Stories
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Fully experiencing the interwoven-ness of YU The engagement team was preparing for the Directors Dinner around the same time my internship at YU was coming to an end. The Directors Dinner is …
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Equipping youth to take the first step in believing in themselves Believing in yourself sometimes means a willingness to take a figurative first step onto slippery and uncertain ice. For one of the youth Alison …
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A Reminder that God Shows Up in Unexpected Places Our Doxa team welcomes over 200 youth to an event they host every year called REMIX. It is an immersive urban mission experience for youth that spans …
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Tuning to God’s Direction with the Internship Program Zaneta knew she was going to take time off from university, but she didn’t know what exactly would be next—that’s when she found YU. Part way through her u …
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Walking Together for Youth Transformation What do bikes, strollers, running shoe key chains and race bibs have in common? Together they all played a role in the Gain Ground with YU walkathon …
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Youth Experiencing Homelessness Recognize and Share His God-Given Gifts Sometimes serving at YU means showing up to work in a giant yellow banana suit. In October, Paula Castrucci, a Light Patrol outreach worker, donned …
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Intern Finds a Clear Purpose at YU Stephanie Ierullo started at YU as an intern through the Internship Program in January 2023 because she knew she had a heart to serve others. After …
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Young Parents Cultivates Turning Points This year, YU's Young Parents team has focused their learning and discussion around the idea of turning points. A ‘turning point’ indicates a moment whe …
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Rahab Carolling Spreads Hope and Joy This past December, three YU interns took the opportunity to learn more about Rahab ministry by signing up to go carolling. YU's Rahab carolling is a …