Ryves Youth Center
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Our Purpose
Ryves Youth Center is a safe place for children to feel accepted, motivated and realize their full potential through programs that promote physical, educational and social development for children ages 3-17. The center operates Monday through Friday afternoon offering supervised activities, tutoring, mentoring, counseling and dinner for every child in attendance.
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Basketball
LeagueYouth Basketball League Tips-off at Ryves Youth Center this Summer
The league offers local youth an opportunity to build athletic skills, develop teamwork and enjoy a safe, supportive environment every Friday evening.
The league is open to youth of all skill levels and is part of Ryves’ broader mission to support positive youth development through structured programming and mentorship.
Participants, volunteers and community supporters are encouraged to get involved.
For more information, visit www.ccthin.org/ryves-youth-center or call (812) 235-1265.
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Year in Review
In FY24, 533 children participated in after-school physical activities at Ryves, 116 children participated in the Champions Reading Program and 86% of children who participated improved or maintained their grades. 26 active mentor and mentee matches participated in our TIME for Me Mentoring Program.
Melissa Schneider, Program Director
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"It takes one individual to help transform a child's life...
"...mentoring works! It helps to improve communication within the home, school and with friends. Children have a better chance of pursuing and succeeding in higher level education."
-Juhi Beri, Mentoring Coordinator
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Family NightRyves Youth Center
Family Night at Ryves Youth Center is a collaboration between community partners who all share a mutual goal to help our neighbors. Family Night takes place every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Ryves Youth Center. A new theme is featured every month that focuses on health and wellness, financial literacy, education, or homelessness. Each event includes a free hot meal provided by Chef Naomi Smith at the Kids Cafe and a guest speaker. The evening also includes games and activities for youth and adults. All families are encouraged to join in the Family Night fun. Activities begin at 4:30 pm in the lower level of Ryves Youth Center located at 1356 Locust Street.
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Sponsor a Child
You can help make a difference in the Wabash Valley by joining the center's Sponsor a Child program. For less than $2 per day, the children attending Ryves Youth Center receive educational assistance through after-school tutoring, meals served every weekday to improve their health and ability to learn, and emotional support through daily interaction with positive adult role models and counselors.
No membership fee or program fee is charged to the youth or their families. On average, it costs $720 to provide programming and services at Ryves Youth Center for each child. To donate, click the button below and make sure to designate your gift to Ryves Youth Center.
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Choose to Make a Difference
Now more than ever, we’re so grateful for the community that has funded, volunteered, celebrated, and advocated for Catholic Charities through the years.
Consider becoming a recurring donor - it is the safest, simplest, and most effective way to continually provide for the needs in our community.
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Where to find us
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Contact Us
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Ryves Youth Center 1356 Locust StreetTerre Haute, IN 47807
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Melissa Schneidermschneiderccthin.orgProgram Director
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Ryves Youth Center
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