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October 10, 2009
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I first read about Young Life in my local newspaper. I was very surprised as they talk about having a constant presence at sporting events, school dances, and visiting the school cafeteria. Apparently they act friendly to you in order to eventually convert you to Christianity. Although a strictly Christian organization, there is nothing in their symbols, etc. that would lead a defenseless child to be on their guard against this indoctrination. I am appalled at this! If they're going to try to convert my children, they should have the integrity to come right out and say what they're trying to do instead of sneaking it in. I'm not a Christian and it's this sort of behavior that makes me proud of that. The best advice I can give this organization is to mind their own business, stay out of our schools and in my fondest hope, wither and die.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
That it's been at a distance.
Ways to make it better...
This organization had never existed.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 4, 2009
I have been a part of Young Life for about four years. In high school,I attended Club and Campaigners, and went on Fall Weekend Trips up to Young Life's Saranac Village. Now, in college, I am volunteering with Young Life Capernaum, which is Young Life for the mentally and physically disabled. This organization has helped me to see who I am in Christ, and helped me to be a better person! Thank you so much for giving me and all of the other students that have participated w/ YL, an amazing opportunity to be blessed and to bless others!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
hearing the testimony from all the campers at Club at the end of the week.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
do nothing, it really is amazing
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
getting to help other teens.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
phenomenal and unique in their own way
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
have YL in every city and Capernaum in every state
Ways to make it better...
x
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
financial
One thing I'd also say is that...
I am so thankful for being able to volunteer w/ Young Life!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 2, 2009
God used several men & women in Young Life to transform my life. I am so thankful for their obedience to God's call on their lives.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Provide more grants for kids to take kids to the more than 20 camps. The camps are a resort and life-changing for the majority of the campers that attend each summer.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 2, 2009
I recently voluntered at Timber Wolf Lake in Michigan. I was so blessed by the staff that worked there. I am looking forward to coming back and helping some more.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The friendly staff
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 1, 2009
In 1991 I lost my husband and faced raising two teenage boys alone. I felt so overwhelmed and turned to God for His help. He led my son to Young Life at Sumner High School and I could see He had answered my prayer. The raelly amazing part of this story is that He had even bigger plans. My son stayed involved and God called him to serve. You can now find my son in Rescue, California serving as ElDorado County Area Director for Young Life. I don't want to think how differently his life would have been if he hadn't had Young Life to help influence him. I thank God daily for leading my son to Young Life and for the leaders in Young Life that rach out to these kids.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my own child.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 1, 2009
I have been involved with young lives for one year working with teen moms to see them mature and care for their babies and continue their education as well as accept Jesus Christ in their life and develop the relationship with God has been a Joy. I was not able to attend camp but the girls who have told me about it had many positive experiences.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
working with teen moms seeing them mature and learn to parent their babies
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the prayers the week before club and the support between the leaders and the teens and babies are a real joy
Ways to make it better...
I had more time to spend with the teens but am working on this and plan to mentor a mom this year
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 1, 2009
Young Life is a nonprofit that produces the most change in teens life than any group I have ever had experience with. I have been involved with Young Life as a high school student, going to clubs & 3 camps. Then throughout college & grad school I was a leader & student staff. Being involved in young life has had a life changing effect on my life, and the lives of countless others. Camps are awesome and are 5 star resorts. Anyone involved in Young Life has an honest love for teens and for Jesus.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being a high school student in need of a purpose in life and discovering my purpose in life is rooted in knowing God, and I found that through Young Life
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
start more Young Life areas in more towns.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the honest, pure, fun approach to life. Showing others that being a Christian isn't about following a list of rules, but having a relationship with God and living life to the fullest.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
honest, friendly, loving and caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
reach soo many more teens, be able to start ministries in towns where it is just waiting to flourish.
Ways to make it better...
more of my friends could have come to camp with me...money was a factor.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funding
One thing I'd also say is that...
Young Life has always been a responsible group with money. It is always carefully planned and budgeted for everything. Yet, at the same time they don't cut corners, quality is important.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 1, 2009
I started Young LIfe in the 6th grade and went to every club and every camp I could until I graduated. I was eager to become a leader once I got to college. I went through QUEST and became a middle school leader at the middle school I attended as a kid. I love YoungLife. I love meeting new kids and seeing them at our club meeting every Tuesday night! YoungLife camps are five-star! They are so strategic from their speakers and messages to the games and music played! It is truly LIFE CHANGING! Life is meant to be lived through valuable relationships; With God and with people.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my life. through the people i have met and how my relationship with the Lord has grown.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
are the people ive gotten to know and work with, the children i get to interact with, and also the fun events, clubs, and camps we all get to take kids to.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
outgoing, passionate, lovable, and willing to sacrifice for the kids. They work hard, and work together. They have always known how to have a good time and how to get the job done right. They are a beautiful picture of Jesus.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 1, 2009
I have been fortunate to be involved with Young Life as a high school student, a leader, a staff member, and now a member of my local committee. Not only was I impacted signific?t it has greatly impacted my personal and spiritual growth throughout my years of leadership. I am so blessed to be a part of this organization and I don't think I could ever stop being involved. I am employed now with another non-profit, but I remain completely passionate about Young Life and the way God uses it to change lives!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In my own life! Young Life's ministry has kept my focus on Christ and kept me accountable for my decisions.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
From a professional's perspective, step outside the "Young Life culture" and present the organization more professionally to those that are unfamiliar with it. Fun is great, but when individuals have no Young Life history, it may not be received properly.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They make Christ fun! It's been challenging at times, but overall my experience has brought me much laughter and joy.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Young Life has extraordinarily NICE people. They glow with Christ's love.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change trillions of lives!
Ways to make it better...
My internship experience on staff was staffed with stronger leadership.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Volunteer leaders that don't take their role seriously can damage individual's view of the organization; internship programs that aren't run properly can also frustrate those considering staff positions.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I've never felt closer to the Lord than when I am on Young Life's camp properties. There is a certain calm and a realness there that is like nothing I've experienced elsewhere. It's how we were created to live!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
October 1, 2009
Young Life is such a life changing experiance! ive seen lifes change right in front of my eyes! through YL ive been given opertunities i would NEVER have any where else. i have meet the best people, i am sure, in the world, who are certinaly life long friends. YL is a piller when you need to lean on somthing, its the asurance that your life will be okay. YL has pulled me out of dark times all through amazing experiances! i have no clue where i would be without such an organization, i do know i would not be as strong and far as i am today!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
every day life, i worked at Rockbridge doing work crew in 2009
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the fact i got to serve thousands of teenagers, and give them the experiance i had the summer befor, all for free
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
INDESCRIBABLE!! they were so nice, they deffiantly became my family away from home!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
continue to show christ to other kids all aroung the world, change lifes, and help pull teens out of a dark life.
Ways to make it better...
i wouldnt have changed a single thing
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
staying on top, life gets a little hecktic, meeting every week can be hard, but always worth the time
One thing I'd also say is that...
The Young Life people are some of the nicest, welcoming people ever. they deserve all the recantion they get
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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