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The Young Life Blog

A New Way to Share the Young Life Story The Young Life Blog is a central, easy-to-share hub for stories, ministry resources, and articles that highlight how God is working through Young Life. Think of it like a content library housing stories: Impact stories Articles focused on Christ, kids, and culture Ministry tools and tips Shareable content…

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Day Zero

Day Zero, a monthly camping newsletter for U.S. field staff, is here to help you get ready for school season and summer camp. We share helpful reminders, offer tips and resources, and keep you in the loop on all things camping — whether you are headed to a Young Life camp or leading camp experiences…

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End-of-Year Giving Deadlines

As the Christmas giving season approaches, please remember that to be counted toward the 2025 calendar year, all donations must be received at our CDS processing center and postmarked by December 31, 2025. You can find the processing center address and additional deadlines on Staff Resources. Here are some helpful reminders to ensure timely processing:…

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Young Life College Spring Break Opportunities

Young Life College is offering three spring break trip options to California, Florida, and Colorado, with multiple weeks to choose from. Whether you want mountains, beaches, or adventures, you can skip the stress of planning and bring your students along for an unforgettable spring break week. Here’s who to contact for more info or to…

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Volunteer Screenings — Is Your Area Up-to-Date?

Working with young people is one of our greatest privileges, and it carries with it the serious responsibility of keeping them safe. One of the most important ways we live out that responsibility is by keeping accurate records of every U.S. volunteer serving in the name of Young Life and ensuring that each has completed…

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Don’t Miss Out: Two U.S. Field Learning Experiences with Registration Extended to December 5

Registrations for our 2025-2026 learning season are closed. However, we’re extending registration until December 5, 2025, for the two following learning experiences: Next Gen Specialist Cohort, with Dr. Tanita Maddox: Are you passionate about understanding and reaching Generation Z and Alpha? Join Tanita Maddox, national director for generational impact, for Young Life’s Next Generation Specialist…

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Everything You Need to Make the Most of Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday following Thanksgiving) falls on December 2, 2025. Over 36 million people in the U.S. give to nonprofits on this day of generosity — it’s a great time to engage donors in your local community to partner with Young Life! We have planning tips, as well as pre-made resources available: Pre-written and designed emails that are…

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Support is Doing More to Serve You Better

We’re excited to share a new way to submit requests that will help us respond faster and give you visibility into where your question is in the queue or with an expert. Click “Get Support” on the YL Connect Home Page or “submit” from YL Knowledge’s Contact Support page -> Check out the status of…

Young Life and Joe Gibbs Racing

This year marked the first-ever Young Life car in NASCAR through a partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and the No. 19 Young Life Toyota GR Supra driven by Aric Almirola. What began as an idea from a few generous and creative fans of the mission became one of the most visible ministry moments we have…

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New SVP of Africa West Division: Aissata Deborah Samaké

It is with great joy and deep appreciation that we announce the promotion of Aissata Deborah Samaké to the role of Senior Vice President, Africa West Division, beginning November 1, 2025. Read the announcement.

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