Contact Info
Teens teetering on the edge of a ship wrecked life. A life with more days behind bars and fences than in freedom. These youth are the most vulnerable we work with; the most desperate for hope.
System-involved youth come to us through a few paths. Some are court ordered to complete community service hours with our mentors. Some we meet during our weekly visits to detention centers. All are lost and crying out for help.
JJM exists to work with youth who have been arrested, incarcerated, or placed on a probation/diversion program. During our one-on-one and group times, we present a mixture of life skills, mentoring, and truth from God’s word. We take the time to see past the bravado and defenses to engage with the scared teen underneath. Through intentional, caring relationships we begin to earn trust and give hope.
Service Output:
Hours Available:
Monday - Friday 7am-7pm
Eligibility:
- Manatee County resident
- 9-17 years old
- Client must be involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice
- Must be deemed at-risk by the program
Service Operators
Suncoast Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
Suncoast Youth for Christ has been serving 11-19 year old youth in Manatee and Sarasota counties since 1954. We have a deep love for all teens, especially those on the fringe of society – incarcerated, pregnant, self-destructive, isolated. These are our kids. Our mission is to build authentic relationships with them, share the hope of Christ, and help each one create a future full of promise.
1901 30th Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Bradenton, FL 34205