In many inner-city neighborhoods, Christians are feeling a need to open the doors of their churches during the after school hours, and to minister to children and teens during this time of day when many are unsupervised and vulnerable to getting into trouble. The S.A.Y. Yes! program of HLIC is designed to minister to the wholistic needs of young people: physical, spiritual, emotional, social and intellectual. Here's Life Inner City offers specialized training, curriculum, and other forms of assistance.

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).

Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors, tutors, Bible teachers, Recreation and craft leaders. If you are interested in volunteering, contact info@hlicnyc.org