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Youth E gage e t a d De elop e t YED Page
S hools Without Borders—Algo a Pu li Health Page
Art Orga izaio s—Youth De elop e t Page
Algo a Youth E gage e t Theatre Page
Art Mo —Algo a Art Gallery Page
Youth E po er e t Cou il—U ited Way Page
Wasa Na i —I dia Frie dship Ce tre Page
YOU io —Proje t Des ripio s Page
Algo a Fa ily Ser i es—Youth Ser i es Page
Youth Ga li g A are ess Progra YGAP Page
Posii e Youth De elop e t I iiai es Page
Graii Refra ed Workshops Page
Su er Co pa y—E o o i De elop e t Corporaio Page
Jo s for youth—E ploy e t Soluio s Page
So ial E trepre eurship E oluio Page
Na y League Cadets Page
Air Cadets Page
Ar y Cadet League Page
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Youth Engagement and Development (YED)
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Schools Without Borders—Algoma Public Health
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Schools Without Borders—Algoma Public Health
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Art Organizations—Youth Development
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Art Organizations—Youth Development
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Arts Organization—Youth Development
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Algoma Youth Engagement Theatre
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Art Mob—Algoma Art Gallery
ART GALLERY
OF ALGOMA
Get involved with the
AGA with Art Mob!
Strengthen your leadership skills,
have fun working with peers, enhance your art education
and have a fun summer experience. For Youth 13 – 29
year olds who want to think ‘outside the box’, and
are committed to making your community a better
place to live. Participants will be given the opportunity
to practice their skills in a supportive environment & will
be provided with mentoring and feedback.
Here are some volunteer opportunities when you
join Art Mob!
Art Mob Delegate
Assisting with functions and special events that happen
at the AGA all year long...for example:
Summer: Fresh Art & the AGA Rotary Fest Family
Day
Throughout the year: AGA Family Day Series,
exhibition openings
AGA SumMerArt Programs Assistant
Work with our summer art councilors assisting in the
Studio
One week commitment:
morning session for children 6-8 @ 9:30 – 11:30AM
each day or afternoon session for children 9-12 @ 1:30
– 3:30PM each day
AGA Street Beat
As a Street Beat Volunteer you will be out and about
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Youth Empowerment Council—United Way
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Wasa Nabin—Indian Friendship Centre
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YOUnion—Project Descriptions
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Algoma Family Services—Youth Services
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Algoma Family Services—Youth Services
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Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)
Gambling Rap
Gambling is an addiction
It’s true, this ai ’t fi tio
Always felt like the great bambino
When I walked up in the casino
No I’ lo i g all o e
I have no more to spend on my honey
Lost all my money on the slots
The whole time thinking this was my spot
Just dropped a couple grand down the drain
No I’ starti g to feel the pai
I lost my kids, my wife, and my house
Y’all do ’t e e k o hat this is a out
Though my dreams were always the next pull away
No all of a sudde I’ all alo e with nothing left to say
What you know about losing your life
A stab in the chest like the sharp edge of a knife
Roulette ta les spi i ’ o e ar ed a dits rolli ’ di e
No I realize this ai ’t o a to li e life
I wish I would have known to set limits
But I ould ’t see past all the flash gi i ks
Should of kept it to what I could actually spend
Not always asking friends and family for what they would lend
No I’ hopi g to i ut e pe ti g to loose
Should of known the casino would have me singing the blues
If I can give you one piece of advice
Pla safe a d pla s art, do ’t ake sa rifi e
What you know about losing your life
A stab in the chest like the sharp edge of a knife
Roulette ta les spi i ’ o e ar ed a dits rolli ’ di e
Now I realize this ai ’t o a to li e life
Roulette ta les spi i ’ o e ar ed a dits rolli ’ di e
No I realize this ai ’t o a to li e life
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Positive Youth Development Initiatives
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Positive Youth Development Initiatives
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Positive Youth Development Initiatives
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Graffiti Reframed Workshops
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Summer Company—Economic Development Corporation
