The Williams’ Story: A Family Changed
Jake Williams recently completed one year with us here at Youth-Reach Gulf Coast and will be entering our transition ministry with plans to become a pilot. We talked with his parents, Sy and Connie, and found that his time at YRGC didn't just change his life—it impacted their entire family.
Equipping Men to Defend & Serve
Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC) exists because there are young men with a great need for identity. Many of them grew up without fathers and had no one to demonstrate what it looks like to be a real man.
All the Moves God Had to Make
It was early 2014 when a bed opened up at our Houston campus, and we granted an admission day for a kid named Michael Morris. Looking back, we are astounded at all the moves the Lord had to make to bring him from Monrovia, Liberia to Summerdale, Alabama.
Wanna Hear a Great Story?
Curt Williams, Founder & Executive Director It all started with Scott Raley and a set of blueprints. Very early in the life of Youth-Reach Gulf Coast, I committed to split my time [...]
2nd Annual Joey Jones Celebrity Golf Tournament Recap
Our 2nd Annual Joey Jones Celebrity Golf Tournament was a tremendous success! The sold-out event took place on May 9 at Kiva Dunes Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The Coming Season
Five years ago, with the guidance of our Board of Directors, we entered a ten-year succession plan. We would be foolish and even negligent to allow what the Lord has built to fall just because we failed to plan, so we have been very proactive to look to the future, pray, and seek out the Lord’s provision for the next season.
Restoration Cycles: Conquering Natchez Trace
The Natchez Trace bike trip started off like any other bike tour. Lots of planning went into choosing a route and securing transportation to the terminus of the ride.
Our 2022 YRGC Christmas Wishlist
The holiday season is here, and with it comes an opportunity to bless our residents! We are pleased to present the 2022 Youth-Reach Gulf Coast (YRGC) Christmas wish list.
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.