Out & About
In the last few weeks the boys have been blessed with some very cool opportunities: tickets to see the Houston Texans and a trip to Newman's Castle...
A Bittersweet Goodbye
Last month, I was notified that Cameron Combs had passed away. Cameron was a much-loved Youth-Reach son from 2019 who impacted all of us in a very real way. At his Celebration of Life, I was honored to share how, while at Youth-Reach, Cameron surrendered his life to Jesus.
New Dr. Charles E. Cowles, Jr. Education Center Complete
We're excited to share that our new Dr. Charles E. Cowles, Jr. Education Center is now complete! The boys we're blessed to serve are already enjoying learning in this new space designed especially to prevent distractions and provide resources to enhance their overall educational experience.
Not Just Taking in Troubled Teens, But Making Disciples
I'm Dennis Raasch, I'm a Youth-Reach Houston (YRH) alum, and this is my story... In 1997, I was 16 years old and in juvenile court in Austin. It was my third or fourth appearance in this court, and the judge gave me an ultimatum: Unless I could find a family that would take me in, he'd have to send me to the state's juvenile corrections agency for five years...
New Education Center Almost Complete
We're excited to share that the new Dr. Charles E. Cowles, Jr. Education Center is on schedule for our August 15th completion date! This educational environment is designed in a way that distractions can be easily minimized. We'll have space for guest speakers to be brought in to enhance the boys' opportunities to gain specialized knowledge.
Congratulations, Wyatt: Another Life Transformed
Quite often in the past six months, the waters of our ponds have been stirred with boys who have been baptized. Wyatt came to Youth-Reach as a boy who rejected religion and struggled with drug abuse, but Jesus rescued him from himself and is continuing to transform his heart.
“He Makes All Things New”
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...
How Can We Make It Better?
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...
Changing the Norm
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 2021 Youth-Reach Houston Olympics: A Comprehensive Analysis
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...