Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter Receives $1,000 Grant as part of Wells Fargo’s Day of Giving


Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter is the recipient of a $1,000 grant from Wells Fargo. Park Place Outreach is open 24 hours a day as a safe place for runaway or abused youth. This grant will go towards operational and program expenses to keep these youth safe.

This is the only shelter of its kind in the city of Savannah and Chatham County. Park Place Outreach encourages youth between the ages of 11 and 17 to come if they are not safe in their own home or do not have any place to go. Meals are provided to youth as well as transportation to and from school. When returning home family counseling is offered as well as after school tutorial and a drop-in center.

“Every dollar we get towards this organization is a way to help keep a child safe,” said Park Place Outreach Executive Director Linda Hilts. “We thank Wells Fargo for this grant award and helping the youth in Savannah.” Since opening in 1984, over 6,200 at-risk youth have been served by the organization. For more information, visit parkplaceyes.org. MORE INFORMATION ON PARK PLACE OUTREACH

YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER

Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter, located at 514 E. Henry St., provides support for troubled children and teens in Savannah and the surrounding area. Opened in 1984, the shelter, open 24 hours a day, offers youth, between the ages of 11 and 17, a safe and loving environment. Homeless, abused or runaway teenagers can self-admit themselves into this shelter. The Street Outreach Program team offers mentoring to resident adolescents and provides counseling, clothing and personal care items to teens and young adults up to age 21 that are in need and might not come in to the shelter. Whenever possible, the organization’s goal is to keep kids off the street and reunify families. Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter is an equal opportunity provider and employer. With the generous support of local organizations and individuals, the Park Place Outreach Shelter has helped over 6,000 individuals. For more information, please visit parkplaceyes.org or join the group on Facebook (ParkPlace) and Twitter (@parkplaceyes).



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