Coastal Volusia Newsletter

Over the past year, YoungLife has continued to grow and flourish in New Smyrna Beach. At the same time, there has been an active club serving students in the Halifax area (Ormond & Daytona). Through prayer, reflection, and collaboration, both of our area boards felt led to come together — believing we can serve our students and communities even better as one.

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of YoungLife Coastal Volusia 🌊

 We are a united chapter with one heart and one mission: to reach kids and build life-changing relationships from Oak Hill all the way up to Ormond!

 Rest assured, we’ll continue running the same clubs in the same areas — now with even greater support and connection across our communities.

Our Mission

YoungLife has always been about relationships — walking alongside kids, showing up where they are, and sharing God’s love in ways that make sense to them. Together as YoungLife Coastal Volusia, we’re building a vibrant ministry that meets kids on their turf — in schools, on fields, and in everyday life — reminding them that they are seen, known, and deeply loved.

We’re also thrilled to partner with Cudas Unhooked and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to expand our reach through consistent presence, mentoring, and leadership development across our schools and community.

In this new season, Hallifax leaders are planting seeds for new clubs at Atlantic and Seabreeze High Schools, while both areas continue to connect with students at Spruce Creek — all part of our growing vision to reach every kid in Coastal Volusia.

Your support helps make this mission possible. Every gift — big or small — fuels leader training, club nights, and camp scholarships that give students life-changing experiences with Christ.

Join us in reaching more kids across Coastal Volusia by giving today:

 👉 giving.younglife.org/coastalvolusia

$17,000 Matching Gift Challenge

Every gift you give — every dollar, every prayer, every “yes” — becomes part of a story God is writing in the hearts of kids across Coastal Volusia. Your generosity provides:

• Training and encouragement for volunteer leaders who pour into students week after week.
• Club nights where laughter and belonging lead to deeper conversations about faith.
• Camp scholarships for kids who could never afford to go otherwise — where many meet Jesus for the first time.
• Support for outreach and follow-up that keeps relationships going long after camp ends.

Right now, we are standing at the threshold of an incredible opportunity. Two generous donors have offered to match up to $17,000 in gifts toward our new area launch — which means your donation today will go twice as far to reach twice as many kids.

Beyond one-time gifts, monthly donors play a vital role in sustaining this mission all year long. Your ongoing support provides a steady foundation that allows leaders to plan ahead, say “yes” to new schools, and show up consistently for kids who need someone in their corner. Whether it’s $25, $50, or $100 each month, your commitment helps ensure that every teen in our area continues to hear the truth that they are seen, known, and deeply loved by God.

Together, we are building something lasting — not just a ministry, but a movement of love, faith, and hope across our coastal community.

Thank you for believing in this mission, for standing beside us, and for helping us bring the light of Christ to the next generation.

How You Can Help

Pray: Pray for the leaders, volunteers, and students across our area.

Give: Every dollar counts and will be matched up to $17,000!

 👉 giving.younglife.org/17KMatchingGift

Become a Monthly Partner: Consider becoming a 2026 Monthly Donor to help us sustain ministry year-round.  👉giving.younglife.org/coastalvolusia

Do you want to be involved in teenagers’ lives? There is a place for you in YL Coastal Volusia!

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