Progress Is Good
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.
Train Up a Child
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.
Olek Returns to the Ukraine
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 [...]
Up Your Coffee Game While Helping Troubled Kids
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...
Our Covid Christmas
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...
Jericho Ride for a Cause
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...
GLORY HALLELUJAH!
After almost two long years and a seemingly endless parade of delays we have finally received all of the needed permits and we are officially under construction on our Education Building...
How We Do What We Do
The Lord has shaped, led and molded Youth-Reach Houston into what it is today: a refuge where we never charge a fee for what we provide. Our responsibility is to make sure that you get a good return on your investment, by pressing these boys to overcome, grow, achieve and excel...
Coffee for a Cause >> Help Save At-Risk Adolescents
We’re excited to announce that we are partnering with Rugid Grind, a Houston-based coffee company dedicated to helping save at-risk adolescents around the world. Starting today, Rugid Grind will be selling Youth-Reach Houston (YRH) branded coffee sourced from rural farms in an assortment of organic, quality beans. For every bag of coffee sold, 30% will go directly to support YRH.
Taking Stock
Both Youth-Reach Houston and Youth-Reach Gulf Coast finished 2020 strong, and thanks to many of you who provided critical support in what was a very exceptional year, our bills were paid, and we cared for more boys than we have in years.