By Melanie Diong | Senior Development Officer
We are well into the hot summer weather and Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada are busy enjoying every minute of it! Here are a few updates on what’s been happening in our Clubs:
Jays Care Foundation Covers all the Bases
Jays Care Foundation is providing Boys and Girls Clubs free admission to 25 baseball camps across Canada organized by the Blue Jays Baseball Academy, in partnership with Baseball Canada and Little League Canada. The Blue Jays Baseball Academy Rookie League is a popular program at over 25 Boys and Girls Clubs in 55 communities across Canada and for some youth, it’s the first time they have ever swung a bat or run the bases. Young players have the opportunity to learn from Major League All-Stars like Roberto Alomar, Jesse Barfield, George Bell, Lloyd Moseby and Duane Ward. Jays Care Foundation also offers baseball programming, coaching support and equipment to Boys and Girls Clubs to help promote physical activity and build confidence and leadership skills among children and youth from underserved areas across the country. What an amazing opportunity for our kids!
Camp Old Navy helps teens break down the barriers to employment
For a young person with a seemingly blank resume, getting that first break into the job market can be a major challenge. That’s why Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and Old Navy stores are giving youth a leg up through the summer work experience program, Camp Old Navy! Since 2005, the program has helped introduced youth to the retail sector, educating them on the different divisions while equipping teens with valuable skills and training. Participants will spend a half day at an Old Navy store shadowing staff and learning the ropes of retail management, sales and merchandising— everything from serving customers to stocking shelves to ringing in purchases. The best part? Many are able to parlay the experience into part-time and full-time employment!
Youth Changing the Way Canadians Think About Aboriginal People
It’s no secret that our youth voice is powerful and their actions can be even stronger when it comes to wanting things to change. That’s why one of our members of the National Youth Council recently flew to Edmonton to meet another group of youth. About 130 young people started a new conversation there, based on reconciliation, respect, reciprocity and relevance. They call themselves the 4Rs Youth Movement and they plan on changing the way Canadians think about their country. The scope of this partnership is unique - the youth represent 6 national Aboriginal organizations, 5 national youth-serving organizations and 3 foundations from across Canada and reflect an urgent need to improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and youth. We couldn’t be more proud!
Thank you again for donating and helping to change the lives of thousands of children and youth across Canada! We will continue to keep you updated in the months ahead!
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