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Sydney, a teen age girl, smiles at the camera with a faded image of Tacoma's Murray Morgan Bridge behind her and the Bridges of Hope title and YFC three rings logo in the bottom right corner.

Sydney’s Story

When Sydney walked into detention, her future looked bleak. Facing up to three years in incarceration, she felt hopeless. But twice a week, YFC mentors visited. They prayed with her, guided her through trauma-informed care, and reminded her that her mistakes didn’t define her.

Over time, Sydney began to change. When she stood before the judge, her transformation was clear. Instead of incarceration, she was granted parole—a fresh start to rebuild her life with her family.

“Sydney is so happy!” her mentor shared. “The judge saw the change in her and decided to show mercy. This isn’t just about avoiding prison; it’s about rediscovering hope.”

Through Mentorship One80, YFC mentors meet young people where they are, offering Christ-centered encouragement, life skills training, and tools to heal and grow.

Last year, this program supported 185 youth, helping achieve:

  • A 30% reduction in repeat justice involvement.
  • A 40% improvement in mental health and well-being.
 
 
There is room for you on the team of people empowering transformation like Sydney’s across Pierce County! Give a year end gift and learn more by clicking the button below. 

SATURDAY october 24, 6PM Tacoma Armory

Celebration of Hope

Eighty years of showing up brought us here. Come celebrate the history, and help us cast the vision for the next eighty years. This is for the people who care about the next generation and want to invest in them until hope shows up.

Dinner. Live music. A live auction supporting the work. And a keynote from Christian Paige, whose poetry has reached hundreds of thousands and speaks straight to the next generation.