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Helping Youth Thrive.

Hangar provides a safe , fun and faith-based
place for students to  hang out, play, and connect
with friends and mentors.

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Helping Youth Thrive.

Hangar provides a safe , fun and faith-based
place for students to hang out, play, and
connect with friends and mentors.

Learn More

Many of our kids are struggling with such issues as: Identity and self-esteem issues, social acceptance, academic stress, mental health Issues, bullying and family dynamics. At The Hangar, students find encouragement hope and structure—a place where they can belong, have fun and learn how to navigate life with a greater purpose.

Activities

All inclusive after school programming for 5th-12th graders including: basketball, table games, video games, art, baking and wood shop.

Christian Mentoring

Hangar strives to reach the youth of our community to build a moral foundation. We also plan to coach and promote opportunities such as college, trade school or employment.

Life Skills

We invest in our youth by teaching them useful life skills including managing money, conflict resolution goal setting and making wise decisions about friendships and peer pressure.

Community

We want to invest in our community by teaching useful life skills to effectively manage finances, time, and family. We also want to promote cross cultural understanding.

I see more of Jesus after coming to Hangar like in the leaders and the love they show to us. Just like the support that they bring to us and everything and how much they care for us.
–Student
The reason that I serve here is simply because I want these kids to experience the love of Christ …It’s been awesome just to see some of them open up and really come into their own, realizing this is a safe place for them to come and experience love from the leaders, experience love from friends. It’s an opportunity to really pour into the next generation of kids here in Byron Center.
Drayson, Volunteer/Mentor
I come to Hangar to see myself grow. It has really opened and changed my life and made my life better. I get to learn more about Jesus through like the big groups that we do. I get to have an escape from the other side of my life.
–Student
What I've seen is the kids come to leaders and ask for help. They share about challenges at home. I’ve seen kids introduced to Jesus. I've also seen kids who know Jesus introduce their friends to Jesus, which has been a really beautiful, beautiful thing. I keep coming back to the Hangar because of the kids, because of the small wins we give each week.Yes, there are challenges, but when you get that smile from a student who says hey, you're my BFF, you know they're messing with you, but you also know that they they've heard you, they've seen you and they trust you. That's why I keep coming back.
–Kristen, Volunteer/Mentor

Consider Becoming a Mentor or Volunteer

Get Involved and Help Us Impact the Next Generation

Donate

Now to the end of the year, we have a $100,000 matching gift opportunity.
Every dollar you give will be doubled to support The Hangar! Contact us to learn more about our vision and programs. Donations can be made by check or website.

Volunteer

There are several ways to help including: teaching, cleaning, bus driving, keeping supplies stocked, repair and maintenance, prayer, providing skilled trade training and more

Become a Partner

We are looking for local businesses, families, churches and schools to join our cause. 

Enroll a Student

Use the button above to go to our Student Enrollment form.