To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. - See more at: http://www.bgcwinnipeg.ca/about/mission-and-core-valu
Who We AreOur mission: To bring hope and a future through Christ to youth and their families in the inner city.Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA) is located in the North End of Winnipeg, which is one of the poorest and underserved area in Winnipeg and Canada. ICYA provides a safe, active and nurturing environment for children and youth many of whom experience poverty, abuse and neglect.ICYA engages local kids by offering quality programs through which relationships grow. These supportive relationships play a vital role in the lives of hundreds who are at risk, providing hope, inspiration, mentorship and a strong sense of the Heavenly Father's desire to be in relationship with us. These essential programs empower children and youth to grow and develop into confident individuals who are better equipped to deal with the harsh realities that they face daily._____Our HistoryInner City Youth Alive was founded in 1986 with the vision of Mark Friesen and Kent Dueck. Their vision was to make a difference in the lives of our inner city youth by sharing the love of Christ with them.
To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. - See more at: http://www.bgcwinnipeg.ca/about/mission-and-core-valu
Our PurposeTo provide a safe place for kids, ages 5-12, where they can build positive relationships with caring adults.To provide safe temporary shelter for adults in transition.To help people become contributing members of their communityTo give opportunity to build self-esteem by respecting and developing gifts and abilities, by building on peoplés strengths.To promote a healthy community in which people gain a sense of pride and dignity.To empower people living in this area so they can take control of their own destiny.To provide the healing message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to bring hope to people that are hurting. Mission StatementBuild frienships in a fun and healthy community with an opportunity to discover a God who loves, forgives, and invites us to join His family.Core Value StatementWe value God's redemptive plan to provide new life in the present and the future for all His childrenWe value the Bible. It is from the Bible, God's Word, that we discover God's amazing love, mercy, and grace for all people.
Founded in 1976, Rossbrook House is a neighbourhood drop-in centre for children, youth, and young adults. Located at the corner of Ross Avenue and Sherbrook Street in the Centennial area of the inner-city of Winnipeg MB; it offers a constant alternative to the destructive environment of the streets:Keeping the doors open 365 days of the year and 24 hours every weekend & period of school holidaysRecruiting its staff from the young people who come to the centre on a regular basis Driving participants safely home each evening Rossbrook's mission is to provide a safe place for children and youth to belong, play, learn and become...Today, 1,500 children and youth ages 6-24 years come through the doors annually and up to 100 participants on a daily basis. Beyond being a safe place to be, Rossbrook has 3 alternative school programs, an afterschool homework club, young mom's group, sports and recreational activities, Aboriginal cultural activities, leadership activites, a music program, a money management/matched savings program and a transformative writing program for youth and adults in the community.