At Why Not, many of our youth really love the arts. Whether it’s painting or crafting, or writing lyrics and creating music, the arts...

One of the hallmarks of Why Not’s influence in the lives of youth is our leaders in training (LIT) program. Perhaps nothing brings a...

This past fall, we started up several “deep groups.” These help kids go to deeper levels of relationship, deeper within themselves,...

We see it in their anxiety about new or challenging situations, the anger that simmers just below the surface, difficulty with...

Two of our “grown up” friends showed up at Why Not tonight, a bitterly cold evening. Erin gave them each a cup of hot soup. This couple...

“Did you see what’s back here, Sue?” I poked my head out the back door and sighed. My first response- my human response – was to bemoan...

This past Christmas, thanks to you, every one of our youth received a fuzzy blanket. They all love them, but let me tell you about one...

Overheard when opening gifts at the Christmas gift give-away: “Is this really for me?” “These are probably the only gifts I will get for...

Remember Mike? (If not, click here to read the full story) Here is his brother Bryan celebrating receiving his Canadian citizenship...

A year ago, Nate realized that if he continued on the self-destructive path he was on, he would not live to see his 18th birthday. Today...

Do you know that you are wonderful? And so important?? 2020 has given us some real challenges at Why Not. The needs that we deal with...

We are so proud of Jason! He is one of FOUR of our 18+ youth who are going back to school to restart their high school education on...