Oasis Youth began when we realized the need for a safe place for the youth of Hollywood to hang out on Friday nights. With gangs, drug abuse, violence, and crime being prevalent in Hollywood, we knew that we needed to give these young people an Oasis to escape to where they could hang out with their friends & stay off the street. 6th-12th Grade students gather every Friday from 7PM-10PM to play video games, watch movies, play basketball, soccer, 4-square, spike ball and more in a safe, inspiring, encouraging environment while also enjoying a free, hot dinner. We also share a message from the Bible every Friday—a message that encourages students to turn from lifestyles of violence & drug abuse and instead follow God—the author of life itself! We believe strongly in discipleship & in being surrounded by people of like-minded faith. The Bible even teaches that “iron sharpens iron”. Every Tuesday from 6PM-8PM, Oasis Youth gathers together for our “Encounter” program. At Encounter, students enter into worship, then a time of small-group Bible study & leadership classes. As with all of our programs, “Encounter” provides free food & transportation for every student.