Danny Marquez: From Convict to Connector

Danny Marquez’s story will literally blow your mind. Abandoned on a doorstep as a child, he grew up in the Bronx, and started stealing as a 5-year-old. God revolutionized his heart while he was in a jail cell staring down a 45-year sentence. He landed on a verse in Ephesians 4 that says, “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” Danny claimed that verse for His life, and is now the Near West City Life Director, where he gets to meet inner-city youth were they are (at community parks, drug infested corners, schools, etc.) and build relationships with them in hopes of producing indigenous leaders.

City Life, a ministry of Youth for Christ, is one of 9 non-profit partners of Thrivent Member Network’s ActivateIndy initiative to collectively have a greater impact on our community. They do this by providing "turn-key" volunteer opportunities for churches, businesses, families, and individuals.