Mission and Vision

Joel’s Place is a faith based youth center whose mission is to provide creative, adventuresome, adrenaline-seeking youth with a good, positive outlet for their energy.

Joel’s Place tends to draw an “alternative” crowd of young artists, musicians, skateboarders and their friends. The target age of Joel’s Place is 10-20 years old, which we consider to be the white-water rapids of life. There are so many changes during these years in a young person’s life, and such a need for positive relationships. We encourage Joel’s Place “kids” to finish school, become employed, volunteer and have a positive impact in their community.

Joel’s Place is open daily to young people ages 10-20 years old.  It includes the Skate Park and Skate Shop, the Red Room (our music venue), and JP Cafe. We offer music and skate instruction by request, free meals after school, and the Summer Food Service Program for Children when school is out. As the lead Safe Place agency we work to create a network, Project Safety Net, to help youth in crisis.