Young people from Buffalo State College sacrificed their free time and poured love on a Buffalo neighborhood.
​     When people work hard and smile, hope and encouragement become new heartbeats for the folks they serve.
​     After a short couple of hours, the lasting impact of good neighborliness rejuvenated some elderly folks.
​     Please say thank you to the students at Buffalo State and the folks who made this life changing event happen.
     ​YWAP was fortunate to help as neighborhood captains in the Fruit Belt for the Bengal Dare to Care Day. We were invited by Mrs. Triggs from None LIke You who was the neighborhood Coordinator. The students also served at Locust Street Art. Thank you Ken & BG Metzger for donating copies of your book "The Potter's Perfect Piece." All students received a copy.
​(If any students are wondering about Scurry the Rabbit, he was eating grass and moving around the last time we checked on him!) 
#bengaldayofcaring #nonelikeyou #ywapbuffalo #ywap716 #JLYASDW
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     Young people are headed back to school; encourage them, read to them, study with them.
     When you have an urge to help somebody and you don't know how to help, call 716-830-8240.
​     All folks need help at some point in their lives.
​     Please check out the YWAP List of Serving Opportunities below and see where you might fit in.

THE YWAP LIST of SERVING OPPORTUNITIES

Every Thursday 7-9:30 pm (except holidays) BWAP - Brothers With A Purpose. Basketball, Life Direction & Dinner for young men 16-30 yrs. old @ City Reach Buffalo (Expressway Assembly) 260 Eggert Road, Buffalo, NY.
​Buffalo State College Students Community Service Day in the Fruit Belt, Buffalo, NY. Sept. 16, 9-12 pm.
Grill & A Prayer Sept. (TBA) We serve hotdogs on a Buffalo, NY street corner while young people pray for neighbors, friends & maybe foes! too
Prison Visit Sept 30. 7-3 pm. @ Greene Correctional Facility
​Fundraiser for None Like You/We Care, YWAP & others  Chiavetta's Chicken Dinner only $10. Oct 4. 12 - 5:30 pm @ The Wall, Norfolk & East Delevan, Buffalo, NY. We are raising $ to pay for our Thanksgiving Community Celebrations. (Last year we served over 2,000 people.) 
First Saturday Worship Oct. 7. (6-9 pm) Slavonic Christian Church 560 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY.  Come enjoy a night of Christian celebration as a participant or simply come to enjoy some God-moments. practice for those who would like to rehearse is at 5 pm.
​YWAP Awards Banquet & Fundraiser Oct. 20, 6-9 pm. @ Randall Baptist Church, Williamsville, NY. Proceeds to support young men's mission trip. They'll be washing feet, delivering new sneakers and speaking in schools.
Rise Up With A Purpose 3X3 Basketball Tourney Oct. 28-29 HISTORY WILL BE MADE IN BUFFALO! This event is endorsed by FIBA - The International Basketball Federation.
​Free Thanksgiving Dinners! Every year we collaborate with several organizations to hold free community dinners in several locations. Last year we fed over 2,000 folks in five locations. This year will be bigger and we need lots of help. Here are the dates so far.
November 5,  Thanksgiving Dinner 3-4:30 pm. Seneca Community Church, 1218 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY 
November 6   Thanksgiving Dinner (TBA) 4-8 pm.
November 7   Thanksgiving Dinner 4-8 pm. Dorothy J. Collier Center 118 E. Utica, Buffalo, NY
November 8   Thanksgiving Dinner 4-8 pm. Buffalo Missionary Pentecostal Church 224 Hudson St. Buffalo, NY.
​November 9   Thanksgiving Dinner 4-8 pm. Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center 562 Genesee St. Buffalo, NY
​November 10 Thanksgiving Dinner ​4-8 pm. Monsignor Geary Community Center, 1250 Bailey Ave. Buffalo, NY.
​              We need all food items for a turkey dinner and folks to cook & serve.
​Bills Night Out Date TBA 7-9 pm. West Hertel Academy, 489 Hertel Ave. Buffalo, NY Buffalo Bills Players and their Wives will share about Faith, Family & Football. After sharing their life stories, the crowd will have the opportunities to receive autographs. Tickets will be $3 and limited to the first 1,000 people. We hope to reach many school age children and urge them to stay in school and embrace struggle as a normal and fulfilling way of life. More news soon!
​Free Christmas Dinner & Gift Give Away December - TBA 
​Upcoming Opportunities YWAP folks regularly speak in schools, colleges, churches and community centers. Call us if you would like a YWAP Speaker. We cover a variety of subjects related to poverty, gang violence, drug addiction, and abstinence. Our favorite topic is the Way of Truth that leads to Life (the message of Christ about loving God & your neighbor!) 

     Youth ministry in the inner-city is not a wealth building endeavor. Prosperity comes in the form of changed lives who see value in themselves and others. Generosity is a like a mustard seed that helps a ministry grow.
​     What you're about to see is a history of how many lives are impacted by one generous act. When Frank and Shari Downing from Towne Automotive sowed a generous seed, nobody knew how far it would grow (or drive!)       
     After they teamed up with some other generous folks and helped us obtain a relationship building tool called the YWAP Van, an entire community of young people started moving forward.
​     Plenty of folks do small things that have a big impact. We appreciate any act. We hope that this pictorial history, although small in terms of what has actually happened throughout the years, will encourage you. Every action is a seed sown.
​     Thank you to all of the folks at Towne Automotive. Thank you to everyone who's helped YWAP create "heart-smiles" for young people as the begin to know how much God loves them. 

