Youth & Religion

Central States Rotary Youth Exchange is a multi-district program aimed at promoting international understanding, goodwill, and peace among high school students aged 16-18 through cultural exchange. It encompasses eighteen districts across the Great Lakes region, providing opportunities for students to live and study abroad while fostering lifelong connections and appreciation for diverse cultures. The initiative enables young people to immerse themselves in new environments, promoting the idea that all individuals, regardless of nationality, share similar aspirations for a safe and fulfilling life. By participating in this exchange, students contribute to a more interconnected and compassionate world, planting the seeds for a future rich in international understanding. Generated from the website

Founded in 1974, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County offers a range of learning and growth opportunities for children and teenagers. It provides educational programs in art, character and leadership, education and career development, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation. The club is an affiliate of the Family & Children s Center, which is a nonprofit human services agency. It also operates the TEENSupreme club, which features development opportunities for teenagers between the ages of 14 and 18, as well as conducts regional and national conferences. Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County maintains one of its locations in South Bend, Ind. In addition, it is a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which operates several clubs.