WHO WE ARE
our MISSION
Following Jesus’ mission, we engage with youth in London by building relationships, developing potential, and exploring faith in partnership with the community and local churches.
our VALUES
COMMUNITY
We want to be fully engaged in and with our neighbourhoods and to nurture healthy community interaction with staff, volunteers, families, local partners and most of all, young people.
God-centered
We believe that personal faith is
important and that spiritual questions can and should be explored with great freedom, respect and integrity.
safe spaces
We strive to provide a safe,
welcoming place where youth can come,
connect, feel appreciated and have great fun.
relationships matter
We desire to journey alongside and build strength into young lives during these important adolescent years: encouraging them to discover, grow, lead and learn.
HISTORY OF YFC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our board of directors is carefully chosen to help provide us with governance
and expertise as we support youth and families in our community.
The Board is responsible for:
• Maintaining the organization’s mission and purpose
• Ongoing support, accountability and guidance for staff
• Effective organizational planning and adequate resources
• Determining and monitoring the organization’s programs and services
• Enhancing our organization’s public image and presence
• Ensuring the fiscal responsibility of our organization
Current Board Members
Jeff Ste. Marie, Secretary (and Interim-Chair) – Retired Teacher, TVSB
Christene Scrimgeour, Treasurer – Chartered Accountant, Scrimgeour & Co
Bernice Embree, Board Member – Teacher, TVDSB
Suzanne Gonyou – Teacher, London Christian Academy
Dan Knight – Owner, Day2Kinght Events
Franklin Ossai – Family Physician
Randy Bird, Chair (on 3 month sabbatical) – CEO, FCFP
Graham Stuart, Board Member (on 3 month sabbatical) – Owner, McHardy Vacuum
Our staff
Jared Dyck
Coordinator, The Deck & E-Recycling
Jared has a heart for bringing the Gospel to people and places of society that are often marginalized and distanced from the message of Christ. As the skate park coordinator, he incorporates his love for skateboarding, biking, hockey and music into living this out and making a difference in the lives of young people. The Deck is a place where worth and potential can be realised and the hope of Jesus can be shared with youth who would otherwise never have that opportunity.
Through building relationship and community Jared is able to walk alongside youth as they go through the ups and downs of adolescence, and support and encourage them as they search for identity. In a time where being a teenager is extremely difficult, Jared aims to be a consistent and caring presence in the lives of the youth that he interacts with.
Dorothy Babbage
Coordinator, Food and Hospitality
Bringing to the team over 35 years of culinary, kitchen and cafe management skills, Dorothy has chosen to use her retirement to empower youth in our city with food and service skills. Her passion for youth and community is very evident as she mentors them while ensuring that food quality and service is never compromised.
Kat Warren
Youth Worker
Kat has been working at the cafe for over 3 years. Initially joining us as a volunteer, her passion for food and the culinary is contagious. Everyone is greeted with a smile and she is always ready to serve our customers with her best.
