Josh’s Place is a community outreach program where people can feel safe to be themselves. A place where people know they’re not alone with their struggles. A place of hope and encouragement.
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Services
What We Do
Peer Groups & Mentoring
Community Events & Recreation
Grief Support Groups
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Josh’s Place is open for folks to gather, play sports or games, and be a community. We have in house corn hole tournaments, guest speakers and often a dinner or snacks provided by our businesses, local churches and awesome community. Our volunteers are available to give guidance and encouragement to our community while having fun and making memories along the way.
By the Numbers
370
Community Members Served
23
Volunteers & Mentors Available
10+
Hours of Service Each Week
The Story of Josh’s Place
Josh Harris was a kind, loving, athletic, humorous, sensitive, happy-go-lucky kind of kid. He was easy going and always joking around. He had a huge contagious smile that melted hearts, especially when he was trying to get away with something in front of his teachers. He had parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles that loved him tremendously, and a sister that adored him and always looked out for him. He was a hard working young man, working for a commercial electrical company, had just received a raise and was about to receive a company truck. He sold his Jeep and was planning to buy a boat. He planned to golf a variety of courses with his dad in the weeks to come. From the outside, it seems like he had everything figured out. But inside…he felt like he didn’t have a place among his friends.
He had been out of high school for two years, and one of those years was overrun by the chaos of COVID. He had been attending night classes and working as a commercial electrician during the day. Although his days were busy, he had a tough time “reinventing” himself after high school. This is all too common for young adults, trying to figure out adulthood but not knowing how that actually works. Friends move away for college or careers, and relationships change. Many have a difficult time coping, and with the chaos of the pandemic, it was a perfect storm. Josh was only 20 years old.
Sadly, there are too many stories like Josh’s to count. Folks both young and old are feeling a sense of hopelessness in this world. Where can they go? Who can they talk to? How can they feel safe from the everyday stresses? Josh’s Place is a place to start.
Our Mission
Josh’s Place is a community led place for people to belong. A place where peer groups, mentors, and counselors will be available to share hope and love to those dealing with daily pressures or concerns. A place where grief support groups will be available for those dealing with the loss of a loved one.
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