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Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs
Mission: This charity is organized for the purpose of the advancement of children in spiritual, academic and athletic activities in the glades area of palm beach county, florida. These activities consist of evangelism, bible studies, mission trips, field trips, basketball tournaments, other athletic events and sports teams meals for the aforementioned area.
Programs: See attached statement
glades youth connection inc. Had 5 specific achievements during 2017 as follows: 1) weekly afterschool meetings in 4 different schools providing bible studies & recreational activities for 145 youths. 2) basketball tournament for the cities of belle glade, south bay & pahokee for 435 youths. 3) youth conference & retreat in gatlinburg, tn featuring bible studies & evangelistic outreach for 55 youths. 4) mission trip to jamaica where 45 youths serve & minister to other less fortunate children by conducting vacation bible school, performing maintenance on churches & schools, procuring medical supplies for a children's ward in a hospital and clothes for needy children. 5) weekly football season breakfasts for 2 local high schools with weekly speakers to challenge & encourage 80 to 85 youths.