Program Highlight:
My Place, Inc. (Hendersonville, NC)
This month, NCHEP is highlighting My Place, Inc., in Hendersonville, NC. My Place, Inc. is a promising new 501c3, nonreligious, nonprofit program for homeless youth in the Henderson County area. My Place describes itself as, "a comprehensive, positive youth development program." The program began with two residential homes for youth ages 18-24. One home is for single males, while the other home is for single females and single mothers and their children. These residential homes were created as safe, loving homes where residents learn to cope in a positive way with the normal stresses associated with family living.
While living at My Place, residents learn to accept responsibility, demonstrate tolerance, and establish appropriate interpersonal boundaries. Mental and physical health screenings, counseling, and transportation are also available to residents.
Activities offered to all Henderson County youth, including My Place residents, are:
- A self-paced, accredited, virtual high school
- A youth activity center
- A youth theatre
- A documentary audio and film program
- A café
- An alcohol and drug-free talent exhibition and dance club
- A thrift shop
My Place is a grassroots, community organization that exists through the efforts of many individuals and organizations. It is heartening to see programs for our youth, such as this, come to fruition, and to hear of expanding collaborations between community organizations.
If you would like more information about My Place, please visit their website at www.myplacewnc.org, or visit Generation Y in person at:
Hendersonville, NC 28792
My Place's CEO, the Venerable Dr. Paññavati, may be contacted at:
Hendersonville, NC 28739
