YRGC Brings Hope to Communities After Ida
As part of our discipleship training, we show young men how to be “the hands and feet of Jesus” by offering relief services when natural disasters strike. Youth-Reach Gulf Coast recently made two trips to bring hope to communities impacted by Hurricane Ida...
Andy’s Story >> “Youth-Reach Gave Me Hope”
For a really long time, Andy's life was buried in shame, anxiety and depression. He was in a downward spiral, going nowhere. He finally decided that he needed something in his life to change. That change was Youth-Reach. Hear Andy's testimony in his own words...
Restoration Cycles: The Next Leg of the Journey
Our staff's transcontinental bike ride was a test run for part of our transitional living initiative. Now that Cole and Tony have conquered the 4,228-mile TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, they envision some next steps in order to take the first resident on the first trip of "Restoration Cycles"...
Rian’s Story >> “I Hadn’t Done Anything to Be Loved”
Before coming to YRGC, Rian was drowning in addiction, and he had an untrue idea of who and what God was. What the YRGC family instilled in Rian was a love for him because of who he is. Hear Rian's inspiring testimony in his own words…
Help Pray Over Our Residents: Justin, Blake, Jared & Owen
One of the most effective ways that supporters of Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC) continue to make a difference is through prayer. Please take a moment to lift up everyone in the YRGC family in prayer, and pray for these four wonderful residents...
Kayla’s Story >> How Youth-Reach Transformed My Husband
Kayla met Zach on Easter Sunday in April 2015. At the time, he was a resident at Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC) and on a break spending time with his family. Kayla didn't know much [...]
July 4th Celebration & Open House Highlights
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to celebrate Independence Day 2021 with us! Although we battled the rain, we still had a great time enjoying food, games, and the opportunity to spend time with so many Youth-Reach Gulf Coast friends...
Keith and Phyllis’ Story >> Praying Parents of a YRGC Resident
In 2014, Keith and Phyllis Smith were coming to terms with their son's self-defeating behavior. This is their story of faith, prayer, and redemption as God used YRGC to change their son Austin's life...
Former YRGC Staff Member Pursues God’s Call to Middle East Missions
One of our treasured friends, Josiah Holmes, blessed us at YRGC for years by serving on our staff. Now, he and his family plan to move to the Middle East to pursue God's call on their life as missionaries...
Austin’s Story >> Don’t Go Half-Way
I'm from a Christian household in Orlando, Florida. Growing up, my dad was handy. He built our house and was always teaching me things. I even had summer gigs in construction. My parents always taught me right from wrong and in my teenage years, I knew I was on the wrong path.