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

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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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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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Young Life Australia Gap Year Opportunity

Young Life Australia offers a unique opportunity for young adults aged 18-25 to live abroad and experience Young Life ministry and community! The heart of this program is to empower young individuals to live life following Jesus through enriching adventures, and as part of a community – offering an immersive, experience-based journey that places special…

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Young Life Store Christmas Gifts!

Shop with the Young Life Store this Christmas season! We’re here for you during the gift-giving season — no matter how big or small your list may be. With every purchase, you give gifts, and we give back to Young Life’s mission. Check out our Christmas Gift Guides for some great gift ideas to make…

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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Young Life Benevolence Fund

The Young Life Benevolence Fund is designed to provide financial assistance to those employees of Young Life who are experiencing a condition of severe financial distress resulting from extraordinary emergency or hardships. Through the Benevolence Fund, it is our hope that we can serve each other with the compassion, generosity, and strength that comes from…

Mosaic Conference Registration is Still Open!

If you missed September registration for the Mosaic Conference, registration is open until October 15 with no late fee. After October 15, a late fee applies. Here’s the late fee schedule: Oct 1-15: no late fee Oct 15-30: $25 late fee Nov: $50 late fee Dec-Jan 8: $100 late fee New staff who register: no…

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