Our new partner, Directions for Youth and Families (DFYF), just moved into our lower-level after-school space.  We are excited to have them here. 

This partnership is forming out of necessity and urgency in the past two weeks.  DFYF is in the process of buying the old PAL (Police Athletic League) building on Ohio, just south of I-70, after leasing it from the city for the past several years.  They’re undergoing a major renovation, that began April 19.  They thought they had a temporary site secured, but at the last moment, discovered that wasn’t the case.  So Steve and John, the Executive Director and Operations Manager, came to us.  Of course, we are thrilled to have them with us for 6-8 months (or however long the construction lasts).

DFYF brings a lot to our congregation and community.  They run an after-school program Monday through Friday from 3pm – 7:30pm.  This includes homework help, exercise programs, arts and crafts and music education.  (Sam is an incredible keyboard instructor.)  This summer, once school is out, they’ll switch to their summer schedule.  It will be Monday – Friday, 9-3.  DFYF also brings up to 40 children, K-12.  We look to meeting the kids as well as connecting with their families.  This is a great opportunity as well as ministry for us all.