A Family

Mission: Empower youth, through Jesus, to fulfill their calling and give back to their communities. 

Population Served: Boys and young men, ages 6-18, living in the Grier Heights neighborhood

History: The I AM 24/7 movement started in Grier Heights in 2009 with a soccer ball, a bag of candy, and a couple of soccer players from the Charlotte Eagles. They brought a simple message of transformation: “Jesus loves you and has a plan for your life.” The coaches kept coming and the relationships started forming. 

Approach: Today, there are 6 teams, both soccer and basketball, engaging and coaching youth year-round, providing not only instruction in sport, but tutoring, Bible study, travel experiences, and intentional Leadership Development nearly every week of the year.

How Love Builds Up

Tuesday Night Meals for I am 24/7’s Basketball Program, Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.,101 Colville Rd. – Volunteers will provide dinner for 35 during I am 24/7’s basketball program which includes tutoring, bible study, and practice at a gym nearby. Learn more by clicking on the link. | Sign Up

Provide Snacks for I am 24/7, Mondays, 3539 Burkland Dr. – Volunteers will drop off snacks for the youth to enjoy during tutoring and other activities. Click on the link to learn more.| Sign Up

You can also become an Academic Coach. 

Through this partnership there are opportunities for tutoring and mentoring as well as providing lunches or dinners throughout the year following practices or summer sports camp.

 If you would like more information, please contact lay leader Ward Warren.