Why has Youth Flight Canada Education Fund been so successful?
YFC is the only Canadian Registered Charity with a mission to inspire young people - including disadvantaged and challenged kids - through aviation.
YFC is a grass-roots organization of committed pilots, flight instructors and volunteers across Canada.
Donations aren’t lost "running the machine". Our costs are so low because our partnerships with local gliding clubs means that we don’t need to invest in costly infrastructure such as tow planes, their maintenance, airport lease fees or paying thousands of man-hours committed by our volunteers.
YFC works closely to support other aviation and youth related organizations such as Freedoms Wings Canada, the Canadian Junior Soaring Team and youth who have had experience in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. The collaborative nautre of Youth Flight Canada adds scope and value to these programs.
Beyond the inspiration, the education, the growth of self-esteem, YFC also allows disabled and challenged kids to "leave it behind", on the ground, forgotten for a while. Flying is sheer fun!
Who manages YFC?
YouthFlightCanada is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors of very experienced professionals which includes pilots, current and retired business people.
Is YFC a Registered Charity?
Yes. YFC's charitable registration number is 89585 1053 RR0001.
YFC is registered with Revenue Canada and is authorized to issue "Official Receipts for Income Tax Purposes" for any donations in money or in kind in excess of $25 that it receives.
Can non-residents of Canada donate to YFC?
Yes, though income tax deduction will apply only to income earned in Canada.
Donor recognition:
We're committed to giving our sponsors maximum value for their contribution. This may include logo signage on our glider, or making it available in group flights to sponsor employees / executives for team building. The aircraft is also available for company exhibition (large space required).
YFC sponsors and donors are listed on our website, and mentioned in all press releases.
We are a grassroots organization and respond to our supporters with very personal letters of thanks from our Inspiration Flight passengers and Soaring Bursary recipients. We’re a charity with a very human face and respond to donors as such.
How can I contact YFC or get involved?
You can reach us at youthflight@freedomswings.ca or phone us at our Toronto Office. To reach our Executive Director Peter Foster – pede.foster@rogers.com Phone & Voice Mail: (647) 637-8239 Cell
To make a donation you can submit your support online or by mail. We'd appreciate your help to inspire and educate our youth through aviation.