Portland Central Young Life
Mailing Address:
205 SE Grand Ave Ste 100
Portland, OR 97214-1145
E-mail:
pdxcentral.younglife@gmail.com
Who We Are
at a Glance
1941
Young Life begins in the USA
In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.
100+
Countries with Young Life staff and leaders
Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds in over 100 countries around the world.
Four Million
young people known by name
Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with almost four million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.
567,698
KIDS INVOLVED WEEKLY
Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2025, 567,698 kids were involved every week all around the world.
Demetrius Rhones
North/Northeast Young Life Team Leader (high school)
(503) 847-1063
De La Salle North Catholic High School
Grant High School
Students from other N/NE high schools
Paige Taylor
Southeast Young Life Team Leader (high school)
Franklin High School
Students from other SE high schools
Kelly Dwight
Capernaum Team Leader
Contact Kelly for more information on event times and locations:
Students with disabilities from McDaniel High School
Carrie Creasy
Northeast WydLife Team Leader
(615) 504-0490
Beaumont Middle School
Students from other NE middle schools
Alex Moore
Southeast WydLife Team Leader
(509) 338-5821
Lane Middle School
Students from other SE middle schools
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.
Support the staff and leaders as part of the local adult committee.
Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.
