The Gate Youth Association

Afterschool Programming at The Gate is a recreational and social component of The Gate in collaboration with Central High School After-school Program. From 3:15-6, 100-130 students gather at The Gate Community Youth Center and enjoy snacks, video games and sports. Community Volunteers and Work Study Staff from the local college interact with and mentor the students as they socialize, seek advice and play indoor and outdoor games. Tutoring and computer use are available as well as cooking, crafting and leadership classes. This free program is funded through a work study grant and The Gate Youth Association.

Summer Programming at The Gate includes education, recreation and social elements and is a partnership between The Gate, Central High School and Oregon Education Service Districts. Educational clubs such as 3-D Printing, Auto Mechanics, Rock Climbing, Cooking, Sewing, etc. meet from 2-3 pm. Community Volunteers and Gate staff interact and mentor the students. The Gate is open Mon-Thur from 3-5:30 pm for recreation and socialization and a snack is served daily. This free programming is funded by grants and The Gate Youth Association.

Youth Groups The HS Youth Group meets on Thursday nights, and the MS Youth Group meets on Tuesday nights. The Gate provides a traditional youth group including games, Bible study and worship. The groups are open to all youth from various backgrounds. They are funded by donations from local churches and The Gate Youth Association and each group serves approximately 35 different youth.

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. Mentoring Groups meet weekly for 8 weeks, serve 15-20 teens at a time and happen multiple times each year. The small groups are led by 2 adults and spend time going through a curriculum focused on emotional and communication life skills. The students have the opportunity to exercise what they are learning as a group and connect with adult mentors. ALlocated indirect costs are included in this category.