GIVE
Young life in dallas' multiethnic
hard-to-fund neighborhoods
for every kid
Where We Are
at a Glance
Why
Because every kid should have the opportunity to have a Young Life leader, no matter what neighborhood they live in.
GROWTH
In 2000, Young Life was active in 7 schools and invested in 220 kids at club every week. Because the obstacle of funding was lifted, 20 years later, we're in 48 schools and over 1600 kids spend time at club every week. Generous friends of Young Life now give over $2 million, annually, to ensure that every kid has the chance to have a caring adult in their lives, no matter their ethnicity, ability, or what neighborhood they come from.
History
Traditionally, Young Life areas rely on financial support from networks of staff, local churches, businesses, and individuals in their community. While this model works for the communities it was created for, under this design, multi-ethnic hard-to-fund ministry remained stagnant. Starting in 2000, a group of people who cared about kids outside of their own neighborhoods, kids in Dallas' low-income areas, pledged to help alleviate the financial burden and empower Young Life in our low-income, diverse communities.
who
- 95.1% of kids we serve are hispanic/latino or black/african american
- 79.9% of kids we serve are economically disadavantaged
- 71.9% of kids we serve are at-risk
NextGen
Leadership
Experience
A TWO-YEAR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPING YOUNG LIFE STAFF WHO ARE CALLED TO SERVE IN DIVERSE AND MULTI-ETHNIC NEIGHBORHOODS.
You Were Made for This
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