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Jobs for Youth—Employment Solutions
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Social Entrepreneurship Evolution
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Navy League Cadets
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Air League Cadets
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Army Cadet League
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YMCA Leadership De elop e t Page
Youth E po er e t Cou il Page
Youth E po er e t Cou il—Cha ge the World Page
Ta les Tee s Page
Mill Market a d E to i a Volu teers Page
YOU io Page
We S are Hu ger Page
Big Blue Bo Dri e Page
Red Cross—Leadership De elop e t Page
Algo a Distri t S hool Board Page
Huro Superior Catholi Distri t S hool Board—Pe ies fro Hea e Page
Mi ute Makeo er Page
Volu teer Sault Ste. Marie a d Volu teer Algo a Page
Youth So ial I frastru ture Colla orai e Page
Algo a’s Far ers Market Page
Faith Based Orga izaio s—Leadership De elop e t Page
Rotar Clu Volu teers Page
Clea North Volu teers Page
Sault Area Hospital Volu teers Page
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YMCA—Leadership Development
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Youth Empowerment Council
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Youth Empowerment Council
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Youth Empowerment Council
Criteria #9 5
Co u ity Car Wash
Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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Editorials
Help change the world, get your car washed
Friday, May 10, 2013 by: Good Deeds
Welcome to SooToday's web feature we like to
call the Good Deeds page.
If you know of any unsung do-gooders that
deserve some recognition for making a
difference in our community, e-mail
derek@sootoday.com with information and
pictures, and you could be featured next time!
For only five bucks, they’ll wash your cars and
trucks!
For yet another year, students from four local
high schools will be participating in the 6th
annual ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth
Volunteer Challenge.
ChangeTheWorld is a 4-week long campaign
that provides an opportunity for youth to get
involved in their community. It is meant to plant
the seed of volunteerism in young individuals
who are interested in social change.
The campaign is supported through the Ontario
Government’s Ministry of Citizenship and
Immigration (MCI), Volunteer SSM, the Youth
Empowerment Council (YEC), and United Way
of Sault Ste. Marie and district.
One of the most successful local volunteer
activities is the Community Car Wash for
Charity. The students are encouraged to host the
most successful car wash by raising money to
support a charity of their choice. The money
that is raised from the car wash is then donated
to a charity, by decision of the students.
This year’s participating high schools include:
Korah Collegiate and Vocational School
Charity: Pauline’s Place
Date: Saturday, May 11th
, from 10am-4pm
Location: Korah Collegiate Parking Lot
Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational
School
Charity: ARCH
Date: Sunday, May 19th
, from 10am-4pm
Location: Superior Heights Parking Lot
St. Mary’s College
Charity: Christmas Cheer
Date: Monday, May 20th
, from 11am-2pm
Location: SSt. Mary's College Parking Lot
École Notre-Dame-du-Sault
Charity: Canadian Cancer Society (Relay for
Life)
Date: Saturday, May 25th
, from 10am-3pm
Location: École Notre-Dame-du-Sault Parking
Lot
So, come out and support the youth of our
community, get your car washed and donate to a
charity!
Make sure to check out our archive for
more Good Deed Stories
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Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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Local News
Building picnic tables for a good cause
Monday, May 19, 2014 by: Kenneth Armstrong
White Pines grade 9 student Elizabeth
Gagne volunteered to build picnic tables
because she prefers volunteer work that is
hands-on.
“It gets you involved in your community
and helping, gets you outside and it’s for a
good cause,” said Gagne.
Tables by Teens was one event organized by
United Way Sault Ste. Marie and District
project coordinator Kaitlyn Irwin and
involved about a dozen local high school
students building picnic tables in the Home
Depot parking lot on Saturday.
“We try to create volunteer initiatives for
students to participate in and this is one of
them,” said Irwin.
Irwin is organizing local events for
ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer
Challenge, which runs between April 6 and
May 19 across Ontario.
The events are intended for students age 14-
18 and are being organized through
volunteer Sault Ste. Marie.
The students can apply the hours
volunteered toward the 40 hours required to
graduate high school in Ontario.
