The LeFlore County Youth Services in Poteau received a much-needed donation and just in time for Christmas. Rent One of Fort Smith, Arkansas donated eight mattresses to the non-profit facility that provides opportunities for healthy development to the youth and families of LeFlore and Haskell Counties.
The shelter has 8 beds and were in need of 8 mattresses. Without even being asked, Rent One, stepped up to the plate and provided those mattresses.
Rent One is committed to helping people in the community said Mike Blevins, manager, “We wanted to make sure that kids have a comfortable place to lay their head at night.”
“Thank you so much Mike Blevins and Rent One for your generous donation of 8 new mattress for our emergency children’s shelter,” said Terri Krebs, LCYS Director. “Our children greatly appreciate having a nice place to place to lay their heads at night.”
LeFlore County Youth Services Emergency Youth Shelter operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week providing temporary and emergency shelter to youth ages 10 to 17. These children are offered a place of safety during uncertain and turbulent times. Counseling services may be provided through LeFlore County Youth Services, Inc. as necessary and often can make the difference in assisting these children on their path to healing and recovery.
A Parent may utilize the shelter for their children for up to 48 hours in a crisis situation. This can often provide the parent and child with the critical time they need to de-escalate and gain a new perspective on a difficult situation. The goal of the Youth Shelter is to provide a home-like environment to promote a sense of safety.
The Youth Shelter is licensed by the Department of Human Services of Child Care and is also monitored by the Office of Juvenile Affairs. The Youth Shelter provides the basic needs of food and shelter as well as counseling services and supervised activities such as computer time, video game, puzzles, movie time, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes.
Due to the revolving nature of the shelter there are many needs that come up daily. Many of these needs are being filled through community donations.
The following is a current list of items that are needed:
Underclothes – Pajamas – T-Shirts Hygiene items: Deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairbrushes /combs
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