Education – A.S.A.P.
Students who are suspended or expelled from school can complete their courses at Escape to put them on track to graduate.
ESCAPE intervenes in the lives of youth who fall through the cracks of society. We connect youth with opportunities, resources, and Gospel-rooted relationships, empowering all to thrive as we discover our worth together.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Our heart is for youth who fall through the cracks to encounter Jesus' love and have the opportunities and resources to be their best. Learn more about Escape's identity and how that shapes what we do.
What We Do
What We Do
Our programs are about RELATIONSHIPS. In education, employment, fitness, and faith, discover our wide range of impactful programs, and how you can help.
Get Involved
Get Involved
There are plenty of ways for you to make a difference at ESCAPE! Tutors, mentors, van drivers, prayer partners, donors, youth work clients and pop can donations all help us do our best work with youth. How can you help?
Empower. Hope. Belong.
EMPOWER: We build skills & resources into youth & families so they can achieve their goals
HOPE: We help youth & families see themselves, others, and their situations through a lens of hope
BELONG: We embrace people in all situations as God’s handiwork and make our community a place of radical belonging
3000
+Students Returned
To School
400
Youth Jobs
Created Annually
150
years of
ministry
1500
+youth impacted
annually
Career Connections
Youth ages 14-17 work all summer to earn money, learn skills, build relationships, and propel them towards careers.
Westside Boxing & Fitness
We emphasize mental, physical, and socio-emotional health come through boxing, life coaching, and relationships.
Faith
Escape is rooted in the gospel of Jesus and open to people of all backgrounds. In an inclusive and loving place, youth can find growth, peace, and hope.
Testimonials
What our partners are saying:
I have witnessed firsthand the progress that students who participate in Escape can make as they successfully transition back to the traditional school setting. This program is a gift to young people in our community to improve the trajectory of their future.
Brian Davis
Former Superintendent, Holland Public SchoolsThe collaboration between Escape and West Ottawa has provided an incredible opportunity for our students. It allows students to move beyond their mistakes. and progress toward graduation. It is clear that the relationships built at Escape are life-changing.
Michelle Woods
Assistant Principal, West Ottawa High SchoolThe work Escape is doing with our community's youth is transformational – for the kids, the volunteers, and the community. Partnering with Escape helps our church to be connected with youth and families in our community who are often forgotten or dismissed.
Lisa Urivez-Karp
Lead Pastor, New Beginnings ChurchIt's inspiring to see youth who have been on probation with us make positive steps and be celebrated for their accomplishments at Escape. The restorative, relational, and accountable approach Escape uses is special, and it's effective.
Joel Gronevelt
Juvenile Probation Officer, Ottawa CountyOur Sponsors
