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New location for Youth Impact Youth Centre
The Youth Impact Youth Centre has moved to a brand new location at 1320 2nd St. N., across the alley from the B.C. Ambulance garage.
The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location will take place on March 7, at 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the ribbon cutting, followed by light refreshments and tours of the Youth Impact Youth Centre until 4:30 p.m.
The Youth Impact Youth Centre offers free programs and activities open to any youth in Cranbrook, between the ages of 13 and 18 years.
The Youth Centre provides:
– An alcohol-free and drug-free space to build lasting friendships with peers in a safe and comfortable environment;
– Tons of amazing outdoor activities such as rock climbing, hiking, biking, swimming at the beach, camping, mini-golfing, downhill/cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing;
– An opportunity to develop valuable life-skills via job site tours, resume writing, cooking healthy meals, and more;
– Connections with the community through community fundraisers, volunteering with other organizations, and learning about community projects;
– Positive, consistent relationships with the adult staff members as well as qualified volunteers.
Parents of youth participants are excited about the new location. According to one parent, “Going to Youth Impact has brought such a positive influence and much needed outlet into my son’s life. As a single parent, I greatly appreciate all they do as there is no way I would be able to provide all of these experience for my son on my own.”
In addition to the new location, the Youth Impact Youth Centre is actively seeking financial donations. Donations can be made to the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club to assist with the Youth Centre’s operating costs. Donors also have the option of contributing to the Boys and Girls Club Opportunity Fund through the Cranbrook and District Community Foundation.
All donations over $25 will receive an official tax receipt.
The Youth Impact Youth Centre is administered by the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club, which has a 45-year history of offering successful programs for children and youth in Cranbrook and is a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. The mission of the Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club is 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.
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