Youth Services at Third and Madison, a facility that helps out a lot of kids, and now, just across the street, and expansion, which will help them help even more teens.
"The new drop-in center is almost four times larger than the space we were in," said Executive Director James Walker.
A place where 16 to 24 year-olds can come in out of the chaos.
"My story is I was in DHS custody from 13 to 18," said Kyle Kirk.
Now 20, he has been homeless three times. The drop-in center is a place where he can do laundry, take a shower, eat.
"If this place didn't exist I'd probably be still out there being homeless, not having a job, and I would be in a much worse off situation than I am right now," said Kirk.
He's staying with friends, but an apartment is on the horizon, his enthusiasm seen in his smile as he works the drive-thru window at Long John Silvers with an eye on the future.
"Long term for me is maintaining this employment, maintaining housing, and attending TCC for business management," he said.
An optimism fostered at the drop-in center.
"It's a nice, attractive place that they can come in and feel safe and feel that there is someone who values them even existing," said Walker.
"I have this place to thank that I'm doing so well today," said Kirk.
A drop-in center that serves hope and encouragement, that's in turn passed on by the young man in the drive-thru.
"I get to say thank you and have a nice day," said Kirk.
