Message from Mark
The story of Youth Venture, now in its 19th year, is not a tale of buildings or budgets. It is the story of hundreds of transformed lives, both of the youth who wander through its doors and the adults who volunteer their time there.
Youth Venture is unlike any other youth program I have ever seen in the lasting impact it makes on at risk youth. Youth Venture is often the only stability and sometimes the only love many of these young people ever know. Sometimes we provide the only meal they have all day. Thank you for your love and generosity which makes it all possible.
Message from the Director
Hello! It’s been another great year at Youth Venture. YV is expanding and kid’s lives are changing. This year’s Summer Camp in Pine Valley made a particularly huge spiritual impact on many kids. Another Summer highlight, Beach Camp, provided time for surfing, roasting s’mores, singing songs and just hanging out, all in a Christ-like family atmosphere. Our annual Leadership Retreat is a time of learning, encouraging and building up our young leaders. We have fun activities and challenging messages with powerful worship and ministry time.
Many kids cannot afford to pay for camps and other activities. Because of the generous giving of our supporters these kids are able to take part in these valuable events. We look forward to another great year ahead. Thank you so much for your support. We couldn’t do this without you.
Youth Venture has received commendations from the County Board of Supervisors, the El Cajon City Council, and is enthusiastically backed by community leaders such as US Congressman Duncan Hunter, California State Assemblyman Joel Anderson, El Cajon Mayor Mark Lewis and El Cajon City Councilman Bob McClellan.
Read the rest »In Eldoret, Kenya, just 170 miles outside Nairobi, Youth Venture is making an impact. Having a whole generation of young people marked by civil unrest and the post election violence of 2008, church and community leaders are working to reach and save the next generation. We receive regular reports on how Youth Venture materials are making a difference. Camp meetings for street children are growing at a rapid rate.
Read the rest »“I have ministered in many meetings for youth that cannot be compared to other times… We are seeing a great future for our young people.” -Pastor Wilson Ngando
