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

YoungLives​ Ministry began its work in Durham and Orange County in August 2023, and we’ve been blessed to witness the Lord expand our small team of volunteer mentors into a vibrant, diverse group of 11 incredible women. Among them, several are fluent in Spanish, and some have experienced the challenges of being teen moms themselves. These mentors have a deep, heartfelt commitment to the young moms and their babies, and our favorite evenings of the month are spent together on Monday nights at Club or Campaigners, building relationships and supporting one another.

We are incredibly grateful for our growing village - the YoungLives​ committee, our dedicated volunteer childcare workers, meal providers, local churches, community organizations, and individuals who share our passion for supporting young parents and their children. Together, we are creating spaces where these remarkable young moms can receive care, find community, and continue to grow into the women and mothers the Lord created them to be.

If you are, or know of, a young mom between the ages of 11-20 who might be interested in connecting with YoungLives, please fill out our referral form or reach out to our Area Coordinator by phone or email. If you'd like to join our village of support, please complete the Interest Form below!

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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

Spring 2026 Calendar
A Night of Mahjong Benefitting YoungLives

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Camp

SAVE THE DATE!
Summer Camp
July 20-24
Carolina Point
YoungLives Summer Camp Childcare Volunteer
July 20-24

Whitney Busse,
YoungLives​ Coordinator


YOUNGLIVES.DCH@GMAIL.COM
502-551-2827

Come ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Volunteer

Prayer Team
Mentor
Childcare
PROVIDE A Meal
DRIVE FOR EVENTS
FUNDRAISING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
CAMP