CHANDLER YOUNG LIFE

YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS.

INVITING YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE LIFE AS GOD DESIGNED IT TO BE LIVED.

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. ​

Two million

young people reached by Young Life staff and leaders

Whether it's in cities or villages, towns or tower blocks, in countries on every continent, Young Life leaders are working with over two million young people, right in their own neighborhoods.

348,000

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 2018, 348,000 kids were involved every week all around the world.

Events

Everyone deserves to belong somewhere.

We believe that somewhere is here.

Young Life Clubs

Join us for nights of fun, friends and food! Contact us below.

DATES & LOCATION VARY
REMINDERS WILL HAVE ALL THE DETAILS!

Our​ Mission

Kids around the world are searching for home, meaning, and belonging.

We get in it with them and accept them as they are.

Kids have the chance to live life to the fullest.

East Valley YoungLife Capernaum

501(c)-Nonprofit Status
Federal Tax ID# 84–385934

GIVE WITH THE AZ TAX CREDIT

Did you know that if you pay Arizona state income taxes, you can make a contribution to Young Life Capernaum and lower your Arizona state tax liability?

Young Life Capernaum is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization​ and contributions to Young Life Capernaum are eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (formerly known as the Working Poor Tax Credit). This tax credit for Young Life Capernaum​ is separate from the Foster Care tax credit​ and separate from the School tax credits. They all have their own individual credit limits. A taxpayer may make contributions to all of the eligible types of tax credits if they desire. Consult your tax professional.

Arizona law allows ​QCO donations made during 2024 or donations made from January 1, 2025 through April 15, 2025 to be claimed on the 2024 Arizona income tax return.​ ​ Married taxpayers​ can reduce their taxes by up to $938;​ single and head of household​ taxpayers can reduce their taxes by up to $470.

Our Arizona QCO code​ for the state tax credit is 20894​.

Want to make a donation right now online?​ Click on the AZ Tax Credit giving button below.

OR

To send in a check:​ Make payable to East Valley Capernaum AZ162, write "AZ tax credit" in the memo line and mail to 1770 S. Dobson Rd., ​ Chandler AZ 85286.

Got Questions? Email Chris, (YLChandlerAZ@gmail.com) ask your tax adviser, or, visit the Arizona Department of Revenue Website with Frequently Asked Questions: (e.g. How do I claim the credit? Can I give to the schools or foster care and Young Life Capernaum? ​ How much can I give?

KYLE'S STORY

"YOUNG LIFE IS WHERE I CAN BE MYSELF - BROKEN AND ALL - AND I CAN TRUST THAT I WILL BE LOVED AND ACCEPTED FOR WHO I AM."
Caring adults
Teen moms
Out there in a world of kids
Club
Camp