Stories of Transformation
Seeing Your Community With Fresh Eyes
Two years ago during Spring Break at our Tillicum City Life Center, we put together a Leadership Day Camp featuring activities and conversations about topics
Jamila Learns To Pray
Jamila and I met near the first day of school last year. She and her friend group were some of the core attendees when Giaudrone
Are you the new janitor?
“Are you the new janitor?” This is the question that students at Graham-Kapowsin High School kept asking Jon Asher, our Campus Life Site Leader at
How do I know you?
I saw his face two rows over, and there was sudden recognition. How did I know this kid? I had never been to this school
Building Unity
What are some of the issues that divide our communities? Think of every hot topic you may be avoiding or debating this holiday season. Our
Justin & Patrick
The first week we started our City Life Ministry on the Hilltop (called Sozo) in October of 2006, we met two middle school aged brothers
Sometimes It Takes Years
Clay has been bouncing in and out of Remann Hall since middle school, typically for running away or stealing something small in violation of probation.
Nothing to Offer
One thing I often hear from volunteers and those considering volunteering with YFC is that they feel like they have nothing to offer teens, especially
Unexpected Encouragement
I met Lila four years ago. She is bold and stubborn and has had to operate in “survival” mode for as long as I have
Living with Purpose
Anyone can make a difference in the life of a youth–even if you’re still a youth yourself. It just takes one. One listening ear. One
Volunteer Care Standards
Every youth in Pierce County deserves mentorship, leadership, and hope. Because we are committed to reaching young people wherever they are found, we are also
The Power Of Showing Up
Marissa is excellent at showing up. Need help moving? She’ll be there. Softball team down a player? Give her a call. Have a request you
You Won’t Go Alone
There’s a boy who’s homeless and is currently sleeping in a car. Another boy has a home but it consistently gets shots fired at it–it’s
Going Back
In a few weeks the annual return of students back to school commences: welcome to the new incoming freshman and 6th graders as well as
Genesee
Genesee* is no stranger to the church. Not just one, but two of her uncles are well known leaders who have worked with youth and
We love our volunteers!
Volunteer leaders are the heartbeat of Tacoma Area Youth For Christ and truly the hands and feet of Jesus, bringing hope to youth across Pierce
Mason Found His Place In God’s Story
Recently at Campus Life, we were sharing God’s story out of the True Story Series, designed to help teens discover their role in God’s story
Listen. Trust. Obey.
Listen. Trust. Obey. It wasn’t until I was sitting in front of teenage girls who were incarcerated that I truly learned what those words meant.
Don’t Make It Weird
Does connecting with teenagers in your life feel like learning a foreign language? One youth worker shares 5 great tips to get you started! My