More Than a Donation: Why Giving Tuesday Matters for NEPA Teens

November 20, 2025

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We are about to or have (depending on when you’re reading this) just come through the whirlwind of Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. The deals were flying, and maybe you got some great Christmas shopping done! But now the dust has settled, and we arrive at a different kind of day: Giving Tuesday.

You might know it just as a global day of non-profit giving. But here at Northeast PA Youth For Christ, we see it differently. For us, today isn’t just about fundraising; it’s about investment.

Why is this investment so critical right now?

Looking around our communities in Northeast PA, the reality for many teenagers is heavy. They are navigating a world that feels increasingly fractured. We see students battling profound loneliness, anxiety, and a lack of genuine connection. Some are facing the realities of teen parenthood without a support system; others are walking through halls feeling unseen and without hope. They are asking deep questions and looking for answers in all the wrong places.

But this is where your partnership changes everything.

At NEPA Youth For Christ, we believe that true hope is found only in Jesus Christ and His Word. Everything we do comes back to that foundation.

Through our ministries like Campus Life, City Life, and Parent Life, our staff isn’t just running programs—they are building authentic, Christ-centered relationships. They are showing up in the messy areas of life to be a steady presence, offering a listening ear and pointing teens to the life-changing love of Jesus.

Your Giving Tuesday gift isn’t just keeping the lights on. It’s sending a student to the Breakaway or Heatwave conference, where they will hear the Gospel clearly for possibly the very first time—just like the 14 students who recently accepted Christ at REVERB! It’s equipping a leader to mentor a young mom. It’s creating safe spaces for teens to belong.

This year, we have an incredible opportunity. Thanks to our generous Board of Directors, every dollar you give today can be matched, up to $4,000. Your investment is instantly doubled.

Will you partner with us today to share true Hope with the next generation?

Click Here to Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday