Cimarron Region

112 SW 6th Ave
Suite 206
Topeka, Kansas 66603

Who We Are

at a Glance

1941

Young Life begins in the USA

In a town in Texas, at the request of his pastor, a young associate pastor named Jim Raybrun began showing young people how much God cares about them by showing up in their world and sharing the message of God's love through Jesus in ways and words they could understand and relate to.

30+

Areas with Young Life staff and leaders

Today, Young Life is a global organization with local focus. You'll find Young Life leaders from diverse cultures, nationalities and backgrounds building friendships with kids all across Oklahoma & Kansas. ​ ​ ​

1999

Cimmaron region was officially formed.

The Cimarron region encompasses Oklahoma & Kansas and we have 92 staff and 504 volunteers who are investing in teenagers across our two states. ​

4579+

KIDS Know by Name

Since 1941, Young Life leaders have walked with kids and earned the right to be heard in an exhausting and exciting world. In 2018, 818 kids were involved every week in Oklahoma & Kansas.

Page Jackson

Regional Admin

Mandy Shyers

Regional YoungLives Coordinator

Mark ​ ​ ​ Fleske

Teachers in Mission

Tara Shepherd

Area Developer

Tim Brassfield

Regional Initiatives

You Were Made for this

Your story matters, and it can make a difference beyond what you imagine.

Volunteer your time to work directly with young people.

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Give resources to start or sustain the financial foundation at the local or national level.

The involvement of people like you is vital to healthy, sustainable, quality youth work in your area and across our nations.
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