Humanatarian Award

Troy and Kathryn Eckard

Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, Inc. has always recognized the significance of excellence, leadership and noteworthy contribution from individuals or groups that are consistent with our mission and goals.   Roy Maas once said:
"People need three things in life to be happy: someone to love; something constructive to do with their time; and something to look forward to."

As "key people" in the lives of the youth we serve, Youth Alternatives strives to provide an environment where these things can occur.  Youth Alternatives is not just a place to help the children we serve learn how cope with the terrible things that they have endured-RMYA is HOME to these children, a place to feel safe and to heal.

The Roy Maas Humanitarian Award was created to recognize truly outstanding individuals for their service to Youth Alternatives and the children we serve.  We believe this is a wonderful way to honor the memory of Roy Maas and his commitment to our programs and belief in our children.  The Roy Maas Humanitarian Award is presented to individuals, businesses, groups or corporations that share the same vision and belief in our children that Roy shared for others-true giving from the heart to improve the lives of others. This award is reserved for individuals that have demonstrated significant commitment and leadership, and is not necessarily awarded every year.

Troy and Kathryn Eckard serve as shining examples of the fact that we as individuals can make a difference through our actions, thoughts and contributions to our world. We commend them for their generosity and belief in our children, and we are honored to name Troy and Kathryn as the recipients of the 2008 Roy Maas Humanitarian Award.

The luncheon was held at the Ruth's Chris Steak House on March 5, 2009, and as you can see from the pictures, the event was truly special.  We are grateful to everyone at Ruth's Chris Steak House for their ongoing support and commitment to our children.  As you can see from the pictures, the event was truly special!

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