Amy Wise is a member of the Youth-Reach Houston (YRH) board and a faithful, long-time supporter. She's also the grateful mom of a YRH graduate who truly believes in the life-changing ministry happening around the clock at our campus. This is her story...
A few weeks ago, I called three of our residents over with sincere question to ask them… “What could I do, as the leader of Youth-Reach, to make the program better?” It appeared that my question stunned them, but their answers stunned me...
Despite our country's progress in the areas of racism and dismantling institutional religion, in many ways, society has devolved. If anyone seeks evidence of the damage caused by the abandonment of God’s ideal structure for the family, they should visit Youth-Reach.
The Youth-Reach Houston Olympics were born last year when we saw cabin fever increasing during the Covid lockdown. The games and contests span a full week and include games that are physical, mental and even scholastic, in both individual and team contests. This year's winner is...
My name is Tim Coman. I was one of the original boys in the very first Youth-Reach Houston house. Originally from Houston, I had a foundation in church when I was a kid, but I also grew up with a mom who was an addict. By age 15, I was out on the streets...
My name is Kelley Léger. I'm a Youth-Reach Houston (YRH) graduate, and this is my story. I grew up with a mom who loved the Lord, but my father passed away when I was four years old. I never really had a man's example to follow or someone to lead me into manhood...
For almost two years we've been one to two men short on our operations staff, yet no one wants us to lower the bar and hire someone who does not fit the need. We are not hiring employees, but people who become family and will come into a loving Christian community that just happens to share a passion for troubled and misfit boys...
After the horrible winter storm hit Houston, the challenge to care for 26 acres has now been ramped up. The good news is… We have a lot of boys. We are teaching the long-term benefits of work every day here at Youth-Reach.
Here at Youth-Reach, we focus on the key elements that make someone successful in life, regardless of their financial prowess. At this time we have three young men, from very diverse backgrounds, who have stepped up to take on the responsibility of leadership as one element of the many responsibilities of manhood.
Join us on Saturday June 19 for the "Restoration Ride," a motorcycle ride that will benefit our 24/7 Christ-centered ministry. There will be food, a raffle, and live music.
