AFC Youth Ministries

Youth Empowerment, Community Engagement

It's not just what we do, it's who we are!

Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

AFC Youth Ministries empowers youth for community impact through mentorship, education, and support.

Holistic Support

Our organization is committed to providing holistic support, addressing every aspect of well-being for individuals and communities.

Impactful Community Projects

We initiate projects that transform communities, making a tangible and positive difference in the lives of residents.

Welcome to Ambassadors For Christ Youth Ministries

It is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you to AFC and thank you for your interest in our services! As I look at the growth of AFC since its inception in 2006, I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished. I am even more excited about the outlook for an equally promising future.

In the recent years, our organization has been confronted with a time of many changes, and we have met those changes during a time of larger nationwide and global challenges. Although it has been an arduous journey, we continue to serve, grow and adapt; always remaining relevant, motivated and open to new ideas. Because of this, AFC has become a leader in providing prevention, intervention, outreach, and recovery services to more than 17,000 youth and families.

As you navigate through our website, I hope you learn more about the qualities that make our company an outstanding youth services provider. Whether you are a potential program participant, community partner, or a future employee, we look forward to finding out how we can work together to further strengthen our services to the community.

Our method is simple.

We live out our values.

We take a multi-level, interdisciplinary team approach to address critical service gaps in historically marginalized, and economically disadvantaged communities. With our long-term experience and sound reputation as a model 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we offer a wide spectrum of support services to the community and our program participants.

As you navigate through our website, I hope you learn more about the qualities that make our company an outstanding youth services provider. Whether you are a potential program participant, community partner, or a future employee, we look forward to finding out how we can work together to further strengthen our services to the community.

Sherrie Sams

Founder & Executive Director

As you navigate through our website, I hope you learn more about the qualities that make our company an outstanding youth services provider. Whether you are a potential program participant, community partner, or a future employee, we look forward to finding out how we can work together to further strengthen our services to the community.

Sherrie Sams

Founder & Executive Director

Our method is simple.

We live out our values.

We take a multi-level, interdisciplinary team approach to address critical service gaps in historically marginalized, and economically disadvantaged communities. With our long-term experience and sound reputation as a model 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we offer a wide spectrum of support services to the community and our program participants.

Our Mission

Our mission:  Ambassadors For Christ Youth Ministries is dedicated to transforming the lives of youth and young adults through Christ-centered support, guidance, and resources that aim to inspire hope, foster transformation, and build a foundation for a brighter future

Our method is simple.

WE LIVE OUT OUR VALUES.

We take a multi-level, interdisciplinary team approach to address critical service gaps in historically marginalized, and economically disadvantaged communities.


With our long-term experience and sound reputation as a model 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, we offer a wide spectrum of support services to the community and our program participants.

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AFC YOUTH MINISTRIES

OUR PROGRAMS

AFC Youth Ministries offers a diverse array of programs, including mentorship, education support, leadership development, and community engagement. These initiatives empower young people to achieve their fullest potential and create lasting change.

DOL Program (Growth Opportunities)

Introduce and prepare justice-involved young people for the world of work through paid work experience. Help young people increase their leadership and conflict resolution skills, and provide mentors. Build connections to local employers to enable participants to secure employment. Prepare participants to meet the needs of their local labor markets with the skills valued by employers.

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Office of Victims of Crimes services for victims of Human Trafficking (OVC) - Path Forward

AFC’s Path Forward Project offers safe, stable housing and appropriate trauma- informed victim- centered services to survivors and victims of human trafficking, ages 18-24.

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Project Equip

Provide services to those at the highest risk for IV and substance use disorders, especially racial/ethnic males aged 13-24 at risk for HIV/AIDS including males who have sex with males (MSM). This program places a particular emphasis on those individuals who are not in stable housing.

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Transitional Living Program (TLP)

Create a pathway that helps runaway and homeless youth ( RHY) ages 16 to under 22 transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency and independent living.

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Street Outreach Program (SOP)

Provide street-base services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who are 21 years of age and younger,and who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected to, sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitation, and severe forms of trafficking: and to build relationships between street outreach workers and runaway, homeless, and street youth to move youth into stable housing, and prepare them for independence.

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Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Program (SRAE)

Target African- American and Hispanic youth ages 12-19 who are at high -risk of becoming pregnant, living in or aging out of foster care, from juvenile detention centers, being homeless and/or residing in an area with high birth rates by delivering evidence-based love notes 3.0 SRAE programs and services.

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Project Reach

Project Reach engages youth ages 10-24 with a serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance of co-occurring with substance use disorder who are experiencing homelessness.

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Office of Violence Against Women (OVW )- Project Shift

AFC’s Project Shift provides a community- based prevention, intervention, treatment, and response services program for youth ages 12-18 impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking

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Our Impact

Transforming Lives and Communities

At AFC Youth Ministries, our initiatives drive transformative change, positively affecting youth and communities. Through education, mentorship, and community engagement, we create lasting, meaningful impact.

89

homeless youth/young adults received Transitional housing services

180

high risk young adults who successfully gained employment

4240

runaway, homeless, street youth/young adults received food, shelter and other needed services

1796

high risk youth/young adults received mental health & substance abuse services to address SUDs, SMI, SEDs & CODs.

149

justice involved youth/young adults received education and services to increase financial independence and prevent recidivism

60

victims/survivors of human trafficking received crisis intervention services

8368

high risk youth/young adults received education, clinical, and case management services to prevent STIs, adolescent pregnancy, sexual assault and domestic violence

327

high risk youth/young adults who successfully enrolled in middle/high/alternative school, college, and/or training/vocational programs

783

high risk youth/young adults tested for HIV/VH

8%

LGBTQ+ youth/young adults served

89

homeless youth/young adults received Transitional housing services

180

high risk young adults who successfully gained employment

CAREER & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

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AFC Testimonials

What People Say About Us

AFC stands as an extraordinary organization, emblematic of true excellence. Within AFC, there's an authentic, transformative love that permeates everything. Its members display immense kindness and possess hearts dedicated to selflessness and service. AFC is actively creating an impact, inspiring, aiding, uplifting, and reaching out to as many young people as possible. Ambassadors for Christ isn't merely a title—it encapsulates their true identity.

Shemekia Lasha

AFC Youth Ministries Review

Yes, I highly recommend anyone who has any youth between the ages of 18-24 to allow them to come and have a great experience with being a part of AFC.

Marcus Hopes

AFC Youth Ministries Review

Of the people I have met so far, they all seem to truly reflect the love of Christ. I absolutely love what AFC does for the Houston community and the passion with which they provide support.

Kaden Blake Stover

AFC Youth Ministries Review