Youth Believing in Change received a generous grant from One Hundred Shares last year, and returned this year to give a follow up report on the ministry.
Mrs. Angela Gaddis, a graduate of UT-Arlington with a degree in music and YBC Children’s Choir Director--and an accomplished singer--entertained the 100 women present with a song before and after the speakers. The annual luncheon, held Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the Dallas Country Club, was well attended.
“Miss Angela” leads a youth choir at Youth Believing in Change that includes 200 children. Every child in the afterschool ministry is taught to sing joyful songs, even those who don’t yet speak fluent English.
One Hundred Shares is made up of 100 women who donate their funds to help local non-profits share the good news of Jesus. The group holds an annual luncheon at the Dallas Country Club where funds are disbursed. Last year YBC and The Well ministry each received grants.
Youth Believing in Change has been helping children complete their homework after school for 22 years. In addition, children who attend the program get a hot meal, learn leadership skills and sing in the Youth Choir. In the Summer, nearly 300 children attend the all-day camp Monday through Thursday.
YBC provides transportation from nine different public schools in both DISD and Richardson to the two-acre campus on Stults Road near Stults Elementary School. Volunteers assist the eight teachers who help the students to complete their homework, work on additional English and math exercises, and learn scripture and praise songs. In the summer, 300 students spend four days a week at Youth Believing in Change's Summer Camp.
The after school and summer camp programs are funded by private donations from caring individuals and foundation grants.
An annual dinner benefitting YBC, an Evening of Change, is Thursday, May 4, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church on University boulevard. Keynote speaker for the evening is Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson. Music will be provided by the YBC youth choir and students from the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. The public is invited. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for a table of eight.
For more information about the dinner or for tickets, contact YBC at 214-692-9242. Sponsorships are also available.
Afterschool tutors and volunteers are always welcome. Scout troops are encouraged to consider YBC when Eagles Scout projects are being discussed. For more information see the Ybc Dallas Facebook page, or the website: www.ybcdallas.org
One Hundred Shares Dallas is a Christ-centered 501 (c) (3) organization that awards financial grants to Christian non-profit ministries in the greater Dallas area who serve people in need and proclaim the Gospel.Ministry