Cleveland West

27070 Detroit Road LL # 1
Westlake, Ohio 44145

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.

Alex Meyers

 
 
 
 
 
Area Director

Olmsted Falls High School

Jenna Peddicord

 
 
 
 
 
Area Director

Bay High School

Luke Nickel

 
 
 
 
 
Staff Associate

Lakewood High School

Michael Carline

 
 
 
 
 
 
Staff Associate

Avon High School

Evan Feldt

 
 
 
 
 
 
Staff associate

Fairview High School

Nate Pavlovich

 
 
 
 
 
 
Staff Associate

Bay High School

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.

The involvement of people like you is vital to healthy, sustainable, quality youth work in your area and across our nations.
Contact us via the buttons below to find out about getting involved.