“Ifitweren'tforYouthForChrist,Iwould probablynotbehereanymore.I'mserious. TheytoldmeaboutJesus,andHesavedmylife.” -9thgradestudent
Y O U C A N B R I N G
"Thank you for taking the time to show me you care. I felt like people didn't like me, but you guys were different.
I made friends here, and I'm excited to come to program. I want to do what you guys do when I grow up.
I know I judge myself badly, but God doesn't do that. He loves me and has shown me that with you guys. Thank you for everything you do."
Michael, 17 years old
H O P E T O G E N Z
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Alackofself worthdeeplyimpactsyoungpeopleacrossour community. AreportfromtheCDCsays44%ofyoutharewrestling with"persistentfeelingsofhopelessness."YouthforChristteaches themhowdeeplylovedandvaluedtheyarebyGod.
Andthistruthisthegreatestgifttheycaneverreceive!It transformstheirlives,theirfutures,andtheirfamilies.
WillyoublessayoungpersonthisChristmaswiththehopeof Jesus?Agiftof$1500sponsorsayoungpersonforanentireyearandwithourmatchingopportunity(seepg 6),you'llbedoubling theyouthyouhelp!
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FINDING HEALING FROM THEIR PAIN
Most kids who engage with Youth for Christ through our newest ministry, Cloud Life, prefer interacting through our private, tightly monitored Discord server. They are usually not eager to meet in person, and many are very guarded.
But our team is bold in this online space. This fall, our Cloud Life Director, Anthony, posted that he would love to start a small group gathering once a week where the students and adult team could learn about Jesus. He personally invited a few of the youth who are especially active on Discord, including Brett.*
Brett messaged back that he wasn’t really interested in the group. Anthony said that was not a problem, but then Brett reached out to explain.
HesaidthathehadalotofhurtfulmemoriesaroundChristianityandJesus,andhewasn’t tookeenonbringingthosekindsofthingsbackup
AnthonytoldBretthewassorrythathehadthesebadmemoriesandwaswelcometotell him more at any time “I promise that we want to help you create only positive memories goingforwardandhelpyouseeJesusalittledifferently.”
Withouthesitation,Brettmessagedback,“Youalreadyhave.”
Our youth are dealing with hopelessness and pain, and we believe there's one relationship that could change all of that. But how do you help Gen Z find Jesus? Kids like Brett show us when they find a safe place to express their doubts, their fears, and their stories with trusted adults, they are open to a relationship with Christ. When you support YFC, you are helping kids like Brett find their faith and hope again one small, shaky step at a time.
*Name has been changed
"A light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it..." John 1:5
5 STRATEGIES TO REACH 3000 YOUTH
City Life KIX
Our ministry to youth in low income neighborhoods focuses on sharing the Gospel holistically: helping kids with homework, teaching financial literacy, and explaining Jesus in a relevant way
Catalyst
Founded in 2001, this ministry uses the 4 elements of hip hop to share the hope of Christ And we are excited to announce that we are moving into our Catalyst building in early 2023!
Cloud Ministry
Our newest ministry, Cloud Life, engages kids everywhere because they can be anywhere there is Wi Fi Though just launched, nearly 100 youth have joined Cloud Life and began sharing their stories online
Juvenile Justice
Our programs reach youth involved in the justice system Project Dade, our outreach for youth on probation, has exploded this year with probation youth attending from all over Northern Dade County
Campus Life Clubs
Our clubs meet on campus and teach kids how to live balanced lives socially, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually We are in 12 schools and have two more asking us to start as soon as we have funding
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CHRISTMAS MATCH D O U B L E Y O U R G I V I N G T H R O U G H O U R W A Y S T O G I V E It costs $1,500 a year or $125 a month for one student to be part of our mentoring programs 21,000 youth connected to YFC in the last 5 years. Our Annual Budget is $2.3 million. Donors can encourage and equip our volunteers and staff by giving a year end, tax deductible gift before January 1st Audited financial statements are also available on our website at www.miamiyfc.com. E N D O F Y E A R G I V I N G I D E A S Cash Annual Pledge of $1,500 or more Stocks and Bonds Real Estate Life Insurance Trusts Bequests Gifts in Kind Scan the QR code below with your phone's camera Donate securely online at www.miamiyfc.com Mail a check payable to: Call our office: 305 271 2442 Miami Youth for Christ P.O. Box 561101 Miami, FL 33256 1101 *ALL GIFTS WILL BE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR UP TO $150,000 THROUGH DEC. 31! SCANANDGIVENOW
