Forge Youth and Family Academy

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Forge Youth and Family Academy The FORGE mission is to BREAK THE CYCLE generational poverty and substance abuse.

Providing various programs at no cost to assist youth and families to invest in themselves and break generational cycles of poverty, abuse, addiction and illiteracy. FORGE operates with Christian principles but welcomes believers and non- believers to join. Helping youth and young adults build self-esteem, self-actualization and learn they are are a product of their own motivation and not their environment is the goal with every FORGE member and their families.

08/20/2026

🎒✨ 2026 BACK-TO-SCHOOL WISHLIST THREAD! ✏️📚

Teachers, schools, classrooms, daycares, support staff, counselors, coaches, school programs & others helping our local kids — drop your back-to-school wishlists below! 👇

As we head into another school year, we know just how quickly those classroom and program expenses can add up. So, FORGE is opening up our page as a place for our community to share, connect & pay it forward. ❤️

📍 HOW IT WORKS:

🍎 If you’re an educator, school employee, daycare provider, classroom support professional, youth program, or someone helping local students, comment below with your wishlist link and a little bit about who/where you serve.

📲 Know someone with a wishlist? Tag them or share this post with them!

🛒 Want to help? Browse the wishlists in the comments and, if you’re able to swing it, choose a list and send something their way! Even one item can make a difference.

A quick note: FORGE primarily serves communities throughout Delaware and Maryland, so we especially encourage local educators, schools, daycares and youth-serving programs to participate.

This post is intended to be a community sharing space. Posting a wishlist does not guarantee that FORGE will purchase items or that a list will be fulfilled. FORGE does not select, manage, approve, purchase or distribute items from the wishlists shared here. Any purchases are made independently and directly by members of the community.

No pressure. No promises. Just neighbors helping neighbors when they can. 💛

👇 DROP YOUR 2026 WISHLIST BELOW!

And even if you can’t purchase something, a tag, comment or share might put the right wishlist in front of someone who can.

DO GOOD. BE GOOD. THINK GOOD.
Together, we can help our local kids and the people who support them start the school year strong. 🎒✏️❤️

A day was had!!! Thank you for inviting us Bryan's Bowling Center - it was hot but it was 100% worth it and we would do ...
07/05/2026

A day was had!!! Thank you for inviting us Bryan's Bowling Center - it was hot but it was 100% worth it and we would do it all over again if asked!

- IF WE MISSED ONE, PLEASE ADD IT TO THE COMMENTS UNDER EACH LOCATION POST!! -Happy Independence Day 2026! | We are cele...
07/04/2026

- IF WE MISSED ONE, PLEASE ADD IT TO THE COMMENTS UNDER EACH LOCATION POST!! -

Happy Independence Day 2026! | We are celebrating this year with a fun community give back moment at Bryan's Bowling Center in the small this year!

It's a HOT one and we want everyone to stay safe! You can find information about the cooling centers under each location graphic.

☀️ Extreme heat can become dangerous quickly. If you don't have access to air conditioning, or know someone who doesn't, take advantage of local cooling centers and community resources.

💧 Heat Safety Reminders:
Drink plenty of water-even if you don't feel thirsty.
Stay indoors or in air-conditioned spaces during the hottest part of the day (10 AM–4 PM).
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and take frequent breaks if you're outside.
Never leave children, older adults, or pets in a parked vehicle - even for a minute.
Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone with medical conditions who may be more vulnerable to heat-related illness.

🐾 Don't Forget Your Pets!
Make sure pets always have access to fresh, cool water and shade.
Walk dogs early in the morning or after sunset to avoid hot pavement, which can burn their paws. If the pavement is too hot for your hand for 7 seconds, it's too hot for their paws. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion such as excessive panting, drooling, weakness, or vomiting, and seek veterinary care immediately if needed.

❤️ A quick check-in with a friend, neighbor, or loved one can make all the difference during extreme heat. Stay safe, stay cool, and share this post to help others find relief.

07/03/2026

I just have to share it I had the most amazing phone call with a FORGE original. The whole reson we started FORGE was this family and in 2026 we are different but still going. Anthony is like one of our kids and his brothers as well. I needed that call. God is good.

06/27/2026

🇺🇸 We’re Excited to Be Part of Laurel’s 4th of July Community Celebration! 🇺🇸

FORGE Youth & Family Academy will be joining the celebration at Bryan's Bowling Center on July 4th, and we’d love for you to stop by and say hello!

As a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth, young adults, and families thrive, we’re proud to support events that bring our community together. We’ll have an information table where parents, youth, and community members can learn more about our programs and how we’re working to build a stronger future for Laurel and other surrounding communities.

At FORGE, we believe that when young people have positive influences, meaningful opportunities, and a strong support system, they are more likely to succeed both in school and in life. That’s why we offer:

✅ Youth Mentorship Programs
✅ Food Pantry Support
✅ Adult Transition Services
✅ GED Assistance & Educational Support
✅ Resume Writing & Employment Readiness
✅ Family and Community Resources

Over the past several years, our community has experienced heartbreaking losses of young lives. While there is no single solution, we believe that mentorship, education, parental involvement, and positive community connections play a critical role in helping young people make healthy choices and reach their full potential.

If you’re a parent, grandparent, caregiver, educator, or simply someone who cares about the future of Laurel, we’d love to talk with you about how we can work together to support the next generation.

Stop by our table, meet part of our team, and learn how FORGE is helping break the cycle through mentorship, education, and opportunity.

📍 Bryan’s Bowling Center
📅 July 4th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Together, we can build a stronger community for our youth and families. ❤️

🌐 Visit us at: www.forgeyouth.org

❄️ POWER OUTAGES? NEED A WARM PLACE TO GO? With the snow storm impacting Delmarva and outages being reported across Wic...
02/23/2026

❄️ POWER OUTAGES? NEED A WARM PLACE TO GO?

With the snow storm impacting Delmarva and outages being reported across Wicomico, Worcester, and Sussex Counties, all electric companies are actively working to restore power.

In the meantime, if you or someone you know needs a safe, warm place to go, here are some available warming shelters & emergency resources in our area:

📍 WICOMICO COUNTY (MD)
• HALO (Hope & Life Outreach) – 119 South Blvd, Salisbury – 410-742-9356
• HOPE – 129 Broad St, Salisbury – 410-677-0757
• Wicomico Civic Center – 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury (Daytime Warming Center)
• Hands & Hearts Ending Homelessness – 31525 John Deere Dr – 443-397-2243
• Christian Shelter – 334 Barclay St – 410-749-5673

📍 WORCESTER COUNTY (MD)
• Ocean City Cold Weather Shelter (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) – 10301 Coastal Hwy – 443-880-5060
• Diakonia, Inc. – 12747 Old Bridge Rd – 410-213-0923
• Samaritan Ministries (Pocomoke) – 410-957-4310
• Life Crisis Center (Emergency Shelter) – 1-800-422-0009

📍 SUSSEX COUNTY (DE)
• Adams State Service Center – Georgetown – 302-515-3080
• Laurel State Service Center – Laurel – 302-875-8402
• Shipley State Service Center – Seaford – 302-628-6700

🚨 Need transportation or additional shelter placement?
Dial 2-1-1 for 24/7 assistance.

If you know of any churches, fire halls, or community centers opening as warming stations, please comment below so we can keep this list updated for our community.

Stay safe. Stay warm.

Address

7804 Gumboro Road
Pittsville, MD
21850

Telephone

+14433662813

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