About Us
Youth Families and Communities United, Inc. (YFC United) is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization that has dedicated over 30 years of service to improving lives by engaging individuals in the process of making our families, communities, and the world better for all. We offer an array of programs and special projects that empower, engage, and excite. Through our interactive programming youth and families are provided with the tools to make positive growth and change in their personal lives, homes, and their communities. We take a holistic approach to meeting the needs of youth and families by engaging all sectors of the community.
Our mission is to be a comprehensive resource for the health and wellbeing of youth and families thus leading to safe thriving communities.
Vision Statement
To improve our world one individual at a time by working with youth, engaging families, and positively impacting our communities.
Our Values
Respect for All
Love of Family
Dedication to Community
Founder and Executive Director
Sharon Warner is a native of Orange County, Florida, where she has dedicated over 30 years to developing, overseeing, and promoting youth, family, and community programs. In the early 2000s, she founded the FFU Orlo Vista Youth Development Program, expanding her grassroots efforts to create a more community-focused approach to meeting the needs of local youth and families. Many of the original participants from the program continue to serve the community today as board members, volunteers, and mentors through YFC United.
As the youth program grew, Sharon spearheaded a variety of community events, including Family Day, Christmas in the Community, Thanksgiving in the Park, and Spring Celebrations. She also launched initiatives such as the Our Children Our Impact Conference and Community Conversations to foster deeper community engagement.
Serving as the director of YFC United, Sharon focuses on creating opportunities for youth to contribute to their communities through service. Her passion for supporting families led her to establish the Family TIME Club, which promotes family-centered events and programs.
Sharon remains deeply involved in her work, personally mentoring and providing positive youth development programming to over a hundred young people each week throughout Orange County. She also serves as a guest speaker, presenter, and active volunteer with several School Advisory Councils, PTAs, and other community boards.
In the Spotlight
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