Support community organizations as a volunteer or through financial contributions. Sponsor diverse activities to reach undeserved youth. Promote the critical value of youth programs in seeking support for your efforts. Create a clearinghouse of community youth activities. Regularly contribute to community youth organizations.
Youth regularly attend religious programs or services.
Allow teens to be part of decisions about where to attend religious services. Encourage active involvement in religious activities by modeling active involvement. Include religious youth workers on community-wide youth events. Highlight religious holidays and incorporate information about them into discussions. Develop youth ministry strategies that address the needs and interests of youth.