GIVE
Does it matter?
50% of Teens
in Gen Z are unchurched or have no religious affiliation. (Barna Group)
Suicide
is a leading cause of death in ages 14-19 according to the CDC in 2019, not to mention mental health effects from pandemic years.
It MATTERS...
Teens
who have a caring adult relationship outside of the home are less likely to have external & internal stressors.
4.9 Million
adults in the US participated in Young Life as a student & are still praciticing their faith today. (Barna Group)
Join OUR COMMITTEE
The YL Committee helps to provide a YL area with accountability and support. They work together to cast vision, work as a team to raise money, make decisions, recruit and care for staff & leaders, and pray. We are actively recruiting adults to join our team. Click the button at the top of the page if you're interested to learn more!
These families are part of our founding committee: Angie & Josh Gorman, Kim & David Tomlinson, Shannon & Robert Walker.
Meet Catherine Powell
Area Director II, East MoCo YL
Catherine has worked for Young Life for 19 years, but once upon a time graduated from Oak Ridge HS in 2001. Prior to coming home, she was on YL staff in Lubbock, TX. Catherine loves to go antiquing, cheer on the Red Raiders and hang with her sister & their rescue dog, Stella. She loves teenagers and being in their world. You can contact her directly by email.
catherine.powell83@gmail.com
