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Who We Are
At a Glance
1941
Young Life Begins in the U.S.
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Rayburn began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
2 Million
Young People Reached by Young Life Staff and Leaders
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower-blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over 2 million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
100+ Countries
With Young Life Staff and Leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
348,000
Kids Involved Weekly
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018 these 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.
FOR ALL KIDS
WE ARE ACTIVELY REACHING OUT TO STUDENTS ON BOSTON'S SOUTH SHORE
Middle schoolers are invited to check out Wyldlife, and Young Life for high schoolers. Everyone is welcome!