Gate Youth Association

Student mentoring at The Gate has 2 components. Groups mentoring takes place in fall, winter and spring sessions. 10 students and 2 Gate staff work through curriculum including life skills, communication skills and social skills. These 3 sessions build on each other as the year progresses. 1v1 mentoring is where a Gate staff member or community member meets with a student for 1 hour per week. Topics in these mentoring sessions include homelife, sports, friendships, school (grades and attendance) and other subjects. These free programs are funded by grants and The Gate Youth Association.

Tuesday Lunch is a lunch prepared by community and parent volunteers for up to 170 students every Tuesday. During the 30 minute lunch period, participants walk across the street from the High School to a "teen comfort food" lunch and experience a short inspirational talk in an inviting and affirming environment where they are known, encouraged and experience the love of Christ. The lunch moms serve as mentors to many of the students who come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences such as teen moms, athletes, honor students etc. Tuesday Lunch is funded through customer receipts and donations.

Other programs include various activities such as 3-D printing, auto mechanics, rock climbing, cooking, sewing, etc. Community volunteers and Gate staff interact with and mentor the students. The Gate is open Mondays through Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:30 pm for recreation and socialization. A snack is served daily. This free programming is funded by grants and The Gate Youth Association.