Changing the lives of Nevada County youth today
Serving sixth-graders to those in their mid-20s through four programs
1 in 12
Estimated number of youth in western Nevada County that Bright Futures for Youth connects with every month
17,860
Healthy meals served to youth in 2024-2025 school year — almost 60% of the meals are for the NEO Youth Center
5,000
Volunteer hours for our three core programs, plus in our kitchen and at special events. The organization has 10 types of volunteer opportunities, from drivers to mentors.
Our News & Stories
Excited for Kids to Return to The Friendship Club and NEO
The Friendship Club, NEO start the week of Sept. 8 at the Bright Futures for Youth campus, 200 Litton Drive in Grass Valley. Almost 100 girls are enrolled this year in The Friendship Club. The NEO Youth Center has several hundred young people attending every month. The youth center will be open for middle school students Mondays and Wednesdays. High school students are welcome Tuesdays and Thursdays.
300 Kids — One Summer of Fun and Learning
From guitar lessons to river rafting, skills workshops to ropes courses — this summer nearly 300 kids didn’t just have fun, they learned, explored new passions and grew. All thanks to our supporters.
Jennifer Singer to step down as Executive Director at end of year
Community leader Jennifer Singer is stepping down as Executive Director of Bright Futures for Youth, an organization that she cofounded more than 30 years ago.
Singer, 51, is stepping down to spend more time with her family and become a consultant for other nonprofits and businesses in the community. She will serve as a strategic adviser for Bright Futures for Youth.
Sienna Crawford, currently the Development Director, will become Executive Director on Jan. 1, 2027. She has been with the organization since 2022.
How the community is coming together to address youth homelessness
Community leaders, experts and youth experiencing housing instability discussed the challenges and impact of youth homelessness on our community at a half-day conference at Bright Futures for Youth.
More than 100 people gathered and panelists and speakers shared their concerns and detailed how we can improve community-wide efforts.
How Bright Futures Has Helped Youth Along the Way
