CityTeam East Palo Alto offers several
different programs that reach out to those severely
in need. All of these programs give a chance
for our staff and volunteers to consistently walk
along side someone and explain God's unconditional
love for them in order to formulate an everlasting
real change in their lives. We are deeply involved
in their lives 365 days a year. It is an important
ministry to reach out to these kids and give them
the necessary tools and mentoring to make wise decisions
in their lives.
There are two main Christ-centered youth programs
that focus on teaching children about Jesus Christ.
One includes children from the ages of 5 up to 5th
grade. The other is for Junior High. We also have
a handful of High school students and have recently
launched a High school program! With a combination
of fun, games, interactive Bible teaching, creative
ways to help children memorize, lots of prayer, hugs,
laughter and a safe place to be, kids learn more about
our Savior.
The educational level is lower than average in East
Palo Alto compared to the rest of the Bay Area. Less
than 15% of the cities adult population have earned
a bachelor's degree or higher. Most did not graduate
from junior high or high school. It is crucial for
our children to get an education! Our learning center
is a place that offers help and positive encouragement.
By God's provision, we were granted 8 new computers
last year. At our learning center, they learn on the
computers without knowing it! Our programs are educational,
so they are learning while "playing" on
the computers. We use the learning center as an outreach,
and plug as many as we can into our youth programs.
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