Hear from Mike, a contributor to the mission of Youth For Christ.
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Mike's experience in giving to YFC is compelling. He and his wife Connie are philanthropists. "Philanthropy Is The Act Of Donating Money, Goods, Time, Or Effort To Support A Charitable Cause, Usually Over An Extended Period Of Time And In Regard To A Defined Objective. In A More Fundamental Sense, Philanthropy May Encompass Any Altruistic Activity Which Is Intended To Promote Good Or Improve Human Quality Of Life. "(1)
Philanthropist Eli Broad, In An Interview Added His Own Passionate Definition Of His Philanthropy Vs. Mere Charity When He Stated Emphatically, With Charity You Just Write Checks, What We Do Is Create Things That Didn't Exist Before. (2)
I Like That Thought . Creating Things, Through Philanthropic Giving, That Does Not Presently Exist For The Good Of People. And This Is My Point: When You Contribute To The Work Of YFC, You Are Creating Opportunities For The Gospel's Infiltration Into Young Lives. The Innovative Programs Of YFC Would Not Exist. If Not For The Altruistic Philanthropy Of Hundreds Every Year!
Eli Broad Added That The Biggest Challenge For His Foundation Is They Cannot Find Enough Good Charities, That Is Organizations That Can Be Trusted To Actually Accomplish What They Promise, Adding, Lots Of People Will Take Your Money.
West Central Youth For Christ Has A Rich 60 Year History Of Inspired Leadership Combined With Passionate, Skilled Missionaries Communicating The Message Of Christ To Teens. A Proven Track Record Bears Witness To The Wisdom Of Choosing Us As The Creative Entity To Invest In For The Only Mission Which Lasts For Eternity.
(1) Wikipedia
(2) 20/20 Cheap In America, Interview With John Stossel, 2006.
Tom Burton
tom@yfcminnesota.com.
