Youth Unlimited

Youth Unlimited (abbreviated YU, formerly known as the American Federation of Reformed Young Men's Societies,^[2] the Young Calvinist League, and then the Young Calvinist Federation)^[3] is a youth ministry in Canada and the United States that was formed in September 1919.^[2] The organization has its roots in the Christian Reformed Church in North America,^[4] but partners with other Christian denominations.^[5] Youth Unlimited is one of three youth ministries under the Dynamic Youth Ministries umbrella organization, the other two being GEMS Girls' Clubs and the Calvinist Cadet Corps.^[6] In August 1950, the organization, which was then called the Young Calvinist Federation (YCF), released a report calling for the institution of educational programs and legislative programmes in order to afford African Americans "rights and opportunities equal to those enjoyed by other members of society."^[7] The American Federation of Reformed Young Women's Societies, which was founded in May 1932, merged into the YCF in December 1955.^[2] In August 1967, the YCF held an international convention in Edmonton, Alberta.^[8] From December 30, 1982 until January 2, 1983, the YCF co-sponsored a conference with members of local churches in Calgary.^[9] The name of the organization changed to Youth Unlimited (YU) in 1992.^[2] In 1998, the Ellensburg, Washington chapter of the organization spent three days removing graffiti from various parts of the city.^[10] In Toronto, Ontario, YU volunteers and staff work to help transition women out of prostitution.^[11]

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