Open Door Youth Services

06/12/2026

Want to stay connected with Open Door Youth Services? Our newsletter is published twice each month and is the best way to stay informed about what's happening at the shelter. Throughout the month, we share program updates, service spotlights, community highlights, staff shoutouts, upcoming events, and current needs, giving you an inside look at the impact your support makes possible.

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06/08/2026

Today we're celebrating Tishia and her 3⃣ year work anniversary at Open Door Youth Services! For the past three years, Tishia has been a calm and caring role model for the youth we serve. Her compassion, patience, and commitment help create a safe and supportive environment where our youth can grow, heal, and succeed. Working with youth isn't always easy, but Tishia consistently shows up ready to make a difference. Her positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile have made a lasting impact on both our team and the youth who walk through our doors.

Thank you, Tishia, for your hard work, your heart for serving others, and everything you do for Open Door. We are grateful to have you as part of our team and look forward to celebrating many more milestones with you!

💚 Congratulations on 3 years!

06/03/2026

This weekend, June 6–7, communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana will come together for the annual WHAS Crusade for Children Telethon.

Since 1954, the Crusade has grown into one of the most successful community fundraising efforts in the country, providing critical support to organizations serving children with identified health and developmental challenges.

We are incredibly grateful to the WHAS Crusade for Children for investing more than $80,000 in Open Door Youth Services over the years. Their support has helped us strengthen programs, improve services, and better serve vulnerable youth throughout Southern Indiana.

The Crusade is truly a backbone of support for so many organizations like ours, and its impact can be felt in communities across the region every day.

Be sure to tune in to the telethon this Saturday and Sunday and consider supporting this incredible tradition of helping children thrive. Thank you, WHAS Crusade for Children, for all you do!

05/19/2026

Check out our finish line photos from our recent 5k fundraiser! 📸🏃🏻‍♂️🏁

05/18/2026

Today we’re celebrating an incredible milestone for our Assistant Director, Alisha, on 18 years with Open Door Youth Services 🎉! Over the past 18 years, Alisha has become one of the driving forces behind Open Door. Her role reaches far beyond a title. From hiring and training staff, coaching and supporting team members, helping manage day-to-day operations, overseeing programs, and making sure things keep moving forward behind the scenes, she truly has her hand in almost every part of our organization. Alisha’s leadership dedication have helped shape Open Door into what it is today. She is someone our staff can lean on for guidance and support, and someone our youth benefit from every single day whether they realize it or not. No matter the challenge, Alisha is always willing to step up, problem solve, and do whatever is needed to support our mission and the young people we serve.

Her commitment to Open Door and to this community has made a lasting impact on countless lives over the years. Thank you, Alisha, for 18 years of hard work, leadership, and dedication. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and lucky to have you as part of the Open Door team! 🎉

05/18/2026

2026 Open Door Youth Services 5K Run/Walk Results 🏅

Thank you again to everyone who participated in this year’s race despite the weather! We had a great turnout and truly appreciate the support shown for our youth shelter and the young people we serve in our community. We have posted the finishing times for our top 60 finishers below.

Congratulations to our Top 3 Finishers:
🥇 Joseph M. — 18:07
🥈 Chastain S. — 20:13
🥉 Jason C. — 21:45

🌟 Special shoutout to one of our youngest top finishers who completed the course:
Peyton M. (10 years old) — 24:12

🏃 Full Results:
1. Joseph M. — 18:07
2. Chastain S. — 20:13
3. Jason C. — 21:45
4. Robert G. — 22:34
5. Peyton M. — 24:10
6. Casey N. — 24:45
7. Wyatt L. — 24:54
8. Daniel L. — 25:04
9. Christopher M. — 26:16
10. George A. — 26:22
11. Noah H. — 27:30
12. Unknown — 28:19
13. Brycen V. — 28:20
14. Michael B. — 29:39
15. Aly L. — 30:53
16. Kameron H. — 31:15
17. Eli S. — 31:43
18. Edison L. — 31:51
19. Robert B. — 32:26
20. Troy R. — 32:44
21. Madisyn M. — 32:56
22. Cassandra S. — 35:31
23. Mason B. — 35:56
24. David M. — 36:10
25. David A. — 36:38
26. Luis A. — 41:19
27. Dekanawida N. — 41:54
28. Sam N. — 42:58
29. Kaitlin P. — 43:15
30. Mackenzie S. — 43:54
31. Katelynn S. — 44:34
32. Abigail R. — 44:34
33. Lia L. — 44:35
34. Dennis V. — 44:44
35. Brandon C. — 46:40
36. Christy L. — 46:43
37. Ronnie I. — 46:43
38. Joni A. — 48:11
39. Renee B. — 48:43
40. Loany C. — 49:02
41. Daisy G. — 49:09
42. Malinda C. — 49:49
43. Rachel N. — 55:31
44. Caia R. — 58:25
45. Gabrielle B. — 58:25
46. Michael B. — 59:34
47. Amber B. — 59:34
48. Mike B. — 1:00:08
49. Lisa R. — 1:00:09
50. Casey B. — 1:00:10
51. Greg R. — 1:00:10
52. Odalis O. — 1:00:14
53. Cheryl F. — 1:03:14
54. Miriam F. — 1:03:14
55. Gina K. — 1:03:14
56. Joe H. — 1:08:06
57. Norman S. — 1:08:06
58. David J. — 1:09:32
59. Jeanette L. — 1:09:32
60. Linda P. — 1:09:32

If you participated and do not see your time listed, please send us a Facebook message, and we will do our best to update the results.

05/16/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for our 9th Annual 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser!

We know the weather was far from ideal, so we especially appreciate everyone who still came out in the rain to support Open Door Youth Services and the youth we serve in our community. Thank you to our runners, walkers, volunteers, sponsors, staff, and community partners for helping make today possible. Events like this directly support our efforts to strengthen and improve our youth shelter and services for young people in crisis here in Southern Indiana. We’re incredibly grateful for the support shown today and apologize again for the rainy conditions.

Photos and race results will be posted soon to our Vince Klein Run like a Superhero Memorial 5K page!

05/14/2026

Parking details for our Saturday morning fundraiser ⬇️⬇️

🚗 Parking & Check-In Information: Parking will be available along Water Street and in the YMCA parking lot located across the train tracks from the Amphitheatre. Please make sure to check in at the Amphitheatre stage before 10 AM to receive your race bib number and get checked into the event.

Race-day check-in will begin at 9 AM.

We can’t wait to see everyone Saturday morning!