The problem with these programs is that they’re not attracting the kids who need them. Case in point: I went to the free bowling at Kiamesha Lanes in the country on Motzaei Shabbos. I went with a bunch of girls in my bungalow colony who all wanted something to do, and if it was free, why not? We went, and half of the people there were chassidish. The other half were people like us who decided to take the free bowling and pizza. I met other girls I knew there and trust me, they are NOT the type who would be hanging out in mixed places if they weren’t there.
Which isn’t to say, R’ Wallerstein, that you should stop doing it!! 🙂