New Day Youth and Family Programs
New Day Inc., 109 South St, Johnstown, PA 15901
About
New Day Youth and Family Programs offers Biblical counseling, Christ-centered programs, and an After-School Program for youth and families. The program includes Children & Youth Ministry, children's counseling, and a Sports Ministry that uses a full basketball court and gymnasium.
New Day Youth and Family Programs is part of New Day, Inc., a Christian ministry to youth and families that has served Cambria and Somerset counties and nearby communities for over 40 years. The organization was founded in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1978 by Rev. Dr. Noah S. Martin and Rev. John Manges, and 2023 marked its 45th year of ministry. A branch office in Windber began in 1983 and ministers primarily to the youth of the Windber community. New Day, Inc. is a separate charitable organization governed by its own Board of Directors and is not affiliated with any church group or denomination, while being supported by a wide variety of churches and church groups.
The mission of New Day, Inc. states that the love of God and the power of the Gospel make it possible for the organization to provide Biblical counseling and Christ-centered programs for youth and families in need throughout the Greater Johnstown area. According to its mission statement, New Day aims to meet spiritual, emotional, social, and life-skill development needs, draws its purpose from Luke 4:18–19, and bases its programs on a Christian perspective of life. The mission statement also says that principles of the Christian faith are presented as an alternative to self-destructive forces, that individuals are encouraged to develop relationships with self, society, and God, and that its family-centered approach is preventive in nature, offering help upon early signs of trouble.
Leadership and staff listed for New Day, Inc. include Pastor Chris Valente as Executive Director and Pastor Jack Rupert as former Executive Director. The Board of Directors includes Mike Stevens, Harvey Hahl, C.L.U. (Chairman of the Board and Vice-Chairman as listed), P. James Hayes, and Charles Gilbert (Treasurer and Board Member as listed). Staff roles include Chris (Christina) Plaza as After-School Program Leader, Kathy Feiser as “Chef to the Stars (the children),” Jeannine Stouffer in Children & Youth Ministry specializing in children's counseling, Ian Valente as Sports Ministry Leader, Rosie Plaza in Children's & Youth Ministry, Josh Knipple as Outreach & Connections Pastor, Imil Britt as Safe Spaces Coordinator, and Becky Valente as Office Manager and office help, along with staff members Gary Rowles and Tyler Roxby. The organization states that it strives to be a resource to the community, especially the local church.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
New Day Youth and Family Programs is part of New Day, Inc., a Christian ministry to youth and families that has served Cambria and Somerset counties and nearby communities for over 40 years. The organization was founded in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in 1978 by Rev. Dr. Noah S. Martin and Rev. John Manges, and 2023 marked its 45th year of ministry. A branch office in Windber began in 1983 and ministers primarily to the youth of the Windber community. New Day, Inc. is a separate charitable organization governed by its own Board of Directors and is not affiliated with any church group or denomination, while being supported by a wide variety of churches and church groups.
The mission of New Day, Inc. states that the love of God and the power of the Gospel make it possible for the organization to provide Biblical counseling and Christ-centered programs for youth and families in need throughout the Greater Johnstown area. According to its mission statement, New Day aims to meet spiritual, emotional, social, and life-skill development needs, draws its purpose from Luke 4:18–19, and bases its programs on a Christian perspective of life. The mission statement also says that principles of the Christian faith are presented as an alternative to self-destructive forces, that individuals are encouraged to develop relationships with self, society, and God, and that its family-centered approach is preventive in nature, offering help upon early signs of trouble.
Leadership and staff listed for New Day, Inc. include Pastor Chris Valente as Executive Director and Pastor Jack Rupert as former Executive Director. The Board of Directors includes Mike Stevens, Harvey Hahl, C.L.U. (Chairman of the Board and Vice-Chairman as listed), P. James Hayes, and Charles Gilbert (Treasurer and Board Member as listed). Staff roles include Chris (Christina) Plaza as After-School Program Leader, Kathy Feiser as “Chef to the Stars (the children),” Jeannine Stouffer in Children & Youth Ministry specializing in children's counseling, Ian Valente as Sports Ministry Leader, Rosie Plaza in Children's & Youth Ministry, Josh Knipple as Outreach & Connections Pastor, Imil Britt as Safe Spaces Coordinator, and Becky Valente as Office Manager and office help, along with staff members Gary Rowles and Tyler Roxby. The organization states that it strives to be a resource to the community, especially the local church.
Last updated July 10, 2026.
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