The Collaboration
Keep Them Busy
There are countless after school programs, social, academic, and spiritual, that are already in place throughout the Dayton area, including ours, Dayton Urban Young Life.
Some of our students and families are unaware of these enrichment/academic/spiritual programs. Most students lack the transportation to these programs because the parent is working 2nd and 3rd shift.
Dayton Urban Young Life is the bridge between the information and the family, while providing transportation for the student when needed. We aim to keep the student busy, with things to do.
To join DUYL, our leaders meet the students and parents and introduce them to our program. Students are invited to attend our weekly “Club”. Club is a 3-hour weekly party for teens.
Do to the Covid-19 restrictions, and the safety of the kids our program held outside during sunny warm days. While indoors, we follow the State of Ohio guidelines on Social Distancing. All the above actions take place with parental permission.
the Five c's
Contact Work
Caring for Kids
Because kids don’t care how much you know till they know how much you care, Young Life leaders show they care by going where kids are, meeting them as they are, believing in who they can be. Within Young Life we call the persistent going out into the world of kids “contact work.” But kids just call it friendship.
Club
A Party with a Purpose
What is it about Young Life "Club" that makes it the best night of the week? We like to think of it as a party with a purpose. It’s controlled chaos that’s almost impossible to describe, but kids know it when they see it. And before the party ends, we share a simple message about God’s love for them. After all, that’s what the celebration is all about.
Camp
The Best Week of Their Life
Teens consistently tell us that Young Life Summer Camp is the best week of their life. That’s a rousing (and unsolicited) endorsement! But how else would you describe a week where deep relationships are forged in the midst of mind-boggling fun and where you experience and listen to what we believe is the greatest love story ever told?
Campaigners
A Time to Question, Learn and Grow
Campaigners is a weekly gathering for teens who wish to learn more or grow in their faith through study, service and leadership. We invite teens to actively follow Jesus Christ — and we’re with them for the long haul to help them take those steps of faith with unconditional love.
Committee
Adults Who Care
Young Life is making a difference in the lives of kids around the world because we are supported by adults who care about kids in their community. For every talented Young Life staff person there is a team of dedicated leaders who works directly with teens. In each community, the local “committee,” comprised of parents, Young Life alumni and civic leaders, provides a foundation of financial, administrative and moral support for the local Young Life team.
Teen Moms - Reaching them by entering their world
Want to volunteer? Contact us below.
Young Life Leaders
Jamil Wilkerson
Asia Ray
Jenisha Khaira
Amelia Holmes
Ja'cionna Ballew
Chante Tarver
Ruth Taylor
Gary Neal
Carlos Morrison
Nicole Gibson
Jason Slaughter
Stu Dixon
Sunny Williams
James Pruitt
Julia Moss
LaCole Engele
Aaryn Evans
Amari Goddard
Angel Webster
Richard Dickerson
Amanuel Collins
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.
