Paulding County Area Foundation Awards Grant to Support Youth for Christ BreakAway Ministry
The Paulding County Area Foundation is pleased to announce a grant award to Defiance Area Youth for Christ to help support Paulding County students attending the organization’s BreakAway Ministry camp. The grant was awarded during the Foundation’s December 2025 grant cycle for their Breakaway camp in June of 2026.
BreakAway is a one-night camp experience designed for students in grades 6–8 and serves as a key event in Youth for Christ’s ministry year. The program provides young people with opportunities to build positive relationships, explore their faith, and develop connections with caring adult mentors and peers in a safe and encouraging environment.
Funding from the Paulding County Area Foundation will help offset the cost of attendance for Paulding County students, ensuring more local youth have the opportunity to participate in the experience regardless of financial circumstances.
“The Paulding County Area Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout Paulding County by supporting programs that invest in our residents and strengthen our communities,” said Lisa McClure, Foundation Director. “By helping local students participate in Youth for Christ’s BreakAway Ministry, we are supporting opportunities that encourage personal growth, positive relationships, mentorship, and leadership development among our youth. Investing in young people today helps build a stronger community for tomorrow.”
The grant is one of several awarded during the Foundation’s most recent grant cycle, reflecting the organization’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Paulding County residents through strategic investments in education, youth development, health, and community programs.
Learn more about the Paulding County Area Foundation please visit our website at www.pauldingcountyareafoundation.com or to learn more about Defiance Youth for Christ please visit: www.defyfc.org
