Lee County Youth Development Center

05/19/2025

What better way to celebrate our amazing grads than with a splash of color and a whole lot of love?🎨🎓Our Grad Paint Party was a beautiful, joy-filled moment to honor the Class of 2025. From laughter to bright colors, this celebration was all about community, creativity, and the bright futures ahead.
Congratulations to every graduate-we're so proud of you!

04/22/2025

In honor of bringing awareness to Child Abuse and Prevention, Project Uplift participated in a CAP month activity, an Easter egg hunt hosted by Lambda Chi Fraternity. A mentor painted a beautiful sign of the CTF CAP slogan, and the fraternity guys went over and above stuffing hundreds of eggs for our kids to hunt, what a blessing!

04/04/2025

A beautiful blue sky above served up as the perfect backdrop for our Child Abuse Prevention Month activities. We wore blue in solidarity with others around the state and nation to bring awareness to child abuse and our shared goal of preventing, exposing, and healing victims.

04/04/2025

In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, LCYDC participated in National Wear Blue Day.

Read more about Wear Blue Day and Child Abuse Awareness Month below!

Tomorrow is Wear Blue Day! Join the movement to raise awareness and show your commitment to preventing child abuse. Wear your blue, share a photo, and tag .

02/23/2025

Honored to host Leadership Lee County's Class of 2025 this morning! 🙌🏽Huge thanks to Kristen Reeder for kicking off a dynamic Law and Order Day on our campus! ⚖️

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from LCYDC! 💖✨ Wishing you love, joy, and all the good vibes today! ❤️

01/31/2025

Big news! 🎉 Project Uplift has been named Non-Profit of the Year by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce!✨ This honor reflects the dedication of our volunteers, mentors, and community partners who make a difference in the lives of local youth every day. Thank you for believing in our mission and supporting our work! Here's to continuing the legacy of uplifting and inspiring the next generation.💙

🎉 Congratulations to Project Uplift for being named the Auburn Chamber's 2024 Nonprofit of the Year! 🏆 Since 1973, Project Uplift has been dedicated to…

12/30/2024

🏈🔥 **Iron Bowl Tailgate at LCYDC!** 🔥🏈

We brought the game-day spirit to life at our Iron Bowl Tailgate! From great food to even better company, it was a celebration to remember. 🎉🍔

We were especially honored to have Commissioner Richard LaGrand stop by and join in the festivities—thank you for making the event even more special! 🖤

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up, cheered on their teams, and made this tailgate a touchdown. Here’s to community, camaraderie, and football! 🏟️✨

12/30/2024

🍂✨ **Kicking Off November with Community Spirit!** ✨🍂

LCYDC partnered with the Opelika Community Liaisons to launch the month with a meaningful Community Clean-Up! Together, we rolled up our sleeves to make a positive impact and keep our community beautiful. 🧹💪🏽

A special shout-out to Miah and her daughter for their hard work!💛 Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to this effort. Let’s keep this energy going all 2025! 🌟

12/30/2024

🍁🎃 **Wrapping Up October with LCYDC Fall Festival Fun!** 🎃🍁

We closed out October in style with our LCYDC Fall Festival, featuring an epic Staff Costume Contest that brought out all the creativity and spooky vibes! 🧙‍♀️👻 From festive fun to unforgettable moments, it was the perfect way to celebrate the season and end the month on a high note.

Big thanks to everyone who joined in and made it a fall-tastic event! Here’s to more fun and togetherness as we move forward. 🍂✨

12/30/2024

🎀👟**October Highlights: LCYDC Annual Cancer Walk**👟🎀

This October, the LCYDC family came together for our Annual Cancer Walk, stepping out in unity and purpose to support a cause close to our hearts. With every step, we honored survivors, remembered loved ones, and showed our strength in the fight against cancer. 💕

We’re so grateful to everyone who walked and cheered us on. Together, the LCYDC community is making strides and spreading hope—one step at a time! 💖🎗️

12/30/2024

🍂🏈 **October Recap: Fall Kickback Fun!** 🏈🍂

We kicked off the year in style with our Fall Kickback, bringing staff together for a day of fun, food, and team spirit! Everyone showed up repping their favorite team jerseys, adding a splash of rivalry and camaraderie. 🍕

The highlight? An exciting game of Bingo that had everyone on the edge of their seats, cheering for that winning card! 🎉🖤 From delicious eats to laughter-filled moments, it was the perfect way to start the season and build connections. 💛✨