UYC San Diego Teen Center

Phase 1 Goal: $33,250
- Flooring
- Paint
- Mural
- Interior Windows
- Additional Electrical Power
- Security System (alarm, cameras, Wifi)

Phase 2 Goal:
$6,500 Recurring & $45,000 of Single Gifts
1. Items to Fill Teen CenterA few items include:
- Workout Equipment & Sound Proof Flooring
- Video Game Systems
- Pool Table that duals as a Conference Table
- Couches/Bean Bags
- Direct to Garment & Vinyl Machines for T-shirt & Sticker Printing

*See Amazon wish list if you'd like to purchase something directly

2. Monthly Support for a Teen Center Director
- Total: $6500 of recurring monthly support

Phase 3 Goal: (Will be posted after reaching Phase 2)

1. Kitchen Renovation:
- Electric Stove
- Refrigerator
- Water

2. Rent/Utilities Costs for Year 3 when our Grant Expires
Would you like to purchase an item specifically on our Amazon Wish List? - Click the link below

Donations Accepted Currently:
- Guitars (Lightly used)

We have launched a brand new teen center in City Heights called Real Life, in partnership with All Peoples Church. It is a 2,700 sf space within a 2 block radius of 5 different schools that we currently serve or are looking to serve. It is a multi-purpose space that we use as offices and as a before-and-after-school facility to serve and mentor youth.

Students have opportunities to learn instruments, work out, receive tutoring, have fun, and go through foundational Bible lessons based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, learning how to apply them to their lives. As of January 2026, we are open on Wednesdays and fundraising to finish outfitting the space and hire a full-time coordinator so we can open 5 days a week.

Click the link to donate. If you are interested in working a daily shift, taking students on a field trip, or providing a technical workshop on carpentry, knot tying, tech classes, or auto (oil and tire changes in the parking lot), or in taking students on a field trip, please click the link below to go through our application process.   

Phase 3: $25,000 & $6,500 Monthly
1.  Direct to Garment & Vinyl Machines, Workout Equipment, Mural, & Signage
2. $6,500 of Recurring Monthly Donations for Staffing & Daily Operational Costs

Amazon Wish List
Explore items that will help build connection, creativity, and belonging at the UYC Teen Center.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Learn about opportunities to serve at one of the UYC Teen Centers. UYC operates a teen center in City Heights, anlongside All People’s Church, which is open one day a week annd will open full time in the Spring of 2026. UYC also serves alongside Reel Teenz at St. Stephen’s Church near Paradise Hills.