July 2025

Summer at YAIPAK: Compassion in Full Swing 💛

This season has been filled with moments that remind us why we do what we do—from serving flood-affected communities in Texas to celebrating local foster families and adopted seniors right here at home. We’ve also marked a special milestone—our 9th anniversary—with gratitude for every heart that has helped us along the way.

Here’s a look at the impact we’ve made together… and the hope we’re still building.

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Be the Hope, Serving our Seniors

We’re excited to share that YAIPAK has officially “adopted” South Central Village, a senior apartment complex in Clarksville! Each month, our volunteers will hand-deliver food bags filled with pantry staples and small essentials—providing more than just groceries, but also connection, compassion, and care to residents who need it most.

This new initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to meet practical needs while building meaningful community.

📖 Read more about it in ClarksvilleNow

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Project Rebuild Hope: Texas Flood Relief Underway

In the wake of devastating floods across parts of Texas, YAIPAK is actively coordinating with local officials and boots-on-the-ground partners to bring strategic relief to the hardest-hit areas. While the situation is evolving, one thing is certain: we are committed to showing up with hope, resources, and compassion.

Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, homes, and a sense of normalcy. We are praying alongside you—and responding with action.

📦 Want to help?

Your donations make an immediate difference. Monetary gifts allow us to meet critical needs quickly and efficiently.

Give today at YAIPAK.org/give.

🚚 Sud Squad Volunteers Needed

Our mobile laundry unit is being deployed to serve flood-impacted communities. If you're interested in volunteering with this effort, please email us at rebuildhope@yaipak.org or call 615-606-1719.

Founder Sherry Nicholson spoke with WKRN News 2.

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Restoring Dignity. Rebuilding Hope. 💛

Behind the scenes at YAIPAK, quiet miracles are unfolding.

Through two special programs—The Olga and Josephine Initiatives—we are walking alongside individuals and children who have experienced unimaginable trauma. These homes are more than shelter; they are places of safety, healing, and a fresh start.

Whether it’s a survivor of domestic violence gaining stability and independence, or a child being given the chance to rest, recover, and dream again—hope lives here.

We don’t share many details to protect those we serve, but we can share this: Lives are being transformed, one brave step at a time.

Thank you for standing with us as we continue to meet needs and restore dignity—quietly, but powerfully.

🕊️ To support these life-changing initiatives, visit YAIPAK.org/give

Take a peek inside the Olga House!

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🎉 Celebrating 9 Years of YAIPAK

This summer marks 9 years of saying "YES" to meeting needs, building community, and showing people that You Are Important—and what an incredible journey it has been.

From disaster relief to food programs, foster care support to veteran services, none of this would be possible without the heart and hands of our volunteers, donors, and partners. Your support has helped write an amazing story of hope in action.

Together, we've made an impact—and we're just getting started.

👉 Check out an anniversary message from our founder, Sherry Nicholson.

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Foster Hope Spotlight

Every visit to the Rylee Room tells a story—not just of need, but of love, strength, and service. Some of the most inspiring moments come from the incredible foster parents we have the honor of walking alongside.

One of those moments came recently when Mary and Anna met with Ms. Hall...

📖 Read her story here

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