Record #: OAK0333 | Last Full Update: 21 May 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Website | https://www.haltonyouth.com/ |
Primary Contact | Siobhan Laverdiere, Project Coordinator; Phone: 905-635-0664; Email: siobhan@ourkidsnetwork.ca |
Alternate Contact | Lily Viggiano, Youth Asset Builder; Phone: 905-805-2953; Email: lily@ourkidsnetwork.ca |
Contact Form | https://www.haltonyouth.com/contact |
Agency Information | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Primary Executive | Elena DiBattista, Executive Director, Our Kids Network; Email: elena@ourkidsnetwork.ca |
Funding | Provincial - Ontario Trillium Foundation |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | The goal of the Halton Youth Initiative (HYI) is to elevate youth voice and empower youth to have a positive impact in the communities of North Oakville, Acton, Aldershot and Milton * youth-led, with young people identifying local issues and strategies for possible solutions * activities are grounded in an asset-building approach and focus on relationship building * brings youth and adults together to form developmental relationships in the four communities Youth Development Councils * North Oakville * Acton * Aldershot * Milton |
Hours | not specified |
Dates | see website |
Areas Served | Halton Region |
Eligibility | Youth Council Member - 12-17 yrs old, usually from the community served by the Council Youth Council Volunteer - any youth Youth Council Adult Ally - voted in by the youth Youth Council Community Partner - other stakeholders and adults in the community, not already an Adult Ally |
Application | call or email to get started |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Halton Region |
Address & Map | |
Mailing Address | c/o Our Kids Network Halton Childrens Aid Society 1445 Norjohn Court, Unit 1 Burlington, ON L7L 0E6 |
Physical Access | Unknown - varies by event |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
HCSD Sub Heading | Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources |
Service Categories | Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Youth Issues ; Youth Community Service Programs |