Youth for Christ, USA (Rochester Chapter)
1 Favor Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: 585-256-5050 x16
Contact: Director or Admin Assistant
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: 585-256-5050 x16
Contact: Director or Admin Assistant
Provides at collaborative sports program for youth ages 11-19 who live within the Rochester city limits. All Star Basketball mentors/coaches encourage basic skills and teach life principles regardless of race, gender, religion or ethnicity. The GG-1 program provides middle school girls a space to come together and also encourages students to aspire for achievement in schools. Performing Arts Academy has an exploratory program in the arts in a safe Christ-centered environment. Strives to demonstrate and communicate hope, God's love in a variety of different cultural settings.
Wish List:
- gift cards: Wegmans, Walmart, BJ's, Hess, etc.
- laptop computers: good working condition, Windows 11
- monetary gifts (can be donated online through the website)
- sporting equipment (new or used) for basketball
- van: minivan or passenger van
- cleaning supplies: disinfectant wipes, toilet cleaning supplies, paper towels, dust mops, air fresheners, etc.
- first-aid kits
- office supplies: pens, pencils, paper clips, copy paper, Post-it notes, tape (clear, masking, packing), etc.
- restroom supplies: toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels.
- paper products: paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, plastic tableware
- arts and crafts kits and supplies: markers (all types), Sharpie markers, crayons, construction paper, colored pencils, #2 pencils
- copy paper
Volunteers Needed:
- Looking for adults to serve as mentors for one year. Mentors for GG-1 program and coaches/mentors for basketball. Mentors must be at least 21 years old, pass background checks, and complete formal application process. Please contact our office for more information.
- Spruce up the building in various ways (one-time volunteer day for groups or individuals).
- Grant writing.
- Building repair, painting, maintenance, etc.
Information reviewed by agency 11/5/25. (Description, Wish List and Volunteers Needed updated.)