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"Through these doors walk the greatest kids in Elkhart!"

-Irv Polk, Founder

"Transforming youth today..... to lead tomorrow!"

ABOUT LIFELINE YOUTH MINISTRIES...

Lifeline is a full-cycle of engagement ministry that provides a safe,
family-like atmosphere for youth from 3rd-12th grade. We are a multi - faceted organization looking to impact the community of Elkhart! Click through to learn more about our ministry....

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ELEMENTARY CLUBS

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MIDDLE + HIGH-SCHOOL  CLUBS

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LIFELINE SUMMER CAMP

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VOCATIONAL TRAINING 

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INTERNSHIPS

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JDAI & DIVERSION PROGRAM

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BETHEL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

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VOLUNTEER WITH US!

IMPACTFUL STORIES...

Lifeline is constantly making a goal to make a difference in Elkhart, IN. Check out our testimonial videos and see how lives are being transformed through our programs and relationships.

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OUR MISSION

Serving Elkhart's youth by providing caring role models, teaching life skills, developing student leaders, and demonstrating the love of God to see lives transformed.

JESUS 
Servant leaders develop servant leaders to love like Jesus.  
COMMUNITY 
Being intentional in developing meaningful relationships to build unity. 
EXCELLENCE
Do all for the glory of God! 
STEWARDSHIP 
Taking care of what God has given us.

"No significant learning happens without a significant relationship."
- Dr. James P. Comer

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FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR JOURNEY!

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THE LIFELINE HUB

54,000 square feet of fun, learning, and building relationships. This building has provided a safe space for our students, staff, and parents. Building trust with the families of Elkhart! We are beyond grateful for the space we have! 

Contact Us!

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

TO FILE A PROGRAM DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT

A Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: 

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf,

from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.

THE COMPLETED AD-3027 FORM OR LETTER MUST BE SUBMITTED TO USDA BY:

  1. Mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

  2. Fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

  3. Email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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