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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Youth Rising, a private non-profit social services agency, is reopening its Drop-in Center in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Teens and young adults, ages 14 to 21, will once again have a place to go to find a community where they are accepted, appreciated, and assisted.
Read MoreYouth Rising recently received funds from the Oregon Department of Education, Office of Developmental Disabilities and Vocational Rehabilitation to provide 20 part-time positions for teens and young adults with physical, developmental or other disabilities, those living in poverty, as well as homeless youth, or individuals with other barriers to employment.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, May 21, 2019, an award for $5,000 was presented to Tasha Locks, Youth Rising Executive Director and Founder, and Program Director Britt Weidman by Washington Federal Bank Grants Administrator Ann Hall, accompanied by Bank Managers Heather Tyler, Heather Curtis, and Associate Kendon Holt, at the Youth Rising Drop-In Center at 723 Main Street, in Klamath Falls. The grant was made in support of the Youth Rising House shelter project.
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