Youth For Christ’s Lincoln chapter’s executive director, Matt Schulte, said the organization’s purpose is self-evident.
“We are—obviously, by our name—a uniquely faith-based youth program for teens,” Schulte said. “We’ve been doing this since 1969 here in Lincoln and have impacted thousands of kids over the decades. Parents trust us as mentors in their kids’ lives. And kids keep showing up.”
Four outreach programs are offered locally.
“Campus Life has clubs and outreach for kids in high school, middle school, and a kids’ camp. We also have a juvenile justice ministry, which provides chaplaincy and volunteers for youths in jail, and then we do a program called ‘Parent Life’ for pregnant and parenting teens,” Schulte said. “And we have a brand-new program called ‘Rebalance,’ which is a mental health program for youth.”
Rebalance was developed to help young people who have experienced trauma or notable challenges.
“It’s an evidence-based program that’s been successful in Colorado, and we are bringing it to Lincoln,” Schulte said. “It teaches kids to develop resilience, social awareness, self-awareness, self-management, and relational skills.”
Youth For Christ
6401 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-420-7475
yfclincoln.org
