Mountain West Region
418 W Sharp Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-2244
Who We Are
at a Glance
1948
Young Life is started in the mountain west region
Young Life founder, Jim Rayburn, sent some Texas high school football players, Sam Adams and Pete Bennett, to Spokane. In 1948, Sam and Pete headed out to Central Valley HS to start Young Life along with Claudia Pickert, while Bobby Davis and Jim Hardee went to Deer Park HS. Also, pastors from Sunnyside and Yakima, who met Jim Rayburn, brought Young Life to the Yakima Valley in the '40s.
10,000+
kids involved in club and campaigners
Each week, across the region, there are over 10,000 kids who are attending Young Life gatherings, from weekly clubs to campaigners bible studies.
300,000
kids and college students across our region
Whether it's in cities or towns, across multiple states, Young Life leaders are working with over 300,000 young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
38,000
KIDS relationally impacted
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2019, 38,000 kids were impacted relationally across the region.
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
