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HistoryCloud and Fire Ministries was founded in 1999 by our President and Executive Director, Melody Rossi. Prior to that time, Melody worked as a professional opera and symphonic singer, but in 1994, experienced a nearly fatal illness that resulted in permanent infertility and required a full year of recovery. What seemed like a terrible tragedy was really the beginning of something wonderful that God was about to do. In November, 1999, Melody started a weekly after school club for some of her students in a nearby church. Cloud and Fire became an official 501(c) religious nonprofit in 2002. Today, CFM has six staff members, numerous volunteers, and faithful church partners who help support our mission. Cloud and Fire now serves over 300 youth each year and provides multiple programs that help provide young people with a future and a hope. In 2009 CFM launched the first YouthBuild program in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.SpecialtiesAt CFM YouthBuild, youth ages 17-24 finish their high school education, learn hands-on construction skills, and unleash their talents to become leaders in their community. This unique educational program allows students to attend school full-time every other week studying for their GEDs or high school diplomas. On alternate weeks, they work at the YouthBuild construction site, where they receive training and experience in construction from qualified instructors. The program size is small, so every student receives individualized attention. Cloud and Fire Ministries is a faith-based organization that shares Christ's love with low-income youth and their families. We utilize a variety of practical methods to demonstrate the gospel message in tangible ways, and provide a holistic approach that meets the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of our clients.