This past week in Springfield a young man—a football star, well-liked by his teachers and his peers—had his life snuffed out by a bullet while trying to stop a fight. His young life impacted many. There is a ripple of shock and anger that a young man who was making many positive choices could have […]
The best gifts don’t always come with gift wrap or a big price tag! Whether you work with kids or just have kids in your life, here are seven ideas that we believe are priceless to a kid: 1. Showing up. By showing up consistently, you are saying to a kid: “You are worth this […]
We just got done with the last of our four workshops on Helping High Needs Kids, a joint effort with the Nehemiah Foundation, and graciously hosted by Maiden Lane Church of God. As our community — mentors, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders, afterschool program volunteers, college students, and more — came together to learn for […]
We recently put the word out about a new series of workshops called “Helping High-Needs Kids,” coming January 11-February 2. If you haven’t read all the details yet, you can find them here. We would be delighted to have you come and learn with us! There are a bunch of great people coming to help […]
How can we do our best for the children in our midst who carry the heaviest burdens? Starting January 11, SCYM is partnering with the Nehemiah Foundation to offer a new series of four workshops designed for volunteers, mentors, church teachers and leaders, and anyone who works with children in the faith-based community. Presented by […]
This is DeAntre. He’s holding a Bible. (Upside down, in case you didn’t notice. You probably did.) DeAntre is holding a Bible because this past summer, he came to Camp Boost Summer Reading Club at Clifton Avenue Church of God, where he heard about Jesus and learned all about comics in his reading club. (That’s […]
Have you ever thought about getting involved to help a Springfield kid? Or maybe you know someone who’s got a heart for kids? If so, there’s no better time than the fall to get started! (These are real STARS kids by the way! No stock photos!)The STARS Afterschool Program for Springfield elementary-aged kids is ramping up […]
Today marks the end of National Volunteers Week. There are about a zillion more people we would like to highlight, who each bring their own special personalities, abilities, and gifts to help Springfield kids “crush the odds with the love of God!” But we’ve been delighted to introduce a few this week: Greg Jindra, Gary […]
Day 4 of National Volunteer Week, and we haven’t even scratched the surface of all the fantastic people who volunteer their time (and themselves, really) at SCYM. If you missed days 1, 2, and 3 be sure to click the links to meet Greg Jindra, Gary Lookabaugh, and Mary Apone! Today we want to introduce […]
It’s Day 3 of National Volunteer Week, or as we might start calling it, “Not Just a Volunteer” Week! (Click the links to meet two other terrific “not just a volunteers,” Greg Jindra and Gary Lookabaugh.) Today we’d like you to meet one of our youngest volunteers, Mary Apone. Mary is a student at Greenon […]