Dear Friends, 

At YES to YOUTH, we believe that no matter a child’s past, their future can still be filled with hope. 

Every day, we walk alongside young people who have experienced abuse, neglect, instability, and loss, circumstances no child should ever face. Through the BridgeWay Shelter and the dedicated, compassionate care of our staff, these children find safety, stability, and the encouragement they need to begin again. Beyond the shelter, our four community-based counseling centers provide critical therapy and support for children and families, helping them heal, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. 

This year’s gala theme, Every Child Deserves an Ever After, reflects the promise at the heart of our Mission: that with the right support, each child can heal, grow, and imagine a brighter story for themselves. 

We invite you to join us on Saturday, August 8th, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center for the YES to YOUTH Gala as we come together to champion children in crisis and celebrate the futures made possible through community generosity. 

Your partnership, through underwriting or sponsorship, directly fuels life-saving services and allows us to expand our reach to more youth and families who urgently need help. We are deeply grateful for your consideration and for the compassion you bring to this work. 

With heartfelt appreciation, 

Evan Berlin                      Lauren Fox               Rachel Ray                Amber Scheer 

  Co-Chair                          Co-Chair                  Co-Chair                      Co-Chair

Michele Kooken                             

Chief Executive Officer             

LIFETIME LEGACY HONOREES
Sylvia Caracio & Jacque Everson

PARTNER HONOREE
Robichau’s Jewelry 

COMMITTEE

Chardelle Adelson 
Emily Calver 
Sylvia Caracio
Annabelle Carrillo                   
Lexie Chol                 
Jacque Everson   
Susan Fordyce     
Liz Grimm
Elizabeth Hardcastle                 
Marion Hubbard
Tiffany Iadarola
Christian Meachman
Carrie Meeks
Deneen Newman
Judy Rhodes
Patti Rivela
Rachel Shead       
Peg Welbes
Megan White
Alison Yee 

OUR MISSION

YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County Youth Services strengthens the emotional and mental health development of youth and families by providing crisis intervention, counseling, and suicide prevention services. We provide a safe and nurturing home where abused, battered, sex-trafficked, homeless, and at-risk youth begin healing from the past and become empowered for the future.