September 2026 Newsletter

September 22, 2026

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Back to School

School is back in swing, and students across Greater Cleveland are getting connected with trusted Christian adults through YFC! A growing ministry means a growing need for volunteers. Where can you get plugged in this school year?

Click here to volunteer!

Prayer Requests

City Life

  • Pray for more involvement and salvation for teens
  • Safety for our teens, their families, and communities

Campus Life Public Schools

  • Open doors and open hearts
  • More young male volunteers and food donations for weekly clubs

Juvenile Justice Ministry

  • For the development of reentry program
  • Individuals available to volunteer Tuesday evenings and during the day.

Deaf Teen Quest

  • Students whose households don’t know ASL
  • Students who are moving or graduating soon

Campus Life Private Schools

  • For students to invite friends to club meetings
  • Volunteers for middle school summer program

Parent Life

  • For teen parents and their babies
  • For the funds, staff, & volunteers needed to launch

Help Us Fill the Gap!

Fall is always a slow time financially, but this school year we are expanding into 9 new schools, hiring 9 new staff, and launching Parent Life for teen moms and dads. Help us bridge the gap by giving today! Click here to give!

 

One Summer. Ten Events.

Camp Oasis

  • 68 students attended
  • 4 decisions for Christ

Tim opened up to staff about his struggles for the first time.

Kiawah Island

  • 20 students attended
  • 5 rededications

Jack encountered the Lord like never before, became aware of his need for a savior, and accepted Jesus.

City Life Camps

  • 17 students attended STEAM Camp
  • 11 students attended horse camp

JJM Cookouts

  • 180 youth served at Cuyahoga Hills cookout
  • 100 youth served at Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center cookout
  • 104 youth served at Indian River cookout
  • 117 youth served at Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center ice cream social
  • 40 decisions for Christ at Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center cookout

Incarcerated youth reconnected with JJM staff and reflected on what they’d learned from their Bible studies.

Deaf Teen Adventure Camp

  • 7 students attended