The picnic table kits were donated by Home
Depot and sold for one-hundred dollars
each, the money from which will go toward
whatever project or charity the children
decide.
Giving back to the community is one of
Home Depot’s core values, says store
Manager Susie Furchacher.
The teens get to learn some life skills by
actually assembling the tables, said
Furbacher.
“For some of these kids they have never had
an opportunity to do this kind of work, and
this is a great opportunity for them to give
back and help each other. It gives them a
sense of pride in their work,” said
Furbacher.
Any tables that were left over from the event
were to be donated to local charities, said
Irwin.
Irwin is hoping to make Tables by Teens an
annual event, possibly adding Muskoka
chairs in the future.
(PHOTO: Emma Stafford and Paige
Furbacher, both Grade 9 students at Korah
Collegiate and Vocational School, assemble
picnic tables for the United Way May 17,
2014 at Home Depot.
SooToday.com/Kenneth Armstrong)
Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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Youth Volu teer at E to i a
Mill Market & Entomica Volunteers
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Group Name: YOUNION: youth voice, working together
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
What makes your group unique?
We are a constantly changing and growing group. Depending on where our individual passions lay, we choose
different projects depending on our current group members’ talents and abilities. If someone has an idea or a
cause that they are particularly passionate about, we do what we can to accomplish something with that topic
as a particular focus. We have a fun, discrimination-free environment, with lots of games, food and activities.
We have a youth room that we schedule for activities. We do art expression, skill development and work on our
various projects on the evenings that our youth room is open.
Projects in the works:
 We are developing a youth speakers bureau to share our passions with the community.
 Children’s mental health awareness week is happening in May and we are planning an awareness campaign in
our schools and the community.
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We Scare Hunger
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We Scare Hunger
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Big Blue Box Drive
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Red Cross—Leadership Development
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Algoma District School Board
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Algoma District School Board
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Local News
St Mary's adds a kick to Pennies from Heaven campaign
Tuesday, December 03, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE
ST. MARY'S COLLEGE
***************************
Giving back and staying fit
SAULT STE. MARIE - Looking for the perfect
way for you and your kids to give back to the
community this holiday season while having fun
and staying fit?
The 2013 St. Mary's College Pennies from
Heaven Indoor Soccer Tournament will be held
at the school on December 13 and 14.
The weekend event promises to be fun-filled and
memorable for all those involved.
Alongside the soccer tournament will be door-
prizes, giveaways and special guest appearances
which are sure to get the whole crowd involved!
Proceeds from the fund-raiser will be donated to
local charities and families.
Last year, SMC's Pennies from Heaven raised
approximately $18,000 for those in need.
Girls and boys categories are available for
children born in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
and 2006.
Teams may enroll as a single-gender or co-ed
entries.
Teams entering the round-robin event are
guaranteed a minimum of three games, with the
top entrants advancing into the playoffs.
The sign-up cost of $20 per player includes
registration, two pieces of pizza and a player
prize from St. Mary's College.
Visit SMC's official website for the registration
form.
Deadline to enroll your team has been extended
to Wednesday, December 4 by the end of day.
Be sure to drop off your child's form to SMC as
soon as possible to ensure you get one of the
remaining spots!
Additional information is available by calling St.
Mary's College event staff at 705-945-5540.
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20 minute Makeover
The 0– i ute akeo er is a olu teer dri e e e t. The i te t of the e e t is to pro ote i i pride a d
o u ity eauii aio , a d ele rate Earth Day!
Sault College Stude ts
YMCA Tea Clea
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Volunteer Sault Ste. Marie & Volunteer Algoma
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Algoma’s Farmer’s Market
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A u er of faith ased orga izaio s i Sault Ste. Marie pro ide leadership de elop e t opportu iies through their
youth groups. A sa ple is i luded.
Faith Based Organizations—Leadership Development
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Faith Based Organizations—Leadership Development
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Rotaryfest is a day su er fesi al hi h is olu -
teer dri e . E e ts su h as the kids zo e are orga ized
a d fa ilitated y youth.
