A Transformed YFC Teen Center will feature expanded programs, connecting more teens in deeper Christ-sharing relationships.
This is a $750,000 investment in the next generation of inner-city kids.
Major renovations include safe and welcoming spaces for mentoring, a new and accessible bathroom complex, and training spaces built for teens.
Every lost kid deserves a place to meet Jesus. May this teen center, and these gospel moments bring New Life as kids encounter Jesus.
Please join us for our Community Open House, on Saturday, October 3rd!
Why New Life?
New Investments For Christ-sharing Relationships
Give for teens to hear and experience the gospel in a safe and inviting location.
Youth Restroom Complex
ADA accesible for every kid
Safe and Welcoming Mentoring Spaces
Windows, doors, and lighting
Enhanced Training Space
A learning environment for the Gospel
Entry and Wayfinding
Helping kids know they belong
Outdoor Oasis
A play to safely play
NEW Spaces Built For Teens
Expanding YFC Programming
Since 1945 YFC has been reaching teens with the good news of Jesus. As the ministry grew so did the programming, staff, and need for more space.
YFC first purchased and moved into the Station 1 Fire Station at 1401 E. Divisadero St. in 1974. At that point it had become a server location for an East Coast bank – kinda strange!
For the last 50 years this place has seen a lot of love, a lot of tears, new relationships with Christ, and a hodgepodge of TLC.
New Life is a $750,000 project to give teens a vibrant space for the gospel in the heart of downtown Fresno.
There are over 1,000 teenagers living in this zip code alone!
Join YFC and help kids find new life, here and now, in a building that speaks it, shows it, and represents it.
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A Transformed YFC Teen Center will feature expanded programs, leading to more and deeper Christ-sharing relationships.
Current Programming
Mondays: Conditioning + Gospel Sharing, 4-5:30p
Tuesdays (Monthly) Teen Night, 6-9p
Fridays: Boxing + Bible, 4:30-6:30
Saturdays (Monthly): Anger Management Classes
Volunteer On-boardings
Evangelism Trainings
Post-Renovation Additions:
Creative Arts Program
After School Tutoring
Worship Night
Student Leader Trainings
Space for more Christ-sharing relationships
This is NEW LIFE
"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10
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As of July 2026 about $730,000 has been pledged/given towards the $750,000 goal. Fundraising is continuing for these initiatives and all dollars are restricted to the downtown teen center.
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Plans were submitted July 2025 to the City of Fresno. Plans were approved late September with work beginning. Completion and move in is scheduled for September 2026.
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Gary Catron is the contractor with many folks pitching in work and help including Caddis Consulting (Project Management), Pyram1d Construction, California Cabinets, Wm. B. Saleh Co., and many more.
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YFC considered all options but decided to stay here and do a significant renovation to maximize the building utility as it was constructed. YFC has a great location for downtown teens that is already paid for alongside it's north-end Campus Life Center. Renovating to this degree gave the most impact for the investment. A complete re-engineering of the space or a new build would not provide enough impact for the increased investment required.
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We are actively raising $40,000 for furnishing the space including the multi-purpose room tables and chairs, outdoor furniture, game room and administrative office.