“A Christian youth ministry group is experiencing financial woes causing "irreparable injury" after an Oregon government agency conditioned critical funding on whether it would hire people who do not conform to the nonprofit's deeply held religious beliefs, according to the allegations in court.
The Oregon-based Christian ministry group – 71Five Ministries – is currently grappling with a large deficit in its annual budget after the state's education department allegedly stripped its funding due to its religious character, the lawsuit, originally filed by the Alliance Defending Freedom in March, alleged. The case wrapped up oral arguments last week and is awaiting a decision from a judge in the case.” https://www.foxnews.com/media/government-tries-force-christian-ministry-servicing-risk-youth-remove-its-christian-character-suit
Youth 71Five’s vision is: “A world where every young person experiences trust that leads to God’s transforming hope.” https://www.71five.org/mission/
71Five offers two vocational technical training sites one in Grants Pass and the other in Medford.
The goal is to offer training that will make students eligible for apprenticeships. Areas of training are in Auto Repair, Small Engine Repair, Welding & Steel Fabrication, Electrician, Woodworking, and Construction. https://www.71five.org/votech-grants-pass/
“Oregon Business magazine announced Youth 71Five Ministries is a 100 Best Nonprofit to work for! Youth 71Five Ministries is not only a workplace to grow and develop professionally, it’s a place that will change you personally. Our organization is also proud to be a GuideStar Platinum Nonprofit Profile participant. Platinum lets us show quantitative metrics on the progress we’re making toward our mission.” https://www.71five.org/
Perhaps it is time for Christians to step up to the plate and help fund the organization.
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