Mission: Fight 4life is a faith-based youth program provider, serving at-risk youth and of all nationalities with programs such as: homework help, computer lab, which is a vital service for families without resources to own a computer with internet service. It is a must need for students to do homework and parents apply online for jobs. The use of the fitness and boxing techniques are not only used to teach health, fitness, and boxing skills; it is also used to help train youths and adults practical ways to identify and take control of anger emotions; through the physical fitness and boxing program participants learn self-discipline, healthy ways to calm their emotions by channeling undesirable energy to positive energy by way of physical fitness; personal mentoring in group sessions or one-on-one sessions. The boxing program has an added plus for youth desiring to use their boxing skill for state, national and olympic competition with the us amateur boxing federation.
Programs: Fitness and boxing program-fight 4life coaches uses the art of boxing, fitness and training through exercise and boxing techniques to teach individual how to control anger emotions, self-discipline, and how not to allow anger to control them. This program has proven to be instrumental in the way children and teens handle situations since becoming participants of the fitness and boxing ministry program. The fitness and boxing program served 100% of the 150 children, teens and adults in 2015. A record increase of 18 new participants in 2015 as predicted, the ministry reached its anticipated increase goal.
the mentoring program for young boys ranging in ages 8 up to teens, has partnered with tying ties mentoring ministry in birmingham, al. In an effort to help students in jefferson county schools such as: wayndland middle school, jackson olin high, wenonah high and parker high to deal with day to day attitudes toward teacher and faculties, while at the same releasing stress and tension through group talk sessions and exercise through boxing techniques. Young adult men mentoring program is designed to help college age students and young working professional men cope with stress through group talk session.
achievements: the fight 4life ministry is devoted to providing programs that will concentrate on academic, spiritual and social growth, health and fitness; reduction of school drop-outs, substance abuse, tobacco use, alcohol, and drugs among children and teens between the ages of 9 to 18 years of age. The ministry was nominated for the 2010 children advocate award and recognized its service to families and communities served by child care resources on march 30, 2010. July 24, 2010 received the dedication and excellence award from rt. Reverend dr. Williams wilson of the southern fellowship ministry and dr. Susan winchester, f. A. C. S. Of the breast cancer care. In 2012 the fight 4life ministry boxing program was recognized for it works with teens at high risk of incarceration. The program served about 5 preteens in 2016 as an alternative service to allow preteens a chance to redirect their live to positive and productive citizens in the community. From february 2016 thru december 2017 the fight 4life fight and boxing program introduced well over 50 african american young males and 39 latino/hispanic males, between the ages of 12 - 19 to life without crime. This was accomplished through fitness and boxing techniques, mentoring, learning skillful ways to discipline ones temper before reacting to anger situations and through boxing competitions sanctioned by the united states amateur boxing federal.
I am the ring announcer for Fight 4 Life - and the Youngs do a tremendous job of helping youth of all ages, not only boxing but reading, tutoring, teaching, mentoring. I have seen young men totally changed with a great confidence, class and character. I ask you to open your hearts - please give - I personally stake my lifelong reputation on Fight 4 Life and the great contribution to society and lives. God bless you. Buddy Parker
Fight 4 Life has proven to be a vital part of our son's success. The program focuses on the physical, spiritual, and social development while teaching self-discipline and promoting self-confidence. The physical aspect serves as an outlet for the release of stress, anger, and frustration kids experience on a daily basis. The program directors and coaches teach these young men and women how to become productive, hard-working members of our society while stressing personal and spiritual development. I highly recomment this program.
I have known Greg and Dorothy Young for several years and have had the opportunity to be around the and the inner city youth that they serve in their ministry on many occasions. I have donated to the ministry, travelled to out of state boxing tounaments and even trained in the gymn with Coach Greg and have nothing but the highest opinion of the work they are doing and their genuine love for young people. At any given time their gymn is filled with real life stories of young people who were living on the edge before joining fight4Life who now have totally moved in a positive direction. The moral and spiritual training provided by the Youngs along with boxing lessons and tutoring assistance creates a very close bond that benefits these children for many years.
Greg and Dorothy do an amazing job working with the youth in and around their community. The students at Fight 4 Life learn so much about succeeding in life and making the right choices. I'm very proud to see the growth that kids experience because of this ministry. Support of this ministry will give opportunities to inner city youth that they might otherwise not receive. Thanks to Greg and Dorothy for all they do.
I first met Greg Young years ago when he volunteered as a chaperone for his son's three day science field trip. We became fast friends because of his authenticity and warm personality. He was active with a non-profit that became the ministry he and his wife have today. The first thing he talked about when he learned of my interest in outdoor recreation was how he could use this to improve the lives of the children and youth he was serving. Greg and Dorothy have always been about service to their ministry--they both are the "real deal". I never hear them talk about themselves but rather how they can provide more and improve the lives of the people they serve in Fight 4 Life. This ministry truly is about helping not just the youth but the families as well. Having a non-profit and having served on two different non-profit boards, I could not endorse them more. This ministry needs our support, and I am confident that every contribution is used to create success stories in lives of children, youth, and adults who have not had the opportunities that most of enjoy on a daily basis. Dr. Bart A. West, Birmingham Alabama
