Skip & Lil Keifer
It has been our passion to support Youth Venture since the first one opened in El Cajon. We saw the vision of our Pastors, ‘No child left behind’. We saw the changes in the kids, and we were excited and wanted to get involved. We own our own business so volunteering our time is difficult, but we are able to support Youth Venture financially and by doing fundraisers like the Youth Venture Golf Tournament.
As small business owners we have struggled over the past few years due to the economy, and last year was probably our worst year yet. It was then that Lillian and I decided to give away a percentage of the gross income of Southern Can Telecom, Inc. Sales went up and we had some of the best months that we’ve had in the past 3 years. Then God put in my heart to double that percentage and sales have continued through the months which are normally the slowest months of the year. These are now the best months that we have had in over 3 years!
These young people are our future leaders and so it is to our benefit to give them an opportunity to become productive, God-fearing me and women in our society. Many kids that are part of Youth Venture come from some pretty rough backgrounds where they are left on their own much of the time; they don’t get the attention, guidance or love that every child needs. Youth Venture gives them direction. hope and love…are raising up men and women who truly love the Lord and are making a difference in God’s Kingdom.”
-Skip & Lil Keifer