Rotary Club Volunteers
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Rotary Club Volunteers
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Youth Volu teers at Christ as Tree Recycli g
Clean North - Volunteers
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Sault Area Hospital Volunteers
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Sault Ste. Marie Youth E gage e t Foru Page
Algo a Youth E gage e t Net ork Page
The Do to Dialogue Page 7
Neigh ourhood Resour e Ce tre Page
Soup Ste. Marie Page
Ears a d Eyes Sault Musi a d Art Co u ity Page
E erge y Fesi al Page 9
Christy’s Light Fou daio Page
Delta Sault Ste. Marie Page
Sto e’s Oi e Supply Page
Sault U ited Foot all A ade y Page
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Sault Ste. Marie Youth Engagement Forum
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Sault Ste. Marie Youth Engagement Forum
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Sault Ste. Marie Youth Engagement Forum
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Algoma Youth Engagement Network
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Algoma Youth Engagement Network
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Name: Algoma Youth Engagement and Development Network
Purpose/Goal: To foster a collaborative and synergistic approach to YED
in Algoma to maximize positive youth outcomes
Objectives:  To facilitate information sharing of youth engagement
and development practices and resources amongst
network members
 To Identify membership needs in employing effective
youth engagement and development practices
 To develop membership capacity in youth engagement
and development practices
 To build community capacity for youth engagement
and development practices
 To assist in the development of partnerships amongst
the diverse disciplines of network members on local
youth engagement and development initiatives
Chair: Appointed by the membership for a 1 year term. Role is
run an effective meeting. Algoma Public Health’s Youth
Engagement Coordinator will draft agenda, book room.
Recorder: Youth Engagement Coordinator - Algoma Public Health
Membership: Community organizations involved with or interested in
youth engagement and development practices
Reporting to: Membership will report within their individual agencies.
Frequency: Monthly
Term: Reviewed annually
Decision-making
Format:
Consensus is preferred, where possible.
Distribution of Minutes: Distribute to members.
Algoma Youth Engagement Network
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The Downtown Dialogue
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The Downtown Dialogue
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The Downtown Dialogue
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The Downtown Dialogue
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Downtown Dialogue
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Neighbourhood Resource Centre
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Soup Ste. Marie
How will you Change the Downtown?
Thursday, November 14th
2013
180 Gore Street, 6pm – 8:30pm
CALL FOR ENTRY AND REGULATIONS
Application due date: Friday, November 8th
5:00PM EST
*All entrants will be notified by Monday, November 11th
if they
have been selected to present at the event on November 14th
.
Theme: How will you Change the Downtown?
Grant Amount: Prize amount dependent on attendance.
Criteria: The Soup committee made up of community members
will choose between 5-6 presenters or partisoupants based
on the following criteria:
 Community benefit
 Achievability
 Creativity
 Strong connection to the theme: How will you Change
the Downtown?
Presentations: Projects may be presented by individuals,
groups or organizations. At least one member of your project
must be physically present at the Soup Ste. Marie event on
November 14th
, 2013.
Presentations will be 5 minutes in length followed by a 5-
minute Q&A.
Project Submission: Each Partisoupant may submit a maximum
of 2 projects. Projects can be submitted by email to
soupstemarie@gmail.com or submitted in person at 180
Projects located at 180 Gore Street.
There is no entry fee. Late or incomplete entries will not be
accepted.
WHAT IS SOUP STE.
MARIE?
Soup Ste. Marie is a public dinner
designed to use community-driven
financial support to democratically
fund projects led by individuals,
businesses and groups of
community members. It is a
recurring micro-grant model based
on the international Sunday Soup
program which funds creative
projects through community meals.
The idea is simple:
 Each Soup Ste. Marie event will
have a different focus, but one
that will encourage imaginative
projects that benefit the
community. $10 entrance fee
gets you a bowl of soup and a
vote on a project.
 Community Partisoupants
showcase their projects
through a 5-minute
presentation a 5-minute Q&A.
