Young & Gifted Global Ministries/YGG Ministries is an Outreach Ministry aka Young & Gifted, INC.
We are an 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 # 46-3312005. 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 holds a live church service every Sunday at 10AM on www.facebook.com/ynginc.global and via Zoom (link on the bottom right). We also have our "Church Service" on the phone every Thursday at 8:30pm if you want to join us please call (351) 888-6398. If you have questions or need more information about our services or community events feel free to contact us at (585) 301-6585.
Philosophy:
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. 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, “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.
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, hygiene items, food, clothing and direct financial support. We are only able to do this work because of our STRONG Community Partnerships, COMMITTED Donors, FAITHFUL Sponsors and over 300 volunteers. .and we are forever GRATEFUL!
We have also provided a "safe haven" for youth fleeing from gun violence and provided 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 Highschool seniors to work our summer camp and attend our "Gifted Institute", teen leadership 6-week program, through our partnership with Rochesterworks! We are looking forward to DOING THIS AGAIN in Summer 2024!!!
Global Reach:
Our Global Footprint includes "Shoe Drives for Haiti" with Webster Schroeder, Greece Arcadia and Bishop Kearney High schools. Our Shoe Drives have helped provide inventory to over 4,000 micro-entrepreneurs who sell the shoes to support their families. In turn, they help themselves out of poverty with a hand up, not a handout.
Locally:
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 years we operated 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, and our county's sick and shut-in population.
We also offer "Free" Hair Cuts, spiritual and community resources throughout the summer at community events in partnership with GOD's Barber Ministry.
Opportunities to serve:
ON NOVEMBER 17TH, Our Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held at Carter St. Rec Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester, NY at 4pm, it will be first-come, first served, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
OTHER WAYS YOU CANS SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY:
We are an 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 # 46-3312005. 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 holds a live church service every Sunday at 10AM on www.facebook.com/ynginc.global and via Zoom (link on the bottom right). We also have our "Church Service" on the phone every Thursday at 8:30pm if you want to join us please call (351) 888-6398. If you have questions or need more information about our services or community events feel free to contact us at (585) 301-6585.
Philosophy:
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. 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, “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.
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, hygiene items, food, clothing and direct financial support. We are only able to do this work because of our STRONG Community Partnerships, COMMITTED Donors, FAITHFUL Sponsors and over 300 volunteers. .and we are forever GRATEFUL!
We have also provided a "safe haven" for youth fleeing from gun violence and provided 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 Highschool seniors to work our summer camp and attend our "Gifted Institute", teen leadership 6-week program, through our partnership with Rochesterworks! We are looking forward to DOING THIS AGAIN in Summer 2024!!!
Global Reach:
Our Global Footprint includes "Shoe Drives for Haiti" with Webster Schroeder, Greece Arcadia and Bishop Kearney High schools. Our Shoe Drives have helped provide inventory to over 4,000 micro-entrepreneurs who sell the shoes to support their families. In turn, they help themselves out of poverty with a hand up, not a handout.
Locally:
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 years we operated 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, and our county's sick and shut-in population.
We also offer "Free" Hair Cuts, spiritual and community resources throughout the summer at community events in partnership with GOD's Barber Ministry.
Opportunities to serve:
ON NOVEMBER 17TH, Our Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held at Carter St. Rec Center, 500 Carter St., Rochester, NY at 4pm, it will be first-come, first served, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
OTHER WAYS YOU CANS SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY:
- Host/Participate in an "Advocacy Day" or "Community Pop-Up event and set-up information tables/workshops for those in need
- Donate food for our monthly Mobile Food Pantry distribution &
Blessing Boxes - Collecting & Donating items to our "Love Takeover Events":
- Annual "Feeding the 5000" Thanksgiving Community Dinner (11/17/23)
- "Light of the World" Christmas Toy Drive (12/16/23)
- Childrens Easter Basket Giveaway (4/8/24)
- "The BIG Give" Free School Supply Drive & Give-Away (8/31/24)
- Monetary donations and Gift cards are appreciated 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
