OUR MISSION:
Life to the full.
Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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YoungLives
YoungLives started in 1991 in California and is a specialty branch ministry of Young Life which has been around for over 75 years. There are seven YoungLives divisions across the US and four international divisions. In North Carolina, there are currently eight counties with active YoungLives chapters, and that number is continuing to grow. Our mission is to come alongside adolescent parents and provide them with peer relationships, mentoring, resources, and a chance to still be a kid. We see these young moms as the women and mothers God designed them to be, and humbly pray we can display the unconditional love of Jesus in hopes of making generational change in their lives and communities.
YoungLives in Durham and Orange County
Young Life has been in Durham and Orange County for over 50 years, but our area YoungLives ministry just started in August 2023. We have spent the past year working to build a team of volunteer mentors, childcare workers, meal providers, and translators. The Lord has been so faithful in providing an abundance of support from local churches, community organizations, and individuals who share our heart for young parents and their children. We launched direct ministry in January of 2024, and have grown from knowing zero moms to having 8-10 moms and babies consistently showing up to our events. At Southern Durham High School we've In July we took two moms, one baby, and three mentors to Carolina Point for a week-long camp which was incredible. As we continue to meet more teen mom friends, make more connections, and grow our ministry we are excited for a monthly rhythm of Club and Campaigners to begin. Continue to check back here for more updates on our growing ministry or sign up below to receive our monthly newsletter updates. We cannot wait to see the way the Lord continues to grow YoungLives in our area!
Refer a Mom
YoungLives is for expecting and parenting adolescent mothers ages 11-20 living in Durham and Orange County. Childcare is provided at all YoungLives events for kiddos ages 5 and under. Transportation to and from events is also provided if needed, along with free meals and resources.
Events
Fall 2024 Schedule
English
Spanish
SAVE THE DATE!
Weekend Camp
Feb. 20-23, 2025
Carolina Point
YoungLives Childcare Weekend Camp Feb. 2--23, 2025
WHITNEY BUSSE,
YOUNGLIVES COORDINATOR
YOUNGLIVES.DCH@GMAIL.COM
502-551-2827
YOUNGLIVES
Teen moms need to know they are not alone
- Too many adolescent moms are isolated and overlooked
- Mentors welcome adolescent moms with open arms and walk alongside them.
- Young moms—and their kids—get to experience the fun, freedom, and life that once seemed lost.
Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Rayburn began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
Two million
young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
348,000
Kids involved weekly
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
You Were Made For This
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
