November 20, 2008

Dear Friend,

Almost twelve years ago, a small group of well meaning individuals founded a dream that became the Hampton Roads Youth Center. Since that time, hundreds of supporters joined in an effort to provide a safe haven for children and their families within our community. Your emotional and financial support helped provide a superior environment for residential, educational and family counseling services desperately needed by so many.

While the Hampton Roads Youth Center has met or exceeded all goals, we continue to struggle in the challenging financial arena. Unfortunately, current economic considerations make it impossible to continue with our existing business model as fiscal necessity dictates change.

The Board of Directors has reluctantly decided to discontinue our program of residential care. While we will no longer accept admissions, we will continue to search for ways our organization can help save children’s lives. We will do so in an ongoing fiscally responsible manner.

All parties associated with the Hampton Roads Youth Center thank you for your past support and loyalty. With your ongoing support, the dream will live on and speak volumes to our past success. We hope you will continue to be a part of our renewed mission to save children’s lives and hold families together.

Ronald F. Spindel HRYC Board President

Joseph B. Goldman HRYC Chairman of the Board

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