GRIP Outreach For Youth

We have a vision for thousands upon thousands of kids to grow into solid Christian adults who will positively impact and contribute to society, their communities, their churches, and their families.

Our pillars are G- Sharing the Life-Changing Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, R- Building Life-on-Life, God-Glorifying, Disciple-Making Relationships, I- Plugging Youth into the Word of God & into the Community of God, P- Preparing Youth for Their Future.

We recruit, train, and equip a network of caring adult volunteers to serve as mentors to youth in the city. We provide resources and ongoing support for these mentors through training retreats and monthly meetings with staff as they engage and build deep relationships with young people.

We connect with students through our SLAM and GRIP The School programs. GRIP The School is strategically hosted in Chicago Public High Schools where connections are initiated and students are invited to SLAM where they will meet mentors who are willing and ready to build Life-on-Life relationships with them.

Our staff members walk alongside our volunteer mentors, ensuring mentors are growing in their personal faith and thriving in their relationship with students. Our Mentorship Managers provide Godly encouragement, informed resources, and consistent training as mentors invest in the lives of Chicago’s youth

As mentors get to know youth, they are able to identify their true needs, partner with their families, and help them develop holistically. They focus investing into growing their students in academics, life skills, career goals, family life, and spiritual life. GRIP’s Future Steps program further helps prepare students for adulthood through college and career development.