Youth Service Bureau

10/16/2026

Thank you to our local Cranksgiving - State College, PA, for supporting YSB during their bike-powered food drive!

If you want to get involved, visit their page and learn how you can help youth and their families in Centre County!

🚲🥫 Join us Saturday, October 24, for the 8th Annual Cranksgiving State College!

It’s a food drive on two wheels, powered by our local cycling community! Grab your bike, shop for items on the needs list, and help support local teens and families through the Youth Service Bureau

🚲 Ride solo, bring a friend, or get a group together!
🥫 Shop for items on the needs list.
❤️ Give back to your community, one bike ride at a time.

You don’t have to be a hardcore cyclist to make a difference. Bikes of all kinds are welcome, including e-bikes, cargo bikes, and bike trailers!

📅 Saturday, October 24 10am to 2pm
❤️ Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church
🔗 Details and free registration at
https://cranksgivingstatecollege.com

10/16/2026

We are only 10 days away from our Big Bingo on October 25th!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Your business or organization can support an amazing program while also getting your name out there.

Big Bingo will take place on Sunday, October 25th at Lambert Hall (303 Forge Rd., Bellefonte).
Doors open at 1 pm, games start at 2 pm.
Tickets are $25 in advance. You can find them on our website.

New for our spooky event is the costume contest! You have the chance to win a $50 gift card from Northland Bowl and $25 from Dairy Queen. To enter the costume contest, you would need to dress up in a family-friendly costume and provide the $2 donation.

We can't wait to see all of your creative costumes!

We will have:
~ rip ticket
~ bucket raffles
~ door prize, thanks to
~ fall-inspired snack bar

10/15/2026

We want to say thank you to Axemann Brewery for hosting 80's night!
We listened to rad music from Velveta and PSU Big Uglies!
Thank you to Fred and Bonnie Dailey of Dailey's Lawn Care for their support!

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this fun night!

10/14/2026

We are collecting winter clothing for a clothing giveaway in November at the Mountaintop Youth Center.
The Mountaintop Youth Center hosts a clothing closet to support the families we work with in Snow Shoe.

We need youth-sized:
~ Boots
~ Snow boots
~ Snow pants
~ Coats

You can drop off these items at our main office, 325 W. Aaron Dr. State College.

10/13/2026

We hope you’ll be able to join us for our annual Mix & Mingle on Thursday, November 5th! This is always a fun evening to connect with fellow YSB champions, mingle with our staff, and learn more about the programs and people you help support. It’s one of our favorite opportunities each year to say thank you and celebrate the incredible community behind YSB.

We are so grateful to Axemann Brewery for generously providing the space for this special evening and to of State College for sponsoring the event.
You can get tickets to Mix & Mingle on our website or by calling 814-237-5731.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening of connection, celebration, and a whole lot of YSB spirit!

10/09/2026

We are 16 days away from our Big Bingo on October 25th!

We still have sponsorship opportunities available! If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring our Big Bingo, please go to our website secure.qgiv.com/for/bigbingofall2026/event/bigbingo or call us 814-237-5731.

Big Bingo supports the YSB's Big Brothers Big Sisters program here in Centre County. This is a fantastic opportunity to support mentoring relationships that empower local youth.

Big Bingo will take place on Sunday, October 25th at Lambert Hall (303 Forge Rd., Bellefonte).
Doors open at 1 pm, games start at 2 pm.
Tickets are $25 in advance. You can find them on our website.
We will have:
~ rip ticket
~ bucket raffles
~ door prize, thanks to
~ fall-inspired snack bar
~ special games

We hope to see you there for a spooky good time!

10/08/2026

Join the Bellefonte Youth Center for the 2nd Annual Indoor Trick or Treat event!
Stop by the Bellefonte Youth Center on Saturday, October 31st, from 5:00 - 8:30 pm during Trick-or-Treating! Located at 114 N. Spring St in Bellefonte PA.

Learn a little more about the youth center and what programs we have here at YSB!

We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

Happy Fall!

Join us at the Burrowes St Youth Haven for free youth and community events!

In October, Squad will make a trip to Bald Eagle State Park for Punkin' Chunkin'. (ages 12-18)
During life skills Workshop, we'll learn about energy bills and healthy hygiene habits.

Spread the word! Burrowes St. Youth Haven will recognize Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness month in November with our annual coat giveaway and open house! Saturday Nov. 7th from 12:00-3:00pm, families and individuals are invited to learn about our services and grab a free winter coat and blanket. We are accepting donations of new and gently worn winter coats, boots, gloves, and warm bedding. Hosted at 334 S Burrowes St. Please see the attached flyer.

10/02/2026

Our Halloween-themed Big Bingo is less than a month away!

We are so excited for the amazing door prize from ! Get your ticket today so you are entered into the door prize drawing!

Thank you to Confer's Jewelers for supporting YSB's Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Join us Sunday, October 25th at Lambert Hall in Bellefonte.
Tickets are $25 in advance, and you can get them at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bigbingofall2026/event/bigbingo/