CATCH-A-KID!

YSB is initiating a new program designed to catch kids (ages 10-18) while they are still in the act!  We are counting on you to help us raise awareness about the number of youth in our communities who are doing great things!   Please report any of the following to a Youth Service Bureau staff person in writing as soon as the behavior is spotted:

  • Service or hospitality above and beyond what is expected or required in a workplace.
  • Spontaneous or random acts of helpfulness, thoughtfulness or kindness: mentoring a younger child, helping a senior citizen, cleaning up a park, etc.
  • Creativity in problem solving, conflict resolution or peace-building in the community (especially if it appears to be happening frequently).
  • Selfless giving of time or resources to family, neighbors or church community.
  • Consistent practice of leadership at home, at school or with peers.
  • Unusual acts of compassion or self-mastery in difficult situations.

Procedure for reporting a kid “caught in the act”:

  • Report the act whether or not you know the name of the youth involved in the incident. THEY WILL KNOW WHO THEY ARE! Provide a brief description (100 words or less) of the behavior you witnessed.
  • If you have a snapshot of the youth involved, forward it for publishing.
  • Please send a donation in support of Youth Service Bureau programs to honor the young person. 
  • A list of “Kids Caught in the Act” will be posted for public review in upcoming Youth Pages. The youth will also be notified by mail that they were “caught in the act” of doing something wonderful if you can provide an address! 

Download the Catch-a-Kid Report Form! (PDF file)

The Catch-a-Kid program is a community-building and fund-raising activity of Youth Service Bureau, 244 N Lake Street, Forest Lake MN 55025. 


CAUGHT IN THE ACT!
Angela Walker and Aaron Andreasen recently donated an entire afternoon to selling YSB cookbooks at Marketplace Foods to raise funds in support of Youth Service Bureau programs. Angela, a Youth Advisory Board member, also made presentations to Youth Service Bureau Annual Meeting guests and the Wyoming Town Board in March and April. 

CAUGHT IN THE ACT:
Circle Pines resident, Summar Tueffel was recently caught in the act of doing something wonderful! Youth Service Bureau (YSB) received a letter from Tiffany and David Tueffel reporting the following: “There is an 18 year-old girl, Valerie Tueffel. She has cerebral palsy and drives her wheelchair. But the girl I’m writing about is Summar Tueffel. She is 10. Summar spends a lot of her weekends at Val’s house. Summar helps Val do things that she isn’t able to do for herself. In the summer time, you will see Val and Summar “driving” around Circle Pines. Summar takes Val places that she couldn’t go herself. Summar also helps Val in the home. She helps Val prepare meals and helps her eat, because Val has little use of her hands. Summar is a blessing.”

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