 Attendees get to listen to
presentations, engage with
Partisoupants and cast their
vote to grant the proceeds to
the most inspiring project.
 No one but the winning
presenter makes money from
these events. However, this is a
unique opportunity for
partisoupating projects to
showcase their work and
network with attendees.
Soup Ste. Marie is more than just a
funding mechanism, it is a platform
from which we can generate ideas
and discussion about what is
happening in our community.
It gives Partisoupants an
opportunity to network with
potential collaborators and to raise
awareness about the needs and
resources that help make
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Soup Ste. Marie
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Ears and Eyes Sault Music and Art Community
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Ears and Eyes Sault Music and Art Community
Sault Music and Art Community
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Ears and Eyes Sault Music and Art Community
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Ears and Eyes Sault Music and Art Community
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The Emergency Festival
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The Emergency Festival
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The Emergency Festival
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Christy’s Light Foundation
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Delta Sault Ste. Marie
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Stone’s Office Supply
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Sault United Football Academy

Criteria #8 - TOC (6 files merged)

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    Criteria #8 -Table of Contents Youth E gage e t a d De elop e t YED Page S hools Without Borders—Algo a Pu li Health Page Art Orga izaio s—Youth De elop e t Page Algo a Youth E gage e t Theatre Page Art Mo —Algo a Art Gallery Page Youth E po er e t Cou il—U ited Way Page Wasa Na i —I dia Frie dship Ce tre Page YOU io —Proje t Des ripio s Page Algo a Fa ily Ser i es—Youth Ser i es Page Youth Ga li g A are ess Progra YGAP Page Posii e Youth De elop e t I iiai es Page Graii Refra ed Workshops Page Su er Co pa y—E o o i De elop e t Corporaio Page Jo s for youth—E ploy e t Soluio s Page So ial E trepre eurship E oluio Page Na y League Cadets Page Air Cadets Page Ar y Cadet League Page
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    Criteria #8 1 YouthEngagement and Development (YED)
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    Criteria #8 2 SchoolsWithout Borders—Algoma Public Health
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    Criteria #8 3 SchoolsWithout Borders—Algoma Public Health
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    Criteria #8 4 ArtOrganizations—Youth Development
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    Criteria #8 5 ArtOrganizations—Youth Development
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    Criteria #8 6 ArtsOrganization—Youth Development
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    Criteria #8 7 AlgomaYouth Engagement Theatre
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    Criteria #8 8 ArtMob—Algoma Art Gallery ART GALLERY OF ALGOMA Get involved with the AGA with Art Mob! Strengthen your leadership skills, have fun working with peers, enhance your art education and have a fun summer experience. For Youth 13 – 29 year olds who want to think ‘outside the box’, and are committed to making your community a better place to live. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice their skills in a supportive environment & will be provided with mentoring and feedback. Here are some volunteer opportunities when you join Art Mob! Art Mob Delegate Assisting with functions and special events that happen at the AGA all year long...for example: Summer: Fresh Art & the AGA Rotary Fest Family Day Throughout the year: AGA Family Day Series, exhibition openings AGA SumMerArt Programs Assistant Work with our summer art councilors assisting in the Studio One week commitment: morning session for children 6-8 @ 9:30 – 11:30AM each day or afternoon session for children 9-12 @ 1:30 – 3:30PM each day AGA Street Beat As a Street Beat Volunteer you will be out and about
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    Criteria #8 9 YouthEmpowerment Council—United Way
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    Criteria #8 10 WasaNabin—Indian Friendship Centre
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    Criteria #8 12 AlgomaFamily Services—Youth Services
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    Criteria #8 13 AlgomaFamily Services—Youth Services
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    Criteria #8 14 YouthGambling Awareness Program (YGAP) Gambling Rap Gambling is an addiction It’s true, this ai ’t fi tio Always felt like the great bambino When I walked up in the casino No I’ lo i g all o e I have no more to spend on my honey Lost all my money on the slots The whole time thinking this was my spot Just dropped a couple grand down the drain No I’ starti g to feel the pai I lost my kids, my wife, and my house Y’all do ’t e e k o hat this is a out Though my dreams were always the next pull away No all of a sudde I’ all alo e with nothing left to say What you know about losing your life A stab in the chest like the sharp edge of a knife Roulette ta les spi i ’ o e ar ed a dits rolli ’ di e No I realize this ai ’t o a to li e life I wish I would have known to set limits But I ould ’t see past all the flash gi i ks Should of kept it to what I could actually spend Not always asking friends and family for what they would lend No I’ hopi g to i ut e pe ti g to loose Should of known the casino would have me singing the blues If I can give you one piece of advice Pla safe a d pla s art, do ’t ake sa rifi e What you know about losing your life A stab in the chest like the sharp edge of a knife Roulette ta les spi i ’ o e ar ed a dits rolli ’ di e Now I realize this ai ’t o a to li e life Roulette ta les spi i ’ o e ar ed a dits rolli ’ di e No I realize this ai ’t o a to li e life
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    Criteria #8 15 PositiveYouth Development Initiatives
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    Criteria #8 16 PositiveYouth Development Initiatives
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    Criteria #8 17 PositiveYouth Development Initiatives
  • 19.
