Tag: growth

Youth Odyssey Update on COVID-19

Update

Hello, here at Youth Odyssey we’ve been monitoring the COVID-19 situation and we’re taking every precaution as you will read.  Our staff and board are working diligently to make sure that when restrictions are lifted we will be able to start our programming up again, stronger and better than before.  However, we need your help…. Read more »

Ooo, that’s New..

New Office

Youth Odyssey has come a long way since our inception in 1997. But our mission remains the same. We are here to make a difference in lives of teens through life skill development and outdoor adventure. Our hopes have always been to grow and expand along with our growing impact. Well, Youth Odyssey is happy… Read more »

Jersey Mike’s Month Of Giving

March is the Month of Giving for Jersey Mike’s Subs Nationwide! Every March, Jersey Mike’s collects donations for a local cause. Then, on the last Wednesday of the month (March 25th), 100% of every dollar that is spent at local Jersey Mike’s stores is donated to that organization. And they mean 100%, not just profits!… Read more »

Who’s ready for a Party!?

Summer Fiesta

This time of year is very important for Youth Odyssey. We have so many things going on, one of which is our annual Summer Fiesta Fundraiser. Our event raises money for so many things we do, including sponsorship for youth to join our summer camps. We have seen great support from our community over the… Read more »

New Year New Moves

The new year brings new goals for Youth Odyssey. We have goals for our staff, our board, and even us as an organization. This ambition will allow us to continue growing and get to where we want to be. But we did not get here just by the work of one person, but by the… Read more »

Youth Leader Thanksgiving Trip

We were once again able to take our Youth Leaders on their annual Youth Leader Thanksgiving Trip. This year we decided to drive up north and visit Lake Mineral Wells State Park. The point of this trip was mainly to scout the park for a potential future rock climbing summer camp. Not only did we… Read more »

Thankful on Thanksgiving!

Many of us look forward to Thanksgiving for a variety of reasons. Some of us for the food, others for the gathering of family members, and some of us for the shopping that comes after. But the most important thing anyone can do on this day is be thankful. Of course everyone will have different… Read more »

Coastal Bend Day of Giving 2019

Summer Camps

This year was our best year yet with the Coastal Bend Day of Giving! We met our match of $19,000 and exceeded our goal this year. Final numbers are still coming in and we will share them with you soon. We could not have done it without you and your generous donations. Making a DifferenceHere… Read more »

Chipotle Fundraiser

It’s fundraising season! Next Tuesday October, 15th we will be having a fundraiser at Chipotle Mexican Grill on South Staples from 4-8pm. With each burrito or taco you purchase, you are helping give back to Youth Odyssey! 33% of the proceeds will go back to us which we will put directly into our programming. We… Read more »

Coastal Bend Day of Giving 2019

Youth Odyssey is excited to announce we will be returning to the Coastal Bend Day of Giving this year! Each year this online event is more successful then the last. Since 2009 the Coastal Bend Day of Giving has raised over $14.5 million for people and animals in need. This year, 50 nonprofits have been… Read more »