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...
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...
Thanks to some nice weather, the vision for our new education building, the Dr. Charles E. Cowles Jr. Education Center, is fast becoming a reality.
Here at Youth-Reach we often get boys who are well on their way to the legal age when society will deem them to be an adult, but they are nowhere close to manhood. Proverbs 22:6 implores us to train up our children. Training requires discipline, focus, standards, and an expectation of performance.
By: Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director After almost three years, it was time for Olek to leave us for his next season. As some of you know Oleksandr Dmytrovich Rudenko came to us as [...]
In a joint relationship with Rugid Grind Coffee, Youth-Reach Houston is launching our very own line of premium coffees. When you find the blend you really love, you can set up a subscription and your new favorite coffee will arrive at your door each month...
Last year at Christmastime, five of our staff members tested positive for Covid-19. We had to postpone the much-anticipated day after Christmas shopping trip, but all of the boys were safely able to go to the mall and spend their gift cards on January 27...
On May 22, we are partnering with the Christian motorcycle club Prodigals Redeemed MC for a "Jericho Ride," a prayer event that happens on wheels...
