What Is Youth United?
Youth United (YU) invites youth ages 5-25 to fund and build a home with a local family.  The youth are the leaders, planners, fundraisers, public relations specialists and builders in our goal to build one house per school year.  Older youth (16-25) build the house.  Youth of all ages can share their imagination and energy with us in the effort to end poverty housing as they raise money & awareness.
 
Youth United now has their own Facebook page.  Click here  to join the conversation about the Youth United Program in Lake County.  
Youth United 2011-2012
 

Students from the Youth United Program met this October to begin planning for the year.  We had five different Youth United Chapters at the meeting.  We are looking forward them raising the reamining funds to begin building their house for the year!
 
Needed: $7,000 to complete the 2011-12 YU house.   
 
What can you do before your school year ends?

 
Start a Youth United Club
• Talk to your friends - see who's in
• Find an adult advisor
• Review Letter of Intent (contract) with advisor and other leaders
• Contact HFHLC at 847-623-1020 to let us know your plans - we'll come meet with your group
• Make fundraising plans
• Submit signed Letter of Intent to HFHLC
• Review the 2009-2010 To Do List for scheduling crews
• Get started and make a difference in another family's life
 
Reasons Why You Should Get Involved in Youth United:
• Learn about poverty and affordable housing advocate for families in need
• Make the dream of owning a home come true for a family
• Build a house from start to finish
• Grow leadership, social and construction skills
• Work with a diverse group and make new friends
• Make a long-lasting difference in your community
 
Take the first steps:
Check out Youth Programs at Habitat International Youth United or Contact Julie Donovan at (847) 623-1020 ext.120 or E-mail [ email ].
 
Stevenson High School on Scaffold