Showing posts with label Start-Up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Start-Up. Show all posts
Here's EVERYTHING You Need to Get Started in YoungLives!
Feeling confused about where to find a YoungLives resource? Can't remember where you found that helpful handbook or video? Look no further - here are links to many of the essential YoungLives tools for camping, mentor training, discipleship, childcare, staff training, supervisor training, and pretty much anything you could possibly need.
Does YoungLives Work? Survey Says.... Yes!
In an external survey taken by over 2,000 teen moms involved in YoungLives, the results are clear. Involvement in YoungLives - and particularly, involvement with a YoungLives mentor - produces deep, meaningful, and far-reaching change. Just take a look at a few of these graphics pulled from the YoungLives Impact Report (available for download or purchase here).
The survey concludes that:
The data confirms that YoungLives' method of putting relationships first - and giving teen moms a chance to give back - is working. From increased educational attainment and aspirations, to improved parenting skills, to a new sense of hope and purpose and a strong support system - YoungLives is making it possible for teen moms to beat the odds and build a secure future for themselves and their children. Not only do young moms gain a group of peers and mentors to help them navigate a daunting path, but they find value, meaning, and hope along the way. And that makes all the difference.
YoungLives staff and volunteers can access the entire PowerPoint presentation of the findings here, complete with take-aways about strengthening mentor relationships, deepening faith conversations, and diversifying the racial/ethnic make-up of YoungLives staff and volunteers.
Young Life Grants and Foundation Relations
Grants are a great way to fundraise larger amounts of money, especially for unique programs like YoungLives. The process, however, can be daunting and overwhelming!
Did you know that the Young Life Service Center has an entire team dedicated to helping you fundraise through grants & foundations? Your YL area can receive assistance in identifying local foundations, writing proposals, grants, as well as providing you with the right tools. Log on to the staff site and search "Grants and Foundation Relations" to get started.
Fundraiser Idea: Spring into Spring
Looking for a great way to fundraise & get the word out about YoungLives at the same time? Susan Marsh, Coordinator in Midland, Michigan hosted the "Spring into Spring" event this to raise money for camp. Using a local church as the location, they hosted 30 women for a suggested donation of $25 per person. Guests enjoyed lunch, the chance to put together a spring flower basket, and the opportunity to hear about the ministry of YoungLives. As an added incentive, Midland YoungLives gave away a custom flower basket to one lucky guest. With both the baskets and lunch donated, it was a successful fundraiser! Not only is this a great fundraising event, it's an awesome way to spread the word about YoungLives in your community... and maybe recruit a new volunteer or two!
New Mommy Gift Bags
This year we created New Mommy gift bags to give to the girls at baby showers or at the hospital. This way, whoever is going to visit them (mentors/staff) can grab a bag from the Young Life office and give a gift from YoungLives. The consistency of the gift giving has really served us well. It's also helped eliminate pressure amongst mentors & staff to have to race out to grab a gift.
We also have met girls at the school who were about to have a baby and didn't have a mentor yet. The gift was a nice gesture to let them know we support and love them!One person on our committee collected the items and assembled the bags for the new moms. This can also be a great way to get church groups involved.
A sample list of what to include:
- bottle
- onesie
- wipes
- bundle of diapers
- diaper cream
- baby shampoo
- pacifier
- a note from us
- gift bags from the dollar store
Submitted by Whitney McLean, Tallahassee, FL
Who do you call? 2-1-1
Many (if not ALL!) of our teen moms find themselves at one point or another in need of help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling, etc.
2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral in many communities in the U.S. When you dial 2-1-1 on your phone you will be directed to a hotline operator who will help you (or your teenage friend) to these resources.
You can visit the national page here at: http://www.211.org/ to see if there is a 2-1-1 hotline available in your area.
This would be good to share at one of your ongoing mentor trainings. Let mentors know that when they receive a crisis call, they have somewhere to turn.
This is also a helpful resource for start-up YoungLives ministries looking to partner with other organizations in the community. Just call or search online for organizations that are working with crisis pregnancy or teenage parenting.
Start-Up Ministry Podcast
If you are interested in starting (or are in the process of starting) a new YoungLives ministry, we've got a great new resource for you! Karil Greaves, YoungLives New York Metro regional coordinator, has put together a 20-minute podcast covering some of the basics of starting a new YoungLives ministry - plus a handout for you to follow along with. Check it out!
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