Endorsements & Awards

Due to Aslan's exceptional work with youth, on September 19, 1991, former President George H. W. Bush named Aslan to be one of his 1,000 Presidential Points of Light. Aslan was chosen for this singular honor from among over 15,000 worthy nominations submitted to the White House during the Bush administration. In order to be chosen as a Point of Light, an organization had to demonstrate that they provided services that made a significant contribution to the betterment of society and had a lasting and permanent affect on peoples lives.

In correspondence with Aslan, President Bush wrote, "I was delighted to learn of your outstanding work in behalf of your community. Your generosity and willingness to serve others merit the highest praise, and I am pleased to recognize you as the 566th 'Daily Point of Light.'"

In October of 1991, representatives from Aslan were invited to join George and Barbara Bush at Epcot Center in Disneyworld for a special celebration honoring all the individuals and organizations who had been named Points of Light. In the summer of 1992, Aslan's Executive Director, Craig Bogard, and Aslan volunteer, Donna Steiner, were invited to JFK International Airport to meet personally with President Bush (see photo above).

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On February 10, 1992, Aslan hosted a seventeenth anniversary celebration to share the "Point of Light" award with our many volunteers and supporters. On that special evening, Aslan was honored again by the New Jersey State General Assembly with a resolution commending them for their ongoing work.

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United States Congressional Honor

On February 5, 1992, Congressman Christopher H. Smith had a United States flag flown over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. in honor of Aslan Youth Ministries and our significant ministry to disadvantaged, at-risk children.

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In 1992 Aslan was chosen to be the recipient of a $6,500 grant from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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In 1993, Aslan received World Vision's prestigious Mustard Seed Award, accompanied by a $5,000 grant. World Vision President, Bob Sieple, said, "by highlighting their [Aslan's] work, we want to inspire others to do the same".

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In 1999, Aslan was selected as a major recipient of Governor Christine Todd Whitman's New Jersey Faith-Based Initiative. This 6-year grant has enabled Aslan to establish a new outreach in the severely depressed public housing projects of Asbury Park, New Jersey.

After 29 years of solid success, Aslan Youth Ministries continues to lead the field in providing innovative and lasting solutions to the myriad problems facing urban youth.

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