Ground Zero

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What Should I Expect at Ground Zero?


Ground Zero is a Monday night program for any Whitley County student in grades 9-12. We hope that every student finds Ground Zero as a place to go, belong, and grow. Through life-changing experiences and growing relationships, we do our best to impact the lives of students, while cultivating an exploration of faith and transforming their futures. Come hungry, because a free meal is served every Monday!

How Do I Sign Up?


Registration for Ground Zero is required to ensure we have all the necessary details for your high school student’s participation. Guardians can complete the simple registration process by clicking the button below. We’re excited to welcome your student to a transformative and engaging experience!

Just Give Me The Details!

COST

Our programs are 100% FREE to local youth! We believe in eliminating all barriers to attendance, including cost!

LOCATION

201 W. Market Street, Columbia City, IN 46725

(Please use Door 1 @ corner of Chauncey and Market St.)

HOURS

Monday nights from 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
Follow @GroundZeroWCY on Instagram for schedule

CONTACT

More questions? No problem!
 
Contact our Ground Zero-CC director below…

Meet Our Staff

Meet our Staff

At The Center, we believe students need healthy role models. Learn more about our Ground Zero-CC staff below.

Tim LaRue
Tim LaRueHigh School Program Director and Thrive 100 Program Director
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries and a minor in Business Management from Huntington University, Tim brings both knowledge and passion to his role. His deep commitment to serving students and helping them grow in their faith led him to The Center, where he loves the genuine investment in students’ lives. Outside of work, Tim enjoys playing sports like soccer, volleyball, and pickleball, and even fits in some gaming when he can. This school year, he’s most excited about building meaningful relationships with students and creating fun, impactful experiences along the way.

What Are They Saying?

At The Center, I had people who cared for me and rooted for me every day. It meant so much to me and I 100% believe I wouldn’t be who I am today without having the boundaries, respect, and expectations that I was given during that time.

Katie, Center Alumni
The Center gave me a place to go and to have a warm meal when I know my mom would be working overtime and wouldn’t be able to cook for us.
Nick, Center Alumni
I come to The Center because sometimes I need help my parents can’t give me.
Madison, Student

The Center helped me develop skills that I’ve used on a daily basis in my life.

Kali, Center Alumni
I come to The Center because it gets me away from my homelife and improves my mental health!
John, Student

The experience that The Center provides for my kids is not one that I could give them as a single parent.

Mary, Parent
[My Daughter] does well in the program and even gets her homework done on time. She builds friendships and relationships with her peers that she may not have been able to do in school.

Rebekah, Parent