    Criteria #8 18 GraffitiReframed Workshops
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    Criteria #8 19 SummerCompany—Economic Development Corporation
  • 21.
    Criteria #8 20 Jobsfor Youth—Employment Solutions
  • 22.
    Criteria #8 21 SocialEntrepreneurship Evolution
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    Criteria #8 22 NavyLeague Cadets
  • 24.
    Criteria #8 23 AirLeague Cadets
  • 25.
    Criteria #8 24 ArmyCadet League
  • 26.
    Criteria #9 -Table of Contents YMCA Leadership De elop e t Page Youth E po er e t Cou il Page Youth E po er e t Cou il—Cha ge the World Page Ta les Tee s Page Mill Market a d E to i a Volu teers Page YOU io Page We S are Hu ger Page Big Blue Bo Dri e Page Red Cross—Leadership De elop e t Page Algo a Distri t S hool Board Page Huro Superior Catholi Distri t S hool Board—Pe ies fro Hea e Page Mi ute Makeo er Page Volu teer Sault Ste. Marie a d Volu teer Algo a Page Youth So ial I frastru ture Colla orai e Page Algo a’s Far ers Market Page Faith Based Orga izaio s—Leadership De elop e t Page Rotar Clu Volu teers Page Clea North Volu teers Page Sault Area Hospital Volu teers Page
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    Criteria #9 2 YouthEmpowerment Council
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    Criteria #9 3 YouthEmpowerment Council
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    Criteria #9 4 YouthEmpowerment Council
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    Criteria #9 5 Cou ity Car Wash Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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    Criteria #9 6 Editorials Helpchange the world, get your car washed Friday, May 10, 2013 by: Good Deeds Welcome to SooToday's web feature we like to call the Good Deeds page. If you know of any unsung do-gooders that deserve some recognition for making a difference in our community, e-mail derek@sootoday.com with information and pictures, and you could be featured next time! For only five bucks, they’ll wash your cars and trucks! For yet another year, students from four local high schools will be participating in the 6th annual ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge. ChangeTheWorld is a 4-week long campaign that provides an opportunity for youth to get involved in their community. It is meant to plant the seed of volunteerism in young individuals who are interested in social change. The campaign is supported through the Ontario Government’s Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI), Volunteer SSM, the Youth Empowerment Council (YEC), and United Way of Sault Ste. Marie and district. One of the most successful local volunteer activities is the Community Car Wash for Charity. The students are encouraged to host the most successful car wash by raising money to support a charity of their choice. The money that is raised from the car wash is then donated to a charity, by decision of the students. This year’s participating high schools include: Korah Collegiate and Vocational School Charity: Pauline’s Place Date: Saturday, May 11th , from 10am-4pm Location: Korah Collegiate Parking Lot Superior Heights Collegiate and Vocational School Charity: ARCH Date: Sunday, May 19th , from 10am-4pm Location: Superior Heights Parking Lot St. Mary’s College Charity: Christmas Cheer Date: Monday, May 20th , from 11am-2pm Location: SSt. Mary's College Parking Lot École Notre-Dame-du-Sault Charity: Canadian Cancer Society (Relay for Life) Date: Saturday, May 25th , from 10am-3pm Location: École Notre-Dame-du-Sault Parking Lot So, come out and support the youth of our community, get your car washed and donate to a charity! Make sure to check out our archive for more Good Deed Stories | Membership | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About SooToday.com | Contact Us | Feedback Copyright ©2014 SooToday.com - All rights reserved Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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    Criteria #9 7 LocalNews Building picnic tables for a good cause Monday, May 19, 2014 by: Kenneth Armstrong White