Opening Hope: Deacon Laurie Benavides Opens the High Mountain Youth Project Teen Shelter

Welcome to our tour of the new youth shelter and drop-in center in Ruidoso, New Mexico! 00:00 – Introduction: Bishop Michael Hunn and Deacon Laurie Benavides open the video and discuss the vision for the shelter. 00:39 – Overview: Laurie explains the three components of the safety net for youth experiencing homelessness. 00:58 – Drop-in Center & Emergency Shelter: Details about the drop-in center (Mon–Fri, 1–7pm) and the 24-hour youth emergency shelter. 01:20 – Transitional Housing: Introduction of the new transitional housing and rental assistance program for youth and young adults up to age 24. 01:43 – Community Support: Acknowledgment of staff, volunteers, board, and the role of local churches and community support. 02:09 – Community Recovery: Request for prayers as the community recovers from wildfires and flooding. 02:27 – The Dream: Laurie shares how long she’s been working toward this goal (since 2012). 02:36 – Facility Tour Begins: Quick tour of the shelter and its current state. 03:54 – Bedrooms & Staff Area: Explanation of the staff area, bedrooms, and common spaces for youth. 05:20 – Capacity: The shelter can house up to 14 young people (ages 14–17) for up to 90 days at a time. 06:03 – Social & Breakfast Area: Tour of the social area, breakfast bar, and kitchen, with notes on donated items and community contributions. 07:16 – Closing: Final thoughts and gratitude for all who have supported the project. Special thanks to everyone who has helped make this shelter a reality. Please keep Ruidoso and Lincoln County in your thoughts and prayers. YouthShelter #CommunitySupport #Ruidoso #HomelessYouth #Nonprofit Let me know if you want to adjust the notes or add more detail to any section!   Details       2 hours ago please add that this project is called the High Mountain Youth Project in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico             Update YouTube Notes   Here are your updated YouTube notes with the project name and location included:     Welcome to our tour of the new High Mountain Youth Project shelter and drop-in center in Ruidoso, Lincoln County, New Mexico! 00:00 – Introduction: Bishop Michael Hunn and Deacon Laurie Benavides open the video and discuss the vision for the High Mountain Youth Project shelter. 00:39 – Overview: Laurie explains the three components of the safety net for youth experiencing homelessness. 00:58 – Drop-in Center & Emergency Shelter: Details about the drop-in center (Mon–Fri, 1–7pm) and the 24-hour youth emergency shelter. 01:20 – Transitional Housing: Introduction of the new transitional housing and rental assistance program for youth and young adults up to age 24. 01:43 – Community Support: Acknowledgment of staff, volunteers, board, and the role of local churches and community support. 02:09 – Community Recovery: Request for prayers as the community recovers from wildfires and flooding. 02:27 – The Dream: Laurie shares how long she’s been working toward this goal (since 2012). 02:36 – Facility Tour Begins: Quick tour of the shelter and its current state. 03:54 – Bedrooms & Staff Area: Explanation of the staff area, bedrooms, and common spaces for youth. 05:20 – Capacity: The shelter can house up to 14 young people (ages 14–17) for up to 90 days at a time. 06:03 – Social & Breakfast Area: Tour of the social area, breakfast bar, and kitchen, with notes on donated items and community contributions. 07:16 – Closing: Final thoughts and gratitude for all who have supported the project. The High Mountain Youth Project is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for youth in Ruidoso and Lincoln County. Special thanks to everyone who has helped make this shelter a reality. Please keep Ruidoso and Lincoln County in your thoughts and prayers.