Tonight we celebrated the Graduation of Jayden & Finn, completing their Level 6 NZ Diploma in Youth Work with Praxis. Both of these young men first attended YAT programmes in their primary school years, before later joining as young volunteers, then casual staff, and are now in permanent staff roles. They have completed their full-time study, alongside their employment, which is a massive undertaking and are both ready for a summer break! The young people they serve through Surge, Tamatāne Boys Club, Holiday Programmes, the YLT and in Shirley Boys High School through 24-7 Youthwork have seen your dedication to doing things well and right, while having fun at the same time. Thank you both for all you’ve given to our communities and we pray blessings upon your next steps, as you continue to grow in both knowledge and wisdom.

We are honoured to be one the founding charities benefiting from the work of @Upstream. We caught up recently with the other charity managers. Mitch and his team saw the need for sustainable funding for youth charities like ours, and tapped into business connections and networking to bring both more sales for businesses, and a slice of that for youth charities. It is growing every year, and with decreasing income from other grant givers, it’s a lifeline we need. Are you a business owner or decision maker that could make use of Upstream suppliers – because that will benefit us too! Get in touch or find out more at: www.upstream.co.nz

Great memories from the recent Family Fun Night. Massive thanks again to Te Pākau Maru for your generous sponsorship and all the amazing volunteers who spread the joy. Lock-in 31st October 2025!

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Youth Alive Trust is running its first ever Raffle and local businesses have donated $3,500 worth of prizes!!! There are 16 prizes up for grabs, including a Music Recording Experience, A BBQ, Bunnings, Mitre 10 & Fresh Choice Vouchers, Entertainment Packs + more!! Attached photo. Tickets are on sale for the next 10 days (ending 24^th Nov), so you can buy them from our offices, on club nights, at New Brighton Market this Saturday (weather permitting) or buy via email: office@yat.org.nz  through making a bank transfer. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.  Massive thanks to all those who donated and all those who have purchased tickets!

Congrats to Katie who guessed the right name “Doug The Dino”. Also Harrison who guessed exactly 91 chocolates in the jar at Family Fun Night 2024! Amazing!

Shout out to Speedy Signs Christchurch Central who chose YAT as the winners of their $1,000 of signage competition!! Whoop whoop!!! We bought two much needed new flags, displayed here at the Music Festival this week, plus they speedily made some more Family Fun Night 2024 corflutes! Massive Thanks to Darren & Team!!

Thank you to everyone supporting us at the Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival by buying raffle tickets and making donations – you’re making a difference in the lives of young people of the east! I think the sign really helped!

Big News!! Youth Alive Trust is running its first ever Raffle and local businesses have donated $3,500 worth of prizes!!! We’ve launched sales at this weeks Christchurch School’s Music Festival at the Christchurch Town Hall, as their chosen charity, What an amazing show these tamariki are putting on! Come grab a ticket or 5 at the event, OR we’ll be selling them at clubs, Family Fun Night and our offices in the coming weeks. Massive thanks to these amazing businesses for their donations – we so appreciate you!

Family Fun Night 2024 is Two Weeks Today! Fun, family friendly alternative to trick or treating in New Brighton.
Lots of games, activities, youth bands, bouncy castles, food trucks and lollies. $2 per person at Grace Vineyard Beach Campus!