ABOUT YOUTH CENTRAL
Mission Statement:
Empowering youth to find and build their communities.
Vision Statement:
All youth participate in shaping a vibrant community.
About Youth Central:
Youth matter and they want to make a difference. Youth Central is a youth-led charity with a mission to empower youth to find and build their communities. Through our different programs, we offer hundreds of group-based volunteer and leadership opportunities to youth ages 12-18 in Calgary. For over 31 years, we have known the value of youth and we have helped them make an impact. Becoming a volunteer with Youth Central is a proven way for youth to be better connected to their communities and gain valuable skills. Encouraging youth to participate in their communities now, builds resilience later.
Values:
- We believe that all youth are awesome!
- We honour the power of the youth voice and the importance of youth in our society.
- We value a community in which all youth are respected and encouraged to be active citizens.
- We value the diversity, skills, creativity and talents of our volunteers, participants, and staff.
- We value community partnerships that align with our vision and mission.
The Youth Central Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring that the mission and vision of Youth Central are being fulfilled through strong leadership, effective planning, and sound fiscal management. Thank you to the Youth Central Board of Directors for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm.
Chair: Julianne Rohel, CHRP – Senior Strategic Human Resources Partner, Cenovus Energy Inc.
Vice Chair: Sarah Pervez – Principal Consultant, Community Voices Consulting Inc.
Treasurer: Henry Su – Head of Finance & Operations, SmarterDx
Secretary: Bryce Kapsha – Support Operations Lead, Benevity
Directors:
Lana Bentley, RSW – Director Program Strategy, YW Calgary
Ranita Charania – Executive and Leadership Coach, Ranita Impact Coaching
Dr. Elisea De Somma, Ph.D., R.Psych. – Clinical Psychologist, Alberta Children’s Hospital and University of Calgary
Michael Doerksen – Lawyer, Field LLP
Trevor Galon, CFA – Chief Investment Officer, Matco Financial Inc.
Jason Kraatz, CPA, ICD.D – Director, Hopewell Group
Katie Novak – Manager, Global Content & Communications, SMART Technologies
Yisha Pang, CA – Manager, Consolidations and Financial Reporting, Enbridge Inc.
If you’re interested in joining the Board of Directors or would like to reach a specific Board Member,
please contact Lisa Kindree at 403-266-5448 or lisa@youthcentral.com.
Thank you for generously supporting Youth Central. Your support makes it possible for youth to make an impact in Calgary right now. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list, however, if you discover any errors, omissions or you would like to be removed, please call 403-266-5448 or email lisa@youthcentral.com. All major program funders can also be found on the program page they support. Thank you.
$50,000+
Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission (AGLC), Calgary Foundation, Family & Community Support Services (FCSS), John Bowlen Legacy Flow Through Fund 1 at Calgary Foundation, The Prosser Charitable Foundation
$25,000 – $49,999
Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited, Werklund Foundation
$10,000 – 24,999
Birdies for Kids, presented by AltaLink; Canada Life; Enbridge Inc.; Gibson Energy; Home Depot Canada Foundation; Jessalyn Rohs and Michael Stensby; Nickle Family Foundation; TELUS; Youth Volunteer Corps
$5,000 – $9,999
Kinette Club of Calgary, Penny Hume, Sentinel Storage, SMART Technologies
$1,000 – $4,999
Anonymous, Bridal Expo YYC Inc., C&E LLP Chartered Professional Accountants, Calgary Catholic School District, Calvert Home Mortgage Investment Corporation, ConocoPhillips Canada, Field Law, Friends & Family of Al Duerr, Government of Canada – Canada Summer Jobs, Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation, Hopewell, Hunter Family Foundation, Joanne Cuthbertson, Keating Family Fund at Calgary Foundation, Koeller Charitable Giving Fund at Calgary Foundation, Lisa Kindree, Matco Financial Inc., Matt Grant, RBC Foundation, Rotary Club of Calgary East, Sanjel Energy Services Inc., Stephen Cleaners, Suede Energy Ltd., TD Bank Group, Usman Tahir Jutt, ZS2 Technologies
