Welcome to The Center

You’ve found The Center for Whitley County Youth, an award winning, non-profit, community-based, youth development organization benefitting Whitley County since 2005.

 Healthy young people don’t just happen. They are taught, they are led, they are loved. That’s why we are passionate about working with local middle and high school students and nudging them toward strong caring relationships, good character, positive recreation, educational and service opportunities, and spiritual development. We invest in our kids by meeting them at the center of their lives, in the whirlwind of activities that are described on this site.

You’ve found The Center

The Center of exciting youth development activities

The Center of connection

The Center of creative learning

The Center of spiritual support

The Center of opportunities

Discover the story of the many students whose lives have been touched by the life-changing work of The Center.

Because The Center’s mission is so important to students, we do not charge fees for participation. Our programs are funded entirely by contributions, and receives no tax-supported goverment funding.

The Center for Whitley County Youth

201 W. Market St., Columbia City, IN  46725

260-248-4977

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Impact Recognition

2012 Greg Woll Excellence in Leadership Award- Whitley County Youth for Christ

2011 "Show Us Your Results" Challenge Winner- Dekko Foundation (1-5 winners from 100 applicants in 5 states)

2008 "Best Program" Award- Northeast Region of the Governor's Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana

2006 "Jewel of the Community" Award- Columbia City Area Chamber of Commerce