LOCAL Closer Look: 316 Youth and Community Center, Amsterdam NY

Posted on Sunday, November 3, 2024 by Peter Kaye

Peter Kaye speaks with Isaiah Strong director of 316 Youth and Community Center a community outreach of Perth Bible Church. Strong, a father of three, discusses his passion for working with youth and through relationship-building helping them succeed not only in school but in life as well. He shares how the Center is a safe place for kids to “chill” and play games while also having the opportunity for one-on-one tutoring in a variety of subjects. Strong emphasizes the importance of being authentic in order to build trust and encourage students to ask questions or just simply open up.

Original airdate: 11/3/2024

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Peter joined EMF in 2008 and he covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT), San Juan, PR, and St. Thomas, VI, including major markets New York City and Boston.

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