Coronado Young Life, a local Christian nonprofit dedicated to building meaningful relationships with adolescents, is hosting an annual fundraiser on March 7.
Young Life has been active in Coronado since the 1990s and became its own locally-funded area in 2013.
During the current school year, more than 150 local students have participated in Young Life programs through weekly clubs, small-group gatherings, and consistent mentorship from trained adult volunteers.
Coronado Young Life operates two programs under the broader Young Life organization: Wyldlife for middle school students and Young Life for high school students.
Wyldlife has seen significant growth this year, with 40 to 60 students attending bi-weekly club gatherings and approximately 30 middle schoolers participating in campaigners (small group). High school Young Life clubs regularly welcome around 30 students, with 10 students engaging in weekly campaigners.
“Young Life creates a place where every kid gets to be seen and known,” said volunteer Madeline Bowen, who has been leading high school girls in Coronado for six years. “Leaders really strive to make sure every kid who walks in is greeted by name.”
The fundraiser, at the John D. Spreckels Center on March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. is titled, “Salt & Light: A Seaside Soirée.” Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at coronadoisland.younglife.org.
