We Are a Ministry Dedicated To Helping Young Men
Our faith-based long-term, residential ministry offers a healthy and stable environment to receive emotional healing and valuable life skills.
Testimonials of Lives Changed
“I believe that the people God has placed here at Youth-Reach really care and want to know about your story, hurts and heart.
Never have I felt more at home in my life. This is what God designs family to be.“
“The YRGC community meant so much to me. It’s one you can’t really find anywhere else and it was a stepping stone
to where I am today: working hard with a promising career, painting, discipled, and in community.”
Healing Past Wounds & Restoring Families
Facilitated by experienced and respected counselors, Youth-Reach Gulf Coast is a faith-based, long-term home intended to heal past wounds, break generational curses, and restore families. Young men ages 18-22 receive intensive counseling and support for developing character, responsibility, and a strong work ethic on our 81-acre campus in rural Summerdale, Alabama.
The healing that occurs reaches far beyond the lives of the residents. Families are restored and as these young men grow and become husbands and fathers, their wives and children also benefit from the important lessons these young men learned while at Youth-Reach Gulf Coast. Not only do we facilitate emotional healing and healthy relationships, but practical skills for daily living as well, such as gardening, home care, auto maintenance and carpentry.
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Help Us Bless Our Graduate, Rian Sipe, This Christmas
We are trying to garner financial support to help Rian buy a newer, more practical vehicle to serve him for the many years he will be serving us. He is planning on visiting with us during the Christmas holiday and we would love to surprise him by taking him car shopping. You are likely seeing this because you know and love Rian, but you could also help by promoting this effort amongst people whom you know.
Restoration Cycles Completes Natchez Trace Bicycle Tour
Many people desire to do something significant that challenges them physically and mentally. That is precisely what Restoration Cycles offers young men at Youth-Reach. Birthed out of Tony and I’s experience on the 4,000-mile TransAmerica, I knew bicycle touring could somehow positively benefit residents who were desperate for wholesome adventure.
Nikolas’ Story: Humility Leads to Open Doors
When I came to Youth-Reach, I was a prideful jock. Director David Williams was one of the first people to call me out on my pride. From there, he and the staff showed me what humility as a Christ follower looks like.
Inaugural Joey Jones Celebrity Golf Tournament Helps Restore Lost Futures
The first ever Joey Jones Celebrity Golf Tournament was held on July 1, 2022, at Kiva Dunes Golf Course in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We hosted an outstanding group of celebrity golfers, including professional athletes, coaches, entertainers and executives.
Marcus’ Story >> From Spiraling Down to Aiming High
After graduating from high school, Marcus Guerrero was lost. His closest friends were moving on to new careers and new relationships, but he had no purpose and no motivation to succeed. His older brother, Micah, had experienced change through Youth-Reach Gulf Coast, and Marcus thought maybe there was hope for him, too.
10th Annual Golf Tournament Helps Restore Lost Futures
Our 10th Annual Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC) Golf Tournament was an amazing day of camaraderie, sportsmanship and philanthropy. We saw some outstanding talent out on the course, and lots of great memories were made by those who attended.