West Sound Youth For Christ Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization

BREMERTON, WA – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of West Sound Youth For Christ of Bremerton, WA.

ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
    
West Sound Youth For Christ joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 14.6 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal.  When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.

“We are pleased to accredit a ministry committed to create environments where every young person feels welcome and valued,” said Michael Martin, president of ECFA.

Founded in 1982, West Sound Youth For Christ’s (http://www.westsoundyfc.org) programs are led by trained staff leaders and empowered by teams of volunteers. They work together to build authentic Christ-sharing relationships with young people in their community.

To learn more about West Sound Youth For Christ and their stewardship opportunities, visit GiverConnect, ECFA’s newest online program, that connects giver’s hearts with trusted members.  

ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance.  For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800-323-9473.

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