What We Do – Escape Ministries

Programs, for us, are the gateways to meaningful relationships.

A.S.A.P.

Alternative Suspension Accountability Program: Giving 7th-12th graders to continue in their classes and redirect their lives.

Sisterhood / Brotherhood

Girls' and guys' weekly groups to hang out, build relationships, get to know Jesus, expand our worlds, and make memories together.

The Hero In Me

An annual event celebrating the stories of Escape youth who have overcome incredible obstacles, achieved beyond their circumstances, and become true heroes.

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Mentoring, Music Studio, Food Provisions, Golf, Cooking Club, Mental Health, and more; whatever we can do to best support our youth and our community.

Career Connections

Summer jobs help teens earn money, contribute to their community, learn the value of hard work, gain mentoring relationships and career exposure.

Westside Boxing & Fitness

"Breaking down barriers…one punch at time.” West Side trains beginners up to Golden Gloves Champions. All ages, open to the community Mon – Thurs 4pm-7pm.

Tutoring

Escape provides after-school tutoring and tutors for virtual students in 6th-12th grade to help them thrive and build confidence.

Escape The Bubble Podcast

Escape youth the share their stories, allowing us to "Escape The Bubble" of our lives and move towards understanding, togetherness, and a better future for all.

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testimonials

How Has Escape Impacted You?

We are excited to see our students, volunteers, staff, and community grow towards understanding, togetherness, and thriving.

Tre

STUDENT

Escape gave me a second chance and put my life back on the right path, more than once.

Malike

Staff

Just hanging around these kids and seeing them struggle, make better choices, and grow up is what it's all about.

Ivan

STUDENT

The people at Escape mean a lot to me. They helped me through a lot and it feels like family.

Butch

VOLUNTEER

You definitely see a difference in the kids, once you start coming around more and building trust. And then you see a difference in yourself, too.