About us

WE EMPOWER YOUTH TO BUILD COMMUNITY

Mission

EMPOWERING YOUTH TO FIND AND BUILD THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Vision

ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN SHAPING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY.

young people are the present and the future

We offer Calgary youth (ages 12–18) the opportunity to get involved, build skills, and make a real impact. We engage over 2,800+ youth through leadership and volunteer programs. 

Our values

Youth

We prioritize youth in everything we do.

Authenticity

We bring our whole selves and welcome others to do the same.

Collaboration

We lead together.

Fun

We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Growth

We adapt and learn as we go—just like the youth we serve.

  • “Youth Central pushed me to better myself… build up my community… [and] instilled a sense of passion in my life. Youth Central raises up all youth to make the biggest impact possible in their city.”

    Youth Central Participant

EMPOWERING YOUTH IN CALGARY FOR OVER 30 YEARS

Since 1992, we’ve believed in something simple yet powerful: when young people get the chance to contribute, they grow into adults who care deeply about their communities. Originally known as Child and Youth Friendly Calgary, our name may have changed, but our values haven’t. We’re still all about youth stepping up, getting involved, and making a real difference. 

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2024–2025

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financials
2023–2024

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financials
2022–2023

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financials

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Information related to the compensation of Youth Central Society staff and management is available by accessing the Registered Charity Information Return (T3010) linked below.

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