I ask my self from time to time, "How can Young Life tell our story in such a way that it causes someone to want to give?"  Our story is about people - the kids in our community.  We are passionate about building relationships with disinterested and needy kids.

 

If only we could show you the hunger we see in kids eyes for caring adults in their lives.  If only we could capture the sound bites of kids struggling to find their place.  If only we had a TV show that presented the cries of loneliness and desire for deep caring relationships, and ultimatley a deep desire for God.  If we could show the world of middle school and high school kids and how we address these needs every day it would surely result in an outpouring of support.

 

Area finances are a continual need.  We don't have any building we are building, because we go to where kids are.  Most of our financial needs are simply meeting the area budget which includes salaries for our full-time and part time staff along with office and administrative costs.

 

We believe that in order to reach kids we must go where they go and enter their world. Every week in our local area, Young Life staff and volunteers can be found at school events and practices and at kids' favorite hangouts. In many cases, they are the only adult friends kids have in their lives. Our work could not be done without your support. We are grateful for your gift to Young Life. Thank you for all you do to help us reach generations of kids who desperately need to hear a message of hope.

 

Please give today by linking to the on-line giving page above or simply sending a check made out to "Young Life" and sending it to our area office:  Eastern Ottawa Young Life, 1279 Taylor, Jenison, MI 49428.

 

May God richly bless all you do for His kingdom,

 

Daryl Michael

Area Director