Message from Dr. A. Nathan Young
May 2025
Dear friends,
Can you believe it’s here already? I can’t believe we’re already on the edge of Summer 2025! Here at Upward, we are already planning for the kids who are going to be blessed by our annual summer camp!
This year, we will be hosting 60 campers ranging in age from 5 to 17. Our theme is “Superhero.” By developing their faith, character, and life skills, they will discover what God has purposed them for. They will learn both Biblical and practical applications of six core words: confidence, purpose, diligence, initiative, responsibility, and compassion.
During their six weeks with us, our campers will engage in real-life simulations and skill-building exercises designed to reinforce the six core words. Our 11-17-year-olds will also lead by example as they teach the lessons they learn to younger children.
Resume writing workshops, budgeting classes, journaling, community service, and trips to local trade schools and universities will keep them busy with meaningful and impactful experiences this summer. I’m tired just thinking about it! I am equally excited about the impact that will happen in their lives!
The cost for six weeks of camp for all 60 campers is $60,000. We expanded our services from 30 kids two years ago, based on the need for and our ability to handle more kids. Thank you for helping us do that!
Whatever you can do financially to help us get this done for the kids in our community is appreciated! You can sponsor a teen, an event, or a need. You can also choose multiples…go ahead! Be our guest! (lol)
To help with this effort, simply click on the “DONATE” tab.
Thank you for keeping the legacy of “Changing Lives” alive! And I appreciate your support!
Yours truly,
Dr. A. Nathan Young
Make Checks payable to:
Upward Community Services
P.O. Box 630
Covington, LA 70434
Who we are
Since 1989, Upward Community Services (UCS) has improved the lives of the working poor in St. Tammany and Washington parishes by giving them the opportunity and exposure needed to break the cycle of poverty, crime, neglect and substance abuse.
Faith-based, non-denominational and unique in its mission, Upward Community Services is a nonprofit organization that strives to make your community a better, safer place to live.
We would love to hear from you.
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985-893-5880