Young People Who Care

May 2008 Newsletter - CLICK HERE TO READ IT!

YPWC Building and Environs

Young People Who Care ministers to the poor, elderly, youth and disadvantaged through services that are not being provided by other groups.

The vision of Young People Who Care is to meet the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of those we serve and to empower them with dignity and hope. These services fall into several different areas.

Young People Who Care was founded in 1976 by a group of young people from Erie Diocese, under the directions of Sister Therese Dush. The ministries and programs include services in three counties.

Direct Services

Home repairs, respite, transportation, visiting shut-ins, care of sick and elderly, children's programs
Emergency shelter for women and children
Used clothing outlet
Pregnancy and infant housing and services
Adult retreat
Youth retreat

Volunteer Programs

Volunteer opportunities are available in all of the above categories.The Mission seeks men and women who want to volunteer their time in service for the empowerment of the people of rural Appalachia.

Volunteer Openings

Assitant for Women's Shelter
Direct Service Program
Clothing Outlet
Youth Ministries

Time Commitment

Summer programs are offered for 3 months. Volunteers may serve all or part of that time.
Short-term volunteers may serve for a period of 1 to 5 months
Long-term volunteers may serve for 6 months or more.
One-week programs available for high school and college students.
Weekend service programs available year-round.

Volunteer Requirements & Lifestyle

Volunteers live a simple lifestyle and share work assignments. Volunteers have the opportunity to attend spiritual programs and workshops offered by the retreat staff.

Other Ministries of Young People Who Care
	Bethany Retreat Center was established in 1982 by the Anawim Religious Community of Frenchville, Pennsylvania. It is a place apart to rest, renew and be recreated for those seeking a deeper relationship with God.
	Life Line is a pro-life, nonpolitical branch ministry of Young People Who Care, Inc., a private, non-profit Christian organization. Life Line has been offering free assistance to pregnant women, parents and infants in need since 1986.
Marian House has provided temporary shelter and assistance for women and children in crisis since 1982 in Clearfield County and surround areas.
The Staff of Young People Who Care - Staff Meeting, January 2005 - Contact Information - Young People Who Care, PO Box 129, Frenchville, PA 16836 Phone: 814-263-4855 ~ Fax: 814-263-7106