Events | Rochester Youth Outreach

Welcome Back Spring!

Nick Moore — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:55:01 +0000

After the success of our participation in Rochester’s citywide Indiefest 2013, TWISY is at it again with an event to welcome back Spring! We will be hosting six bands coming from up to four different high school’s in Monroe County. This is an all ages community event and all are welcome to join in on the fun. Keep a look out for pre sale tickets or ask us how you can acquire one. See flier for more details on this event!

Indiefest 2013

Dr. Bill — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 04:32:03 +0000

Rochester Youth Outreach hosted its first collaborative TWISY (The World Is Still Young) all-ages music event at the Vineyard Community Space on South Clinton Avenue this past Saturday, October 25th, as part of the city-wide Indiefest. Our youth lined up and showcased 6 different young bands, including 2 of their own, and entertained over 85 participants through the evening. From organizing, to setting up, to performing and taking down, the whole event was a great success!

TWISY Event Rocks!

Dr. Bill — Sun, 25 Aug 2013 19:33:16 +0000

RYO hosted another wonderfully successful youth-led and run all-ages TWISY music Event this Friday night at their space on Warwick Ave. The weather was perfect and all the preparations were in place when the first guests started arriving at 4. By suppertime, the space was packed with people, young and old, enjoying the live music, refreshments, and wholesome social atmosphere. By 8 pm as the sun was going down, it all wrapped up. Thanks to all who poured themselves into creating such a great evening for all of us! Let’s hope and pray that this is just the start of what will prove to be a very encouraging year ahead. Yes, TWISY – The World Is Still Young!

Our First TWISY Event!

Dr. Bill — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:49:00 +0000

Last night our own Rochester Youth Outreach (RYO) team hosted their first major event, TWISY. What on earth is TWISY? Well, it’s a reminder that The World Is Still Young, a celebration of young talent in the arts, music, and good planning and teamwork, a testimony that creative youth with good hearts and a little encouragement can go a long way. The future is brighter because you all care!

Over 50 people of all ages came, including classmates at Wilson High School, friends, visitors from out of town, parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, volunteers and staff. A tasty grilled dinner and salad prepared by the youth was available as part of the entrance fee, along with lots of music, spoken word, and wholesome entertainment. There were even homemade cupcakes and TWISY tee shirts for sale at a modest price to raise funds for RYO. Watch the video below for to catch an impromptu drum circle.

Police Appreciation Breakfast

Dr. Bill — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:47:33 +0000

Nine Rochester Police Department officers assigned to the Westside were able to join us this morning for a Police Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Arnett Block Association. Not only was the food varied and tasty, but the whole event was filled with gratitude for the men and women who serve our community so faithfully. After a time of feasting and sharing, several officers were dispatched to a call while the others were able to linger long enough to visit the Rochester Youth Outreach mural project down the hall. God bless you all!

GO Open House 11/3

Dr. Bill — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:21:44 +0000

Generation Outreach cordially invites you

to our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Eleven O’clock in the Morning

His Branches Conference Room

350 Arnett Boulevard

Rochester, New York

R.S.V.P.

(585) 957-6730 or justin.ortiz@go6-12.org

Doug and Cynthia

Dr. Bill — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:03:49 +0000

Congratulate them the next time you see them! Our good friends Douglas Smith and Cynthia Hobbs were married on May 12 in a lovely ceremony at the Adams Street Church of God by Faith, surrounded by family and friends. A rousing reception was held afterwards at The Diplomat Party House, and then they disappeared from sight!

Doug counsels young men about the risks of STDs through our Embracing Options ministry and has recently become the leader of our Rochester Youth Outreach (RYO) program. Cynthia is becoming more active in our neighborhood planning and helps Doug on Sunday afternoons when Grace Community Mission holds open services in the RYO suite on Warwick Avenue.

Doug and Cynthia will be inspiring us with music and song again at our annual “Banquet of Blessing” on May 24th, this time as Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

RYO Literacy Program

Dr. Bill — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:55:24 +0000

Rochester Youth Outreach is co-sponsoring a Children’s Literacy Program with the Arnett Branch Library this fall on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:00 pm, starting on September 25th. Under the supervision of RYO’s Jessica Speares and Gabe Pelligrino from the Library, volunteers from Roberts Wesleyan College and Elim Bible Institute will be working with 4-8 year old kids whose parents have signed them up.

The program will offer enrolled children a safe place to go after school, a confidence builder in academics, nutritious snacks, and parental involvement.

Click here to view a flyer and here to download an application form.