A practicum was designed to keep an after-school and evening youth center in operation in spite of the loss of the main source of financial support (i.e., the contributions of the founding church). The program director, youth ministries director for an urban parish, sought additional support and implemented various strategies to keep the program going. She appealed to government sources, sought corporate funding, and petitioned community organizations. Fundraising activities and the recruitment of adult and youth volunteers supported continuation efforts. Networking and participation in a coalition of different agencies broadened the program's base of support. Results of the implementation effort were positive. The program continued to benefit local youth. Funding and the sources of funding increased, and the volunteers became definite contributors to the success of the program. Support has been tentatively secured for the subsequent fiscal year, and plans to enhance and strengthen the program are being made. Six appendixes present supplemental information, including attendance and volunteer sign-in sheets, an account sheet for funding sources, and some public relations materials. Two tables present practicum information. (Contains 15 references.) (Author/SLD)