YoungLives Eastern Division
PO Box 202654
Cleveland, OH 44120
Ayesha Wilcox
at a Glance
Like the story of many of the teen moms we serve in YoungLives, at 19 years old, I became a mom. I grew up in a single-parent home in an impoverished community in Cleveland, Ohio. Education seemed to be the path out of poverty. Despite many trials and some self-imposed tribulations, with the help of my family and amazing mentor I finished high school, and later graduated from college with my a Bachelor of Science in nursing. I worked as a Nurse for 10 years, and served as a part-time YoungLives coordinator.
In 2014, I heard very clearly from the Lord to enter full-time ministry. I left the security of my job to become the Regional Coordinator for Ohio’s North Coast Region. In 2016, I was appointed YoungLives Eastern Divisional coordinator. Today, I am the married mother of two daughters. I am blessed, challenged, stretched and encouraged daily. I dream of great adventure and purpose for the young women who were once like I was, uncertain and afraid, but with God’s love to lead us on.
What does YoungLives look like in the Eastern Division?
at a Glance
5,000+
Teen Moms and children KNown by name
We've impacted 5,197 teen moms and babies across the Eastern Division through parenting classes, bible studies, mentorship, kids clubs, donations of clothes, diapers etc.
80+
Communities with YoungLives Ministries
We have 82 THRIVING +GROWING YoungLives ministries in the Eastern Division, serving in 16 regions stretching Maine to down Virginia and east all the way to Ohio.
80+
Trained staff and volunteers serving the Lord through ministry
We have 9 amazing Regional Coordinators who are leading the charge of recruiting, training, equipping and caring for our over 70 YoungLives Coordinators. The Coordinators are in communities leading clubs, and recruiting and caring for teen moms, babies and adult mentors.
600+
lives were impacted during our Virtual Camps over the summer of 2020.
We adapted and innovated to present the gospel to teen moms across the Eastern Division. 600+ Teen moms, babies and leaders attended our Virtual Camp this summer. 40+Teen moms accepted Christ.
You Were Made for this
Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.
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