Letter to the Editor by, Hallie Winchell, Development Coordinator, Youth Rising

Thanks to the many generous local sponsors and donors, Youth Rising was able to successfully raise funds for Klamath County students on November 14, 2019. The special fundraising performance of “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” by the Linkville Players was a great success, and raised funds for the Youth Rising Drop-In Center, which provides a safe after school space for youth and teens 11-18 years.

All ticket holders, donors and sponsors made this successful event possible! Plus a great big thank you to our volunteers from Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) and Youth Rising. A special thank you to Sherm’s Thunderbird Market, Jimmy Johns, Holiday Market, Give Me Some Sugar, and Jessica Holcomb at Serenity Salon for generously donating to this event, plus our major sponsors the Linkville Players and the Herald & News!

This holiday season, please consider donating funds at www.youthrising.com in support of the many local students benefiting from a safe, supervised space at Youth Rising’s Drop-In Center everyday after school.

Youth Rising is also seeking adult community members, senior citizens, college or high school student volunteers to contribute to the Drop-In Center’s activities, clubs, events & youth leadership opportunities. Help local kids by hosting a workshop or other activities featuring art, music, hobbies or crafts, games, plus workforce training, financial education, or other life skills. To volunteer or donate in-kind items such as games, activities, software programs, equipment, video games, or other items, contact the Drop-In Center from 3 to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, at (541) 851-1112 or email dropin@youthrising.com .

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