A Reflection on the Youth and Family Center, Today and Tomorrow​

A Reflection on the Youth and Family Center, Today and Tomorrow A letter from Bridget Jones, Former Executive Director For so many of us, 2020 has been a year of uncertainty filled with loss and hope, anger and resolution, isolation and community. However, with the help of our family and neighbors, we continue to rise […]

The YFC Prepares for Growth During the Pandemic

Amidst Pandemic, the Youth and Family Center Prepares for Growth and Builds Deeper Service Offerings Press Release Contact:Bridget Jones, Executive DirectorThe Youth and Family Center (314) 231-1147bjones@theyfc.org  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Amidst pandemic, The Youth and Family Center prepares for growth and builds deeper service offerings St. Louis, MO— Just days after the March COVID-19 shut-down orders, The […]

This work is essential

This work is essential An update to the Community from Bridget Jones, Former Executive Director To my fellow community leaders, volunteers, and program and outreach essential workers:  The work you do is extremely important!  You are – we are – a vital part of the fabric of our community. While the work we have been […]

An update to the community regarding recent events

To our neighbors living in our Near North Side community, and my fellow St. Louisans across the region:  A note from Bridget Jones, Former Executive Director Recent events have shed a clear light on the injustice that many have endured for centuries. We have dwelled in this state for far too long and recognize the […]