HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development is a registered charitable organization whose mission is youth engagement for positive community change. We work with youth to develop their skills and confidence as community leaders. We also train and coach adults to meaningfully engage youth.
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HeartWood is about having a place where you belong and can be yourself while finding new opportunities to be involved in the community. A place where you feel comfortable enough to discover who you are as an individual, [and to] find and explore your passions. A place where friends become close enough to be considered family. Youth Participant, Fall 2011 Alternate Ways to give to HeartWood Donations to HeartWood are always greatly appreciated. They allow us to focus on our mission and offer great programs and support to youth and those working with youth. The cost of equipment and office supplies can add up quickly. If you have seen our office, you know that we work diligently to get the most out of all our supplies to stretch our dollars as far as possible! It is definitely time to replace and/or upgrade some items. Having modern, efficient equipment helps us to do our work more efficiently. We strive to create a safe and comfortable space for youth -- as well as our staff! In-kind and cash donations help us to achieve this, as project funding often excludes these core expenses. In addition, in-kind donations allow us to focus our proposal writing on programs rather than equipment.
In addition, HeartWood has recently started a Youth Media Team that creates video for others in the community as well as captures youth-led success stories. In order to properly train and support these youth and their projects, we need high-quality equipment. Please consider making a cash donation to HeartWood and/or review our Wish List to make an in-kind donation of a high-quality item listed below. We offer charitable tax receipts for all cash donations and for donations of new items (in their original packaging accompanied with a receipt).
HeartWood Wish List:
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Last Updated April 5, 2012
Join us for the Do Your Part! Halifax 2012 National Conference on Positive Youth Development - the only national gathering devoted to all aspects of Positive Youth Development in Canada! Building on the success of the seven national conferences held to date in communities across the country we are thrilled to be bringing the event to Halifax, Nova Scotia with the help of our Host Team led by HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development. Conference participants will include individuals and teams, both youth and adults, from communities and organizations across the country who are involved or interested in positive youth development. Check out www.lionsquest.ca for more information. |
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A program for youth, young adults, service providers or supportive adult allies who are interested in getting training in youth engagement and program planning to enhance their abilities as camp counselors, youth workers, mentors, volunteers or recreation staff. You will share best practices, techniques, games, activities and initiatives which you can use to have fun, engage youth, deepen their experiences, and enhance and build on their strengths and gifts. To learn more about this program or to register go to www.tatacentre.ca. |
HeartWood is gearing up for another great summer of programs. This year we will be offering two exciting opportunities: Youth Ages 13-15 will enjoy our: Canoe Expedition 2012: July 14-19 Youth Ages 16-18 will love: Skills 2 Action 2012: August 12-17 Further information will be announced soon! |
HeartWood is currently looking for summer students who are passionate about working with young people in meaningful and engaging ways. For more information, select the job description below you are interested in. |
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