We're Reaching Miami Youth
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More Youth Stories
Watch the inspiring stories of some of the wonderful youth we serve in the videos below.
Jaden's Story
Velan's Story
Sammy's Story
Chris' Story
About Us
Founded in 1948, Youth for Christ Miami has proven programs that encourage teens to grow in all areas of their lives: academically, mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually. With a focus on serving our most vulnerable communities, we do character-building activities that instill integrity, honesty, respect and compassion in order to help our youth become productive citizens now and for the long-term. Our clubs build healthy relationships and help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for life, and positively impact their communities.
By partnering with local churches, schools, and community organizations, Youth for Christ serves over 3,000 at-risk teens throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. Whether it be in the juvenile detention centers, public schools or our own after-school centers, we are building bright and beautiful futures for our youth.
Our students report that since attending Campus Life...
90%
Can better handle their problems
95%
Have more goals for their life
77%
Believe they can make a difference
97%
Say they have more friends overall
There's no way to say everything Youth for Christ means to me. Youth for Christ staff really pushed me to be a better version of myself, especially through Christ.
CITLALI
Alumni - Current Age - 21
YFC helped me grow as a person, helped me through my depression, and helped me get closer to God.
ANDRES
Alumni - Current Age - 22
Youth for Christ has helped me learn how to manage situations more easily, and it makes me happy to eat lunch with people I know care about me, since the other four days of the week I sit by myself.
GISELA
Campus Life Student
Miami Youth for Christ exists to help young people develop a relationship with Jesus and reach their God-given potential.
3,000 +
Over 3k Youth
Served Annually
32
Weekly Programs
in Miami
52
Partner Churches and Organizations
150
Volunteers and Team Members
Our Ministries
Miami Youth for Christ (Miami YFC) provides free educational and outreach programs that are inclusive and accessible to all children and youth throughout Miami-Dade County. Through its programs, Miami YFC seeks to provide an environment for positive youth development, thereby enabling these students to reach their full potential in life. There are four programs under the umbrella of Miami YFC: Campus Life, Catalyst Hip-Hop, Juvenile Justice Outreach, and City Life KIX. Miami YFC programs effectively engage children and youth of all ages and all social, religious, cultural, and economic backgrounds. These programs are designed to bring wholeness and hope to Miami’s young people.
CAMPUS LIFE
Middle & High School Clubs
partner with churches and other faith-based organizations to provide a fun, social environment where middle and high school students consider God's great love for them and how it impacts their relationships, decisions and self-worth.
CATALYST
Hip-Hop Outreach Programs
provide a safe and positive venue for youth involved in the Hip-Hop culture to break dance, graffiti, DJ and emcee, while connecting to the positive message of Jesus Christ. Youth for Christ Miami Youth for Christ Miami Youth for
JUVENILE JUSTICE
Detention Center/Residential Facility Programs
offers Bible-based programs and Christian mentoring to arrested, abused and at-risk youth living in residential facilities helping them build a firm foundation for life through mentorship, life skills, community and faith. Youth for Christ Miami Youth for Christ Miami Youth for Christ Miami Youth for
CITY LIFE KIX
After-School Programs
shares the love of Christ with youth & families, while also providing a safe place for young people to learn & grow in the Gospel. "Doing life" with kids & empowering them to change their community for Christ is key to our mission. We want to reach a critical mass of indigenous leaders who stay in, give back to, and transform their neighborhood.
CLOUD LIFE
Meeting kids where they spend time - online.
This ministry creates and implements fun, educational and engaging content to help reach and minister to our youth online. This is done through texts, social media and other digital formats where our youth are spending so much of their time and energy.
OFFICE MINISTRY
There are so many ways to help support our youth.
This ministry provides support in all areas. They volunteer at ministry sites, make copies of Bible studies, call repairmen, assist with event planning, update insurance information, apply for grants, keep track of donors and do everything under the sun for each outreach.
Our Sponsors
We are so grateful for our partners and supporters who enable us to continue our mission of reaching the lost youth in Miami-Dade.
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Greater Miami Youth for Christ is a local chapter of Youth For Christ/USA
PO BOX 561101 | Miami, FL 33256-1101
9350 SW 79 AVE Miami, FL 33156 | 305-271-2442