P.R.A.Y. creates positive experiences for youth through service, activities, mentorship, and safe community connections rooted in love, patience, understanding, and purpose.
Helping young people discover what is possible beyond their circumstances.
Our mission is to empower underprivileged youth with opportunities they might not otherwise have and a safe space where they can thrive.
Through positive role modeling, teamwork, community service, healthy activities, and meaningful relationships, P.R.A.Y. works to help young people grow into strong, compassionate, and confident adults.
“We want our youth to know there are people in their community who see them, believe in them, and are ready to help them grow.”
Each program gives young people a healthy environment to learn, serve, build relationships, and make memories.
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Serve
Youth learn work ethic, compassion, and responsibility through meaningful community service — from neighborhood cleanup to serving older adults and completing community-service hours.
Ask about service opportunities →
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Experience
Sports, games, field trips, and shared experiences help youth practice teamwork, enjoy life, build friendships, and connect with family in positive environments.
Learn about activities →
03
Invest
Adults and families can help a young person access healthy activities, encouragement, and mentorship. Sponsorship requires appropriate screening, including a background check.
Become a sponsor →These simple principles guide how staff, volunteers, sponsors, and families care for one another and the youth we serve.
Lead with a friendly, patient, loving attitude and create an environment where young people feel respected and welcomed.
Give your best to the people around you. Service builds character, strengthens community, and reminds youth that they can make a difference.
Remember the bigger mission: bring hope, show love, and help young people move toward healthy possibilities for their future.
P.R.A.Y.'s long-term vision is to create a dedicated place where youth can connect, socialize, find support, and participate in family-centered activities — including support for families connected to the recovery community.
Healthy relationships built today can shape a young person's confidence, choices, and opportunities for years to come.
Help build what comes next →
Founder · Executive Director · Board Member
Keith's own youth experience showed him how much positive role models and healthy opportunities matter. P.R.A.Y. grew from his desire to give today's young people the support and experiences he wished he had growing up.
Assistant Director · Board Member · Secretary
Nichol believes youth thrive when parents, teachers, mentors, and community members reinforce their confidence and potential. She supports P.R.A.Y.'s work to surround young people with encouragement, kindness, and love.
Volunteer your time, sponsor an activity, support a youth, or help P.R.A.Y. grow its reach in the community.
Tell us how you'd like to connect. We welcome questions from youth, parents, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
