| Youth services in Leduc County get a healthy boost from local business Second Glance |
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NOV. 25 - Earlier today, Second Glance presented Leduc County Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) with a $1500 grant donation to further the youth services activities and programs offered to youth throughout the county. “We are very grateful for this donation,” says Jennifer Hourihan, FCSS director with Leduc County. “This will enable us to enhance the programming and services we provide support and empower the youth in our communities.” One program that will see a direct benefit from this grant is the Youth Healthy Asset-building (YHA) Mentors Group, which is based on the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets model. This model has identified 40 building blocks of healthy development that all of us have the power to bring into the lives of children and teenagers. These 40 developmental assets have grown out of extensive research on positive relationships, experiences, opportunities, and personal qualities that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Media contacts:
Jennifer Hourihan Director, FCSS Leduc County 780-955-6411 BACKGROUNDER: YHA Healthy Asset-building (YHA) If you are a youth between the ages of 13-25 years who has the potential for leadership in your community, sign up for a YHA workshops. Are you interested in sharing, learning and having fun? If you continue to show an interest in working collaboratively with other youth and young adult mentors on projects for youth, we want you! As a member of the YHA group, you will attend monthly meetings at Leduc County Centre in Nisku. PLus, you will receive community credit for volunteer for your particpitation mentoring group; you can qualify for volunteer hours by attending the monthly meetings and by spending time in research, planning activities and attending events. All contributions are welcome and celebrated! Discover your Assets! For more information on the 40 Developmental Assets model, visit www.search-institute.org
Next YHA Workshop: Age group: 13-17 years Date & time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday evenings (January 17, 19, 24, 26 and 31) Topics: This strength-based, self-esteem building workshop addresses healthy decisions, stress and anger management. Contact: Judy Dumont at 780-446-2042 All services are FREE of charge. Space is limited. Intake required. |
