Our youth, our community, our future

We have watched in amazement and appreciation as the Community Youth Center Warehouse has taken shape at its site on Church Street across from Community United Methodist Church. Thanks to many volunteer hours and donations of muscle and money, the 4,500-square-foot facility is almost ready to open to the youth of the community.
Only one thing is missing – and it could be you.
Did your New Year’s resolutions include anything about being more involved in the community? Or do you have a passion you could share with young people? Could you simply sign up to be on-hand to help support the goal of providing a safe and secure place for our community’s youth?
The Warehouse features a large space, with a recreation area, a commercial kitchen, fully equipped computer lab, a stage for performances and state-of-the-art sound and audio-visual equipment.
Based on a national concept relatively new to New Mexico (but a growing movement in Texas), the program features a center-based location for youth, 7th through 12th grades, to have a safe, supervised place to meet, do homework, enjoy recreational activities, take informational classes, produce concerts and much more, after school, in the evening and on weekends.
The goal of Warehouse Director Cathy Thurman is to have 50 volunteers in place during the hours of operation, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays through Saturdays. Volunteers may download an application from the Warehouse Web site, ruidosoyouthcenter.org, and a background check will be required.
For additional information, you may contact Thurman at 257-4170. Your generous gift of your time will help make the center a success.