OUR MISSION:
Life to the full.
Introducing adolescents in Cleveland to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith.
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Who We Are
at a Glance
1969
Young Life begins in CLeveland
In 1969, Pete Weaver moved from Pittsburgh to start Young Life at Bay High School. Shortly thereafter, Tom Hammon moved to Cleveland and stayed on staff for several years, and starting the tradition of what we know now as Cleveland Young Life.
10+
Ministries with Young Life staff and leaders on the west Side of Cleveland
Today, Young Life is active and well in the city of Cleveland. We have leaders in multiple distinct ministries and in 8 different high schools across the area.
5000+
young people being reached by Young Life staff and leaders in cleveland
Whether it's in Bay Village or Rocky River, Avon or Avon Lake, in schools in every community, Young Life leaders are interacting and being with kids, right in their own neighborhoods.
150+
Kids involved
Since 1970, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. This year, hundreds of kids are involved every week all around Cleveland.
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.