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     Young people can avoid violence with hotdogs and prayer.
     We don't teach them to protest, we teach them the power of prayer.
     A lot of folks stopped by and nobody argued.
​     Prayer changes the atmosphere of a city.

     Young people in Buffalo are beginning to make their mark on the world.
​     When Grace Modi starts something, you know she'll persevere until it's finished.
​     A lot of folks came together to make the 5 Year Anniversary Fashion & Talent Show a success.
​     People who make up Buffalo New Generations are the movers and shakers of today and tomorrow.
​     Grace Modi has been a leader from a very young age. She demonstrated integrity and diligence as a member of Youth With A Purpose. When community service was needed, Grace stepped up as a role model and team player. Family, friends and classmates could always depend on Grace. Her commitment to excellence began as a young person at YWAP and continues today.
​     Five years is a long time, but it's still only a small representation of potential. Grace and her friends from Buffalo New Generations have only just begun. The road will contain valleys and mountains, successes and humble learning opportunities. The YWAP Family is proud of Grace. Thank you for who you are, we appreciate your love for people. Jesus loves you and so do we. 

   Young men are hanging out on street corners and changing lives.
​     When a young man prays, the atmosphere of a city is impacted.
​     Anyone who's interested in helping as a YWAP Volunteer - WE NEED YOU!
     People who can cook, pray or act as waiters and watchers are needed.
     For more information about how you can become a YWAP supporter and volunteer, please leave a message or call us at 716-830-8240. Thank s for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
​Jesus loves you and so do we. #grillandaprayer #ywap #JLYASDW

     Youth With A Purpose has been transporting young people and supplies all over Buffalo and beyond for over 15 years. A lot of those miles have been covered by the generosity of the folks at Towne Automotive.
​     When our last YWAP Van reached the stage of "beyond repair," the kind folks at Towne found a way for us to keep the YWAP wheels of community service rolling with another van.
​     A lot of people at Towne came together like a family to help the YWAP family. We're grateful and so are the young people and their families whom we serve.
​      Please watch for the upcoming history of our old YWAP Van. In a few days we'll detail what generosity looks like and what can be accomplished by a few folks practicing kindness.
​     Thank you Frank and Shari Downing, the generosity in your hearts is pouring down into the hearts of many other people. Jesus loves you and so do we.
#weloveourtowne #ywap #JLYASDW

​     For more information about how YWAP helps young men affected by gang violence, drugs and poverty become mentors for the next generation, please leave a message or call 716-830-8240. Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
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     Young people can enjoy summer even while sitting in a classroom. The YWAP Director and Niagara County Youth Bureau Director Rodney Alaimo used humor and stories to help students enjoy their class time.
​     With humor and stories we covered many topics that the young people wanted to discuss. Decision making, focus, goal setting, setting new habits, avoiding bad habits (and bad friends) were just a few of our discussions.
​     A few of the students were already energized in the learning process by a great presentation from two young ladies. They gave good information with entertaining facts and wordplay.
​     Plenty of summertime fun can be had both in and outside of the classroom. Niagara Falls High School students have the benefit of some dedicated Health Teachers. It was a great day in the Falls Neighborhood!
​     If you would like a YWAP presentation that will help your students "Laugh, Listen & Learn" about the toughest issues life has to offer, please call us. 716-830-8240
​     Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we. #ywap #laughlistenlearn #JLYASDW ​

     Young men in Buffalo, New York put their hearts on display for the world on a city street corner.
They became vulnerable, - they prayed.
​     When they smiled and waved at folks passing by, many stopped. What the people received from these young men was truly life-changing.
​     Almost everyone who passed by that Buffalo street corner recognized the presence of God. They were given prayer, a hotdog and a Jesus bracelet.
​     Prayer changes lives and impacts the atmosphere of a city. The windows of heaven opened over a Buffalo street corner. We're proud of these young men for putting their Christ-like character on display.
​     If you would like to have these young men share their stories at your church, school, community center or business, please call us; 716-830-8240.
​     What's God's purpose for your life? Can you pray, mentor, volunteer or help support the growth of Christ-like character in young people? Time is of the essence. Call YWAP or leave a message.

Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
​Jesus loves you and so do we. ​

     Young people can change a city. History reveals that revival begins with young people.
​     When people humble themselves and pray, heaven is opened and a city will be moved to love.
     Accomplishing great things as leaders begins with doing small things as servants.
​     Praying on the streets of a city known for violence, drugs and poverty is a small thing, but so is a mustard seed. 
​You can be involved in a small way that helps to create an eternal impact.

1. You can be with us on the street and "watch our backs" as you pray for YWAP to put God first.
2. You can pray for YWAP on 8-2-17 from 5-7 PM from wherever you are.
3. You van help cook.
4. You can be a provider who donates to help with the cost of hotdogs, drinks and everything that goes along with an outdoor grilling. As the young men pray, YWAP volunteers will cook, serve and continue to form prayerful relationships. 

​Please call us to step up and kneel for God to open the windows of heaven. 716-830-8240
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody. Jesus loves you and so do we.
#grillandaprayer #ywap #bwap #JLYASDW ​