Because Young Life, which includes WyldLife, is a locally supported non-profit, we rely 100% on the local community to rally behind us and support the mission financially.
I am excited about the future of WyldLife and Young Life in Ladera Ranch. This year, because of the growth we have experienced, the budget includes a part time staff person to open up the possibility of starting ministry at Tesoro High School next year. My vision is to have something for kids that lasts from 6th grade through high school. That would mean that there is a safe and healthy place for kids for SEVEN YEARS. It means that they will have caring adults seeking to be a part of their lives for SEVEN YEARS. It means that they will have positive role models helping them navigate some of the most difficult times of their lives, and someone standing with them through thick and thin showing them what the love of Jesus is like, for SEVEN YEARS.
The Budget for the mission in Ladera Ranch this year will be just between $90,000 and $100,000. This includes one full-time staff salary with benefits, room to hire hire a new part-time staff person, operational expenses, staff and volunteer training, and administrative costs. All of the money donated to support the mission of Young Life in Ladera will go directly to the mission of Young Life and WyldLife in Ladera Ranch.
Fundraising is not something I enjoy doing, it takes time and energy away from doing the actual ministry of WyldLife, but it is necessary. This mission of Young Life does not happen without people in the community stepping up and owning it. Also, this is a chance for members of the community to invest in the future of kids in the community, which is an investment in the community itself.
By far, the best way to support the ministry is through monthly donations. If we could have 80 people to sign up for $100/month, the entire budget would be taken care of. If we could have 40 people to give $100/month and 80 people to give $50/month the budget would be taken care of.
I pray and hope that you will join this mission for Ladera Ranch.
Checks can be made out to "Young Life CA247" and mailed to:
Luke Bright
24488 Copper Cliff
Lake Forest CA 92630
Or you can follow the directions below in order to give online (by far the easiest way to give).
Online gifts can be given at Giving.YoungLife.org
1. Go to Giving.YoungLife.org
2. Select the option for "A Young Life Staff Member's Ministry"
3. Click search and enter "Bright"
4. Click the option with my name (Luke Bright) and the area name (South County-CA247)
5. If this is a recurring (monthly) gift please make sure and select that option as well
6. Click "Add Gift"
7. Click "Check Out"
8. Enter Appropriate information as needed
9. Complete Donation
All gifts that are given are tax-deductible, and donors will receive a receipt for tax per poses.
Please let me know when you have accomplished this so I can make sure it was processed and made it to the appropriate account.
Thank you,
Luke Bright
Young Life South County
949-293-6443
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