YFC Canada

YFC is a national organization built on local chapters.

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THE LONG ROAD BETWEEN: Discovering Our Neighbours

“This summer, we’re setting out on another journey—with a camera in hand and a purpose behind it.

We’ll be traveling through Millbank and Milverton, and returning to Christian Island, filming the entire adventure as part of our WANDER//ERS media initiative. The goal is simple: to create real, meaningful content that helps youth explore li

fe, culture, and connection in an honest and engaging way.

Everything we capture will be shared with the youth we work with—meeting them where they’re already at and giving them something worth watching, thinking about, and talking through.”

Why We’re Fundraising

This journey is also a key fundraiser to continue the work happening every week in Collingwood.

Your support helps make it possible!

The Bigger Picture

This ride represents something bigger than distance.

It’s about:

  • Slowing down in a fast world
  • Choosing presence over convenience
  • Building bridges instead of staying separate

And bringing those stories back to the youth we serve.

This isn’t just a trip—it’s a deliberate step deeper.

As we return to Christian Island and travel into the Mennonite communities of Millbank and Milverton, our goal is not just to visit—but to slow down enough to truly know the people there.

That means:

  • Sitting in real conversations, not just passing through
  • Listening to stories, not just capturing footage
  • Learning how different communities live, work, and see the world
  • Building trust, not just content

We’re not going in with an agenda—we’re going in with curiosity, humility, and a desire to understand.

 

 

What We’re Actually Doing on the Ground

During this journey, we will:

  • Spend intentional time with people in each community
  • Ask honest questions about life, faith, culture, and identity
  • Capture these experiences through film—not as observers, but as participants
  • Reflect on what we’re learning in real time

This isn’t about highlighting differences—it’s about discovering connections where we don’t expect it.

 

Why This Matters for Youth

The youth we work with are growing up in a world that is:

  • Deeply connected online
  • But increasingly disconnected in real life

Many have never had the opportunity to:

  • Sit across from someone with a completely different way of life
  • Ask questions without fear
  • Experience what real, human connection looks like outside their bubble

Through this project, we’re creating something different:

👉 A way for young people to see, hear, and understand the world around them

👉 A way to challenge assumptions and build empathy

👉 A way to show that meaningful connection is still possible

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