Young Life started 80 years ago with the mission statement: “to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith.” We are working hard toward this goal, however, we have discovered that the duration of adolescence has grown. The world has changed and kids face more diverse perspectives, influences, and online pressures. Young people often feel lost. School plays a big role in kids' development, but often, it is when kids graduate that they start asking life’s biggest questions. While Sitka Young Life is deeply committed to working with middle school and high school students, we also see the opportunity for post-high school support. We don’t want to miss this population as they seek identity, direction, and answers. We want young adults to continue discovering the fullness of life with God.
