Our Mission – Highlands

YFC Canada

YFC is a national organization built on local chapters.

Registered Charity #106868847RR0001

YFC Highlands

Registered Charity #107481079RR0001

Every young person living fully in Christ!

We are a Christian, faith-based movement. Our leader and model is Jesus, as described in the Christian Bible. Jesus said, “people will know you are my followers because of your love for one another” (The Gospel of John, paraphrased)

Our faith compels us to serve the world around us with love and compassion by meeting its practical needs. In particular, we are called to serve young people in our communities. As we do so with the same humility and servant attitude as Jesus, it is our hope that we will be asked, “Will you tell me more about Jesus?”

Our Vision

(To see) Youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning and purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope and overflowing with possibility!

Many youth today find life difficult. There are significant pressures: school, career decisions, who they are, and friendships to name a few. Add peer pressure and substance abuse and things can turn from “difficult” to “bad” quickly. Mental health often takes a hit.

We simply want to come alongside youth and help them sort it out.

Our Philosophy

Building authentic relationships with youth
Employing creative and context sensitive programming
Serving out of a deep sense of calling
Energized by passion and empowered by gifting
Growing empowered leaders from within
Leveraging capacity through volunteer engagement
Partnering with local churches and agencies
Trusting God for it all…

Our Approach

We meet the needs of young people through two approaches:

Core Programs, seen to be successful nationwide
Grassroots Initiatives, responding to the unique needs and interests of each community

Our Movement

We are proudly part of the global movement of Youth for Christ, in over 120 nations and serving Canadian youth from Glace Bay, NS to Victoria, BC.

OUR NATIONAL HISTORY THE GLOBAL MOVEMENT