Young & Gifted Global Ministries/YGG Ministries is an Outreach Ministry and non-profit organization committed to changing the world one community at a time, by empowering families and individuals to become self-sufficient.
Young & Gifted, Inc is registered as a tax exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the IRC; Tax exempt # 43-3352005.
YGG Ministries was established in 2006 in Albany, New York by Pastor Sherita S. Traywick with her husband Richard Johnson under the guidance of Apostle Artemese Dennis. Their second ministry was set up in their hometown of Rochester, New York in 2012. YGG Ministries was formally located at 2140 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14609, and is currently having our prayer services held at the Irondequoit Public Library 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 (September- June). During the summer months (July-August) we have our "Church Service" on the phone. If you want to join us on Sunday's at 12pm Eastern Time via our "Church on the Phone", please call (712) 770-4664, Access Code 834746#. In the meantime, if you have questions or need more information about our services or community events feel free to contact us.
Philosophy:
Young & Gifted Global Ministries offers many opportunities for people to help those in less fortunate circumstances. "We have found that most people enjoy helping others, more than themselves." The bible tells us, that “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve (disciples) and said, "Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all."- Mark 9:35.
In today's times we see poverty, unemployment, crime, and sickness rising and the number of resources are deteriorating. YGG Ministries has undertaken the task to help individuals and families become self-sufficient and also give back to others as they are learning to stand again. We believe this Global mission is imperative so that the future generations will benefit from a better world.
The Work:
Over the years, we have helped over 5000+ families receive healthy food through our Mobile Food Pantry partnership with Foodlink, Wegmans, Tops and Hegedorn's. We continue to assist families with furniture, clothing and household items in our “Community Free Store- Outreach.” We continue to help hundreds of families during extremely hard times with much needed school supplies and hygiene items. This year 2019, Our Annual School Supply Drive will be held at Carter St. Rec Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester, NY at 11am, it will be first-come, first served.
We have also provided a "safe haven" and 3 fresh and healthy meals a day during our Annual "Free Summer Empowerment Camp" for youth ages 3-10 through our partnership with Freshwise. We were also able to employ 7 Highschool seniors to work our summer camp and attend our "Gifted Institute", teen leadership 6-week program, through our partnership with Rochesterworks! Although we don't currently run this program due to building resources we hope to continue it in the near future (2019).
International outreach efforts have included conducting a "Shoe Drive for Haiti" with Webster, Greece Arcadia and Bishop Kearney Highschools.
During the holidays we continue to feed and donate food to 200+ families during our Annual "Feeding the 5000" Thanksgiving Dinner & Food Basket Give-Away.
Throughout the year we operate our Manna Bread Delivery Van (bi-weekly) delivering food to senior citizens at Southview Towers, St. Joseph's, Open Door Mission and Cedarwood Towers, Powerhouse Ministries, Sick and Shut-In.
We also offered "Free" Hair Cuts throughout the summer at community events and to those in need by our church operated Young & Gifted Barbershop.
Opportunities to serve:
FYI: This year 2019, Our Annual School Supply Drive will be held at Carter St. Rec Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester, NY at 11am, it will be first-come, first served.
Young & Gifted, Inc is registered as a tax exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the IRC; Tax exempt # 43-3352005.
YGG Ministries was established in 2006 in Albany, New York by Pastor Sherita S. Traywick with her husband Richard Johnson under the guidance of Apostle Artemese Dennis. Their second ministry was set up in their hometown of Rochester, New York in 2012. YGG Ministries was formally located at 2140 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14609, and is currently having our prayer services held at the Irondequoit Public Library 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 (September- June). During the summer months (July-August) we have our "Church Service" on the phone. If you want to join us on Sunday's at 12pm Eastern Time via our "Church on the Phone", please call (712) 770-4664, Access Code 834746#. In the meantime, if you have questions or need more information about our services or community events feel free to contact us.
Philosophy:
Young & Gifted Global Ministries offers many opportunities for people to help those in less fortunate circumstances. "We have found that most people enjoy helping others, more than themselves." The bible tells us, that “Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve (disciples) and said, "Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all."- Mark 9:35.
In today's times we see poverty, unemployment, crime, and sickness rising and the number of resources are deteriorating. YGG Ministries has undertaken the task to help individuals and families become self-sufficient and also give back to others as they are learning to stand again. We believe this Global mission is imperative so that the future generations will benefit from a better world.
The Work:
Over the years, we have helped over 5000+ families receive healthy food through our Mobile Food Pantry partnership with Foodlink, Wegmans, Tops and Hegedorn's. We continue to assist families with furniture, clothing and household items in our “Community Free Store- Outreach.” We continue to help hundreds of families during extremely hard times with much needed school supplies and hygiene items. This year 2019, Our Annual School Supply Drive will be held at Carter St. Rec Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester, NY at 11am, it will be first-come, first served.
We have also provided a "safe haven" and 3 fresh and healthy meals a day during our Annual "Free Summer Empowerment Camp" for youth ages 3-10 through our partnership with Freshwise. We were also able to employ 7 Highschool seniors to work our summer camp and attend our "Gifted Institute", teen leadership 6-week program, through our partnership with Rochesterworks! Although we don't currently run this program due to building resources we hope to continue it in the near future (2019).
International outreach efforts have included conducting a "Shoe Drive for Haiti" with Webster, Greece Arcadia and Bishop Kearney Highschools.
During the holidays we continue to feed and donate food to 200+ families during our Annual "Feeding the 5000" Thanksgiving Dinner & Food Basket Give-Away.
Throughout the year we operate our Manna Bread Delivery Van (bi-weekly) delivering food to senior citizens at Southview Towers, St. Joseph's, Open Door Mission and Cedarwood Towers, Powerhouse Ministries, Sick and Shut-In.
We also offered "Free" Hair Cuts throughout the summer at community events and to those in need by our church operated Young & Gifted Barbershop.
Opportunities to serve:
FYI: This year 2019, Our Annual School Supply Drive will be held at Carter St. Rec Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester, NY at 11am, it will be first-come, first served.
- If you want to support our ministry here are some volunteer and giving opportunities
- Hosting "Advocacy Day" and information tables/workshops for those in need
- Donating food for our monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution
- Collecting & Donating items to our Free School Supply Give-Away, Christmas Toy Drive, and/or Easter Basket Giveaway.
- Monetary donations and Giftcards accepted as well.
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Our Foot Print:
Some of our Community Service Projects have included:
Some of our Community Service Projects have included:
- Cooking at the Ronald McDonald House
- "Free Summer Empowerment" Camp
- Shoe Drive for Haiti
- Winter Coat Drive
- Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway
- Free Community Dinner
- Manna Bread Delivery Van
- Youth Speak-Out Forums
- "Free" Haircuts
- Senior Legal Bytes - Advocacy and information for Senior Citizens
- Community Free Store
- Mobile Food Pantry
- Free School Supply Giveaway
- Christmas Toy Drive
- Hygiene Giveaways
- Poetry Slams
- Child Easter Basket Drive
- Domestic Violence Fundraisers and Workshops
- Barbering Classes
- MLK Job Fair
- Resume Writing Workshops
- Diversity Training
- Youth Mentoring
- SAT/College Prep Courses
- Participation in High School Career Day
- Job Readiness Training
