CYFC’s Purpose: to lead in providing meaningful opportunities for young people to contribute to our community.

CYFC’s Vision: a community where all children and youth of Calgary are engaged, involved, informed and inspired. This vision is based on the firm belief that young people who experience involvement and philanthropy at an early age, grow up with a sense of responsibility to their community.

Through various youth initiatives, we provide the opportunity for youth to volunteer, serve on steering committees, voice their opinions to business leaders and politicians, learn about diversity of their community, serve on a youth foundation and develop citizenship skills. To create these opportunities, CYFC runs ten programs:

• Business Accreditation
• Calgary Urban Vibe
• Calgary Youth Foundation
• Mayors’ Youth Council
• Teen Critic
• Youth for the Future
• Youth of Distinction Awards
• Youth Volunteer Corps
• Youth Volunteer Corps Clubs in Schools
• Youth Week Calgary

CYFC’s programs give youth the opportunity to grow as individuals. They learn about citizenship, teamwork, and broaden their educational experience. In addition, youth gain leadership skills and enhance their self-esteem while starting new friendships. The community is opened for them and they learn about diversity, at the same time gaining valuable employment skills to help them prepare for the future.

For more information about Child & Youth Friendly Calgary please see www.cyfc.ca