Youth Connect Center

It’s that time of year where we need blankets for our unhoused youth. Currently we are looking for:
⭐️the cozier the better! Fleece or flannel is great.
❌ comforters or crocheted and knitted quilts are wonderul, but difficult to manage for our friends when they get wet or are being transported. We will need these later into the winter.
⭐️throw size is always a plus for us.
⭐️the more the merrier

But shelter will be open!

Hey friends, we had a young couple sign a lease yesterday! They are in need of 3-4 lamps (their apartment does not have overhead lights) and a wagon to haul groceries. Please let us know if you can help with these items. Thank you!

Big thank you to Kat with for supporting our staff with a BBQ lunch!

https://www.ky3.com/2026/08/17/youth-shelter-program-springfield-expand-access/

We’ve been working towards the goal of more shelter nights for a long time. With the help of The GLO Center we are able to offer more nights of safe sleep for unhoused youth.

Youth shelter program in Springfield to expand access A Springfield shelter program for youth experiencing housing instability is expanding.

Drop in staff are sick but shelter will be open. See you at 8pm!

We are honored and excited about this new partnership.

Through a partnership with the GLO Center, YouthConnect Center will be able to expand the number of days it offers overnight shelter to local youths. See link below ⬇️

📸 Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader

Looking for a bike for a youth who recently got their first job to get to and from shelter so work. Please message us if you can help!

BACK TO SCHOOL BLITZ The first day of school for kids in Springfield is August 25th and we’ve partnered with Youth Connect Center to