CYJS

Our Impact

Building bright futures.

Every young person has the potential to meaningfully impact our community. Every day, we see young people gain confidence and hope for a brighter future when their strengths are recognized and invested in. Since 1996 the CYJS has helped youth find what is strong in their lives through programs proven to build resilience, reduce risk and nurture community connections.

Stories of Impact

Our Impact in 2025

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Latest News

An Exciting New Chapter for CYJS

On October 1, 2026, Calgary for Youth Justice Society changed its name to Centre Youth Justice and Success (CYJS), marking an exciting new chapter in our history. ...

I Found My Wings, and Now I Can Fly

For a lot of my life, I felt like a bird in a cage. Because of different non-profit organizations, one of which being CYJS, I was able to find my wings again and fly. ...

A Volunteer Witnesses a Spark

I watched her go from silent to cautiously curious, to confident. By the time she and I sat together on a panel recently, she wasn’t that reserved, hesitant girl anymore. She was bright. Hopeful. Even joyful. ...

A Journey of Hope

Connor's mom shares how In the Lead was a turning point to seeing possibilities instead of barriers. ...

Second Chances

One mistake could have changed her future forever. Thanks to a second chance through through CYJS, she went on to achieve her university dreams. ...

From Anxiety to Confidence

Through volunteer experience with In the Lead, a 16-year-old grows confidence and becomes a leader with a new sense of independence. ...