Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
Our Vision
A community where youth are understood for their stories and celebrated as heroes.
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Every child is loved by God and deserves the opportunity to thrive. We emphasize relationships, take a long-term approach, are trauma-informed, and lean on the love of Christ.
Our Value
Our Value
We are actively:
•Interrupting the school to prison pipeline.
•Employing and equipping tomorrow's workforce.
•Bridging gaps in our community.
Our Goals
- That every student at Escape would encounter the love of Jesus through caring relationships, and helpful programs.
- Interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline alongside local schools.
- Empower youth with jobs to build skills, character, capital, and positive connections.
- Provide a safe and hope-filled space for life-giving activities with our community.
- Empower youth to embrace their own stories, achieve beyond their circumstances, and become kind and effective adults.
- Bridge gaps in our community to bring equity, justice, and harmony
Our Impact
150
Years of
Ministry
3000
+annual
donors
25000
+youth & families
impacted
4580
youth jobs
created
