You Were Made For This.
Greater Grand Rapids
Who We Are
at a Glance
85,500
MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE-AGED KIDS
There are over 85,500 middle school, high school and college-aged kids living in Kent County. Connect with us so together we can reach them all.
8
Active Young Life Ministries
There are currently eight (8) active Young Life areas in Greater Grand Rapids: Forest Hills, Northwest Grand Rapids, Central Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids SouthWest, Grand Rapids City, Rockford, Kentwood, and Grand Rapids Center. For a full list of ministries, visit our Find Us page. You can view a list of potential new ministries, on our prayer map.
53 Years
Of Young Life Ministry
Young Life has been active in Greater Grand Rapids for 53 years.
1,102
Kids involved weekly
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. This year, over 1,000 kids were involved every week in Greater Grand Rapids.
You Were Made For This
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.