Youth for Christ seeks to launch 'Freeport Campus Life' mentoring program for middle and high school students

Bishop Grozinger of Youth for Christ presented a proposal to the City of Freeport council for "Freeport Campus Life," a mentoring and youth outreach program aimed at middle and high school students.

"Freeport is a needy place," Grozinger said, describing the program's goals: to mentor young people "where they are," offer weekly meetings with trusted adults, provide free food and create safe after-school space. He characterized the effort as relationship-driven and focused on navigating mental-health and social challenges faced by students.

A leader from Harlem Campus Life described the local program's growth, shared a success story about a participant named Lexi who returned as an adult volunteer, and noted outcomes including students improving academics and avoiding risky behaviors. Grozinger and the presenters asked the council to be aware of the program and supportive of opportunities for students to participate.

The council did not take a funding vote or otherwise act on the proposal at the meeting. No formal motion, appropriation or city commitment was recorded in the transcript; presenters invited follow-up and potential collaboration with schools and community stakeholders.

The presentation provided program contact and model detail but did not include a detailed budget or a specific request for city funds. Council members did not ask substantive follow-up questions on funding, oversight or partnership logistics during the recorded exchange.