GRIP Outreach For Youth is a Chicago-based brand that aims to connect young people with caring, Christian mentors to build Life-on-Life relationships. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, GRIP provides programs and resources to develop youth spiritually, mentally, and physically. Their mission is to invest in the lives of Chicago's youth through Christ-centered, Life-on-Life relationships, with a vision of seeing thousands of transformed lives, transformed cities, and strong local churches.

At GRIP, they believe that Christ-centered, Life-on-Life relationships are crucial in youth development. They equip their adult mentors to spend quality time with their mentees inside and outside of programming, building a relationship that goes beyond mentorship. GRIP also emphasizes the importance of partnering with students' families to better serve them and develop them holistically.

Through their SLAM and GRIP The School programs, mentors are connected to students, providing sports and team-building activities, Bible teaching, and academic support. The pillars of GRIP's brand, represented by the letters in their name, are GOSPEL, RELATIONSHIPS, IMMERSION, and PREPARATION. These pillars reflect their commitment to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, building meaningful relationships, immersing youth in the Word of God and the community, and preparing them for their future.

GRIP's ultimate goal is to empower young leaders who will positively impact their homes, schools, churches, and communities