today is social media shoutout day! Feel free to share this post or create your own post! Be sure to tag your local safe place agency, CYC! We appreciate everyone that’s helping us reach the teens that need help in our community 💛🖤
#nationalsafeplaceweek2023

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

SCAVENGER HUNT HINT OF THE DAY!
Do you recognize this Safe Place site located in Monroe?

#nationalsafeplaceweek2023 #nspw2023 #safeplace #northeastlouisiana

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

HINT OF THE DAY!
Can you recognize this Safe Place site in Ruston, LA?

#nspw2023 #nationalasfeplaceweek #nspweek2023 #rustonlouisiana #northeastlouisiana

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

It’s time to kick off National Safe Place week with our Safe Place sign scavenger hunt! 🖤💛
How it works:
Find a safe place sign, snap a photo with it, and send it to us! You’ll then be entered to win a $50 target gift card!

#nspw #nspw2022 #safeplace #northeastlouisiana

[KNOE 8 News @KNOE8]

Executive Director Ella Nimmers of the youth center says they receive an average of 5-10 calls per month from teens that may be victimized or running away from home. https://t.co/lcqrGvjADH

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

Can you tell we love our libraries? 📚 We’re so excited to have Lincoln Parish Library as a part of the National Safe Place program for Northeast LA!

#safeplace #nationalsafeplace #northeastla #rustonla #lincolnparish

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

At Christopher Youth Center, we try our best to ensure that everyone is a success story! 💛

#emergencyyouthshelter #endyouthhomelessness #northeastlouisiana #donatelocal

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

We had a great time being a part of another successful winter formal dance at Neville Jr High! We are so grateful for their continuous support of CYC!

#nevillejrhigh #winterformal #monroela

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

Special thank you to everyone that came out last night and made Light the Night a success! We're glad we were able to share local resources and spread the word about National Runaway Safeline and Christopher Youth Center! 💚💡 #NRPM2022 #monroela

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

We are so grateful to Holistic Vibes for choosing us as beneficiaries of the Natural Hair Expo! It's important that the youth in our programs feel comfortable and confident. Thanks to their donations, we'll be able to provide products that suit the hair type of youth we serve!💛

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

TONIGHT!💚 Come out to Light the Night at the Monroe Civic Center tonight from 6-8pm for a candlelight vigil from 6-6:30 in honor of National Runaway Prevention Month and a resource fair from 6:30-8pm! We will have vendors, activities for youth, music, and food trucks! #nrpm2022

[National Runaway Safeline @1800RUNAWAY]

Hello and welcome to National Runaway Prevention Month! Throughout November, NRS and partners nationwide will be “shining a light” on the issues faced by youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more and find list of the upcoming events at https://t.co/UzjY3DXsRH #NRPM2022

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

We are so excited to have Jackson Parish libraries (Jonesboro branch and Chatham branch) as Safe Place sites! The youth in Jackson Parish now have 2 more places they can go to get help during a crisis! #jacksonparish #safeplace #region8 #teenhelp

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

You can now donate to CYC through Facebook birthday fundraisers! 🥳🎉

To find out how, follow this link: https://t.co/f88VwPCY3V

[National Runaway Safeline @1800RUNAWAY]

Last year we engaged with dozens of our partners to help answer tough questions about young people in crisis, and to bring awareness to the local resources available to help them. Make sure your community isn't left out of the conversation on Friday,11/04 #NRPMChat #NRPM2022

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

ULM Students!! Come visit us at the Ascent Community Event on campus in the Hangar! We’ll be here from 10am-1pm! #ulm #ascent #safeplace #region8 #monroela

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

What you’re going through doesn’t define you. There’s always a helping hand and a new beginning waiting around the corner! ☀️

#christopheryouthcenter #teenhelp #inspirationalquotes #safeplace

[Christopher Youth Center @cycmonroe]

Christopher Youth Center now has a new way to donate! You can use our Amazon Wishlist. Each item you purchase goes directly to the youth at our shelter and the young adults in our Transitional Living Program. Just scan our code or use our link. https://t.co/QwelQEAMGC