Since 1992, Here's Life Inner City has offered a unique solution to churches and ministries that want to reach out to the children and teens in their neighborhoods.

Currently, our S.A.Y. (Save America's Youth) Yes! Centers for Youth Development are ministering to more than 3,000 children and teens across the country.

S.A.Y. Yes! is a Biblically-based program that takes place in an after-school setting. 		 
S.A.Y. Yes! - Charles Video

The goal is to give at-risk children a solid foundation from which they can build a successful future. Through the local church, each child is ministered to spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and socially (Luke 10:27).

As a church-operated program, a long-term commitment can be made to the children, and the entire family - parents, guardians, siblings, and neighbors - can be enfolded into the local body of Christ.

S.A.Y. Yes! provides churches and their congregations with:
  • Training (18 hours, 16 sessions covering topics such as how to design your weekly program, how to share the gospel with children, and how to recruit and manage volunteers).
  • Biblically-based curriculum (Bible Club, practical living skills, recreation, mentoring, and lessons covering topics such as integrity, forgiveness, and respect). 
  • Ongoing resources, many of which are free or at low cost (educational materials, a phonics program, youth entrepreneurship skills).
  • Online access to all S.A.Y. Yes! resources, links to related websites, and free downloads. 
  • City-wide support network (additional training for specific topics such as fund development, child discipline, setting annual goals and objectives).