It’s Day 2 of National Volunteer Week, and we’re pleased to introduce you to some people who inspire and encourage us every day. Have you ever been driving around Springfield and noticed a home for sale with a Real Estate II sign that says “Gary Lookabaugh” on the top? Well, we’d like to introduce you […]
One of the best parts of working in a nonprofit is that every day we get to work alongside terrific, dedicated, caring, and just plain fun people. They are not just ordinary people; they are volunteers — or as we like to call them, volunteer leaders and mentors. Last year by our best count, 181 […]
Our fall programs are ramping up to serve Springfield city elementary and middle school kids once again, and we need many “heroes” to invest an hour or more a week in a kid’s life! Would you consider joining our awesome team of volunteers this fall? Here are some of our opportunities to connect with kids: […]
Recently in our staff meeting we discussed how “transactional” our society gets, and how it colors our relationship with God — the mindset that I’ll do something for you, if you do something for me in return. But when you start looking at Scripture, you realize that God’s love is not transactional at all. In […]
Have you wanted to mentor a Springfield child or teen, but have a changing schedule, or only have time on weekends or evenings? SCYM now has opportunities for mentors on a flexible schedule. Mentors need to be 18 or older, and be willing to commit to a one-year mentoring relationship. To get involved, contact our […]
Fall is here, and for SCYM that means many Springfield children and youth coming to the doors of our programs. Most of them are looking for something fun to do and a safe place to be – but most of all they are looking for someone. Someone to remember their name, to ask them how […]
Do you have 45 minutes to spare on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon? You could help a kid crush the odds, by becoming a tutor at the STARS After-School Program! We have openings for volunteer tutors at the following days and times: Tuesdays, 3:55-4:40 (Westside Christian Community) Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15 OR 3:15-4:00 (High St. Church […]
SCYM will be hosting a literacy training in collaboration with David Smiddy and the Warder Literacy Center. The event is free and open to the public. Additionally, anyone who attends will be certified to tutor at our STARS afterschool program. The training will be offered twice. Below are the locations and times. We would love […]
Did you know that one of the leading indicators of whether a child will be involved in the court system as an adult is their third grade reading level? Because we believe that part of helping kids grow to mature, responsible Christian adulthood is helping them value their education and succeed academically, we are working […]
There were many times I wanted to quit. Some weeks it seemed the kids didn’t even care if we were there. My first year working with SCYM was full of ups and downs as we tried to earn the trust and respect of the teens. But they seemed so inconsistent, and it was hard to […]