Ground Zero

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What Should I Expect at Ground Zero?

Ground Zero-Whitko 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

105 S. State Street South Whitley, IN 46787

(2nd floor of the “Old Brownstone” building)

HOURS

Monday nights from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

@GroundZero_Whitko on Instagram for schedule

CONTACT

More questions? No problem!

Contact our Ground Zero- Whitko director below…

Meet Our Staff

Meet our Staff

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

Isaiah HumistonGround Zero Program Director

Isaiah Humiston is the Ground Zero Whitko Program Director. He graduated from Grace College with a degree in Counseling and a minor in Business, and joined The Center to pursue his passion for serving and loving students. Isaiah appreciates the supportive, welcoming environment The Center creates—for both students and staff—and is especially excited to grow the Ground Zero program while connecting with new students and families. Outside of work, Isaiah enjoys disc golfing and spending time outdoors.

What Are They Saying?

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

Kali, Center Alumni

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

Mary, Parent

I come to The Center because sometimes I need help my parents can’t give me.

Madison, Student

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

[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

I come to The Center because it gets me away from my homelife and improves my mental health!

John, Student

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