.jpg)
For Every Kid
Our vision is that not a single kid in the city of Toronto would find themselves alone and without spiritual guidance at the most critical time of their life.
Whether they are middle school, high school, or university-aged; born in Canada, or recently arrived; whether they are someone with deep faith or no faith, they can find a place to belong in Young Life.
Young Life in Toronto is a ministry of Young Life of Canada. Young Life is a Christian mission loving teens in their world, encouraging them to know Jesus Christ.
Local in Approach
Although global in scale, Young Life is local in focus and function. Young Life area ministries are staffed, directed, run, funded, and supported by local adults. These adults are involved because they desire that adolescents in their community would have a place where they can belong, build friendships and community, and think deeply about life.
Grade 10 Student
At Young Life people know my name, cry with me, and laugh with me. I know I'm loved and safe. Young Life makes me feel like I belong. They don't treat me differently, no matter what.
”
Staff Leadership
Glenn Cook
City Director
Paul Hicks, YLTO Advisory Board Member
As a parent of 3 teenagers I'm constantly thinking about the challenges facing young people today and the lack of resources available to support them. It's reassuring to know Young Life cares deeply for my kids and their friends by surrounding them with amazing people to help them navigate this stage of life.
”
Linda Chung, YLTO Midtown Committee Member.
Young Life is meaningful because it meets youth right where they are, creating a safe and welcoming space for them to explore faith and experience the love of Jesus in a personal and real way.
”
Rev. Albert Chung, YLTO Midtown Committee Member
I’m grateful for a ministry that brings different churches and communities together with the shared joy of sharing Jesus with youth.
”
”
I think Young life helped me to be more open with people around me. It helped me be more sociable . . . it keeps me connected to God and [helps] understand more about the scripture.
Maeva, University student and YLTO volunteer
Friend of YLTO
Young Life is creating community in a large city where young people are trying to figure out their place in this world.
”
For Every kid.
For Every Neighborhood.
It's our dream that every kid in Toronto would have the opportunity to hear about Jesus. We'd love to talk about what that could look like in your neighborhood.
Young Life Canada
Young Life of Canada has been operating for over 60 years and is affiliated with Young Life, a global organization that has been making a difference in the lives of young people since 1941.
Advisory Board
Our Office
Stone Church - Danforth Community Campus
1050 Danforth Ave
Toronto, ON M4J 1M2