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...
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.
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...
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...
Summer Means Work
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.
Spring Breakin’
Though all of our boys attend school right here on our campus, we do like to take a pause and give them a really great Spring Break experience.
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...
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.
A Life Transformed
My name is Trevor Burton, and this is my story. I was adopted at a few days old by loving missionary parents. My parents served in Youth With A Mission (YWAM), and I was constantly [...]