Youth for Christ was instrumental in my walk as a teenager- I personally have seen how this organization has positively effected lives of thousands of teens throughout the 18 years I have been associated with it.
This nonprofit is completely focused on their mission of reaching every student they come into contact with to build a loving, Christ-sharing relationship. As a volunteer for 4 years now, I've had several opportunities to meet new kids in the school lunchroom. Then, taking the next step of buying them ice cream or inviting them to club on Monday nights which leads to experiencing summer camp together or other intentional times where their lives are changed because of Jesus. This nonprofit is AWESOME because it's intentional, nonexclusive, and loves every kid, regardless of where they are at in life... because that is how Jesus loves everyone also!
The people that work and volunteer at Youth For Christ and its" campus life" genuinely care about the teens in our community. The way they engaged with and walked alongside, investing in our son was life changing. I am so grateful for the time they so selflessly invested in our son and the other students
The ministry of West Michigan Youth for Christ works intentionally and consistently to meet kids who are in tough places and share hope with them. The ministry teams mobilize other adults to build real relationships with kids who desperately need someone to care about them and love them right where they're at. A parent told me her daughter is getting bullied at school and goes to a weekly YFC program because it's her safe place and she feels like she belongs there. Our kids need safe spaces and YFC is providing that all around West Michigan.
I am a volunteer and supporter of this ministry. In my experience, the leaders are dedicated and intentional—willing to have the tough conversations, and seek kids out outside of just inviting them to club. I see them listen to students, love them where they’re at, and lead them to a better way—to Jesus
I have served with this nonprofit for 7 years now and have had an incredible experience. West Michigan YFC has many boots on the ground and engages in ministry with kids in all sorts of communities and schools across our area.
I have been volunteering for West Michigan Youth for Christ for several years at the Rockford Campus Life ministry. It has been a privilege to build relationships with students and walk with them through challenging situations in their lives. The best part has been sharing the love of Jesus with these teens helping them know Him and their Lord and Savior.
An excellent Christian ministry that provides life changing relationships, experiences, opportunities, Biblical truth and mentoring to kids!
Youth for Christ West Michigan provides excellent, caring, strong individuals to share the love of Jesus with today's youth. The pressures, stress, brokenness in today's society of our youth, really allows the youth to see how much they are loved, and that there is an organization that really cares about each and everything they do. As supporters of Youth For Christ in West Michigan, we have heard countless stories of how the West Michigan staff has had opportunities to share Jesus in these kids lives, and witness a transformation that only Jesus can give. And the best part, is seeing these kids carry on to become interns and supporters of Youth for Christ later in their lives. Long lasting impact, so exciting to see with this organization.
About 20 years ago, Youth for Christ West Michigan was there for me during a difficult and confusing time in my faith journey. The organizer of our middle school campus life program helped me understand Jesus with fresh eyes and take my faith seriously for the first time. That faith has stuck, and many years later, I'm honored to help shape the direction of the organization as a member of the board.
As a business leader in West Michigan, I've worked with dozens of nonprofits, but few are run with more purpose, passion and accountability than YFC. I look forward to seeing the organization grow and make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth here for years to come!
-Vince