Pines grade 9 student Elizabeth Gagne volunteered to build picnic tables because she prefers volunteer work that is hands-on. “It gets you involved in your community and helping, gets you outside and it’s for a good cause,” said Gagne. Tables by Teens was one event organized by United Way Sault Ste. Marie and District project coordinator Kaitlyn Irwin and involved about a dozen local high school students building picnic tables in the Home Depot parking lot on Saturday. “We try to create volunteer initiatives for students to participate in and this is one of them,” said Irwin. Irwin is organizing local events for ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge, which runs between April 6 and May 19 across Ontario. The events are intended for students age 14- 18 and are being organized through volunteer Sault Ste. Marie. The students can apply the hours volunteered toward the 40 hours required to graduate high school in Ontario. The picnic table kits were donated by Home Depot and sold for one-hundred dollars each, the money from which will go toward whatever project or charity the children decide. Giving back to the community is one of Home Depot’s core values, says store Manager Susie Furchacher. The teens get to learn some life skills by actually assembling the tables, said Furbacher. “For some of these kids they have never had an opportunity to do this kind of work, and this is a great opportunity for them to give back and help each other. It gives them a sense of pride in their work,” said Furbacher. Any tables that were left over from the event were to be donated to local charities, said Irwin. Irwin is hoping to make Tables by Teens an annual event, possibly adding Muskoka chairs in the future. (PHOTO: Emma Stafford and Paige Furbacher, both Grade 9 students at Korah Collegiate and Vocational School, assemble picnic tables for the United Way May 17, 2014 at Home Depot. SooToday.com/Kenneth Armstrong) Youth Empowerment Council—Change the World
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    Criteria #9 Profile:Algoma FamilyServices Posted on February 19, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment Group Name: YOUNION: youth voice, working together Location: Sault Ste. Marie What makes your group unique? We are a constantly changing and growing group. Depending on where our individual passions lay, we choose different projects depending on our current group members’ talents and abilities. If someone has an idea or a cause that they are particularly passionate about, we do what we can to accomplish something with that topic as a particular focus. We have a fun, discrimination-free environment, with lots of games, food and activities. We have a youth room that we schedule for activities. We do art expression, skill development and work on our various projects on the evenings that our youth room is open. Projects in the works:  We are developing a youth speakers bureau to share our passions with the community.  Children’s mental health awareness week is happening in May and we are planning an awareness campaign in our schools and the community. YOUNION
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    Criteria #9 Local News StMary's adds a kick to Pennies from Heaven campaign Tuesday, December 03, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff NEWS RELEASE ST. MARY'S COLLEGE *************************** Giving back and staying fit SAULT STE. MARIE - Looking for the perfect way for you and your kids to give back to the community this holiday season while having fun and staying fit? The 2013 St. Mary's College Pennies from Heaven Indoor Soccer Tournament will be held at the school on December 13 and 14. The weekend event promises to be fun-filled and memorable for all those involved. Alongside the soccer tournament will be door- prizes, giveaways and special guest appearances which are sure to get the whole crowd involved! Proceeds from the fund-raiser will be donated to local charities and families. Last year, SMC's Pennies from Heaven raised approximately $18,000 for those in need. Girls and boys categories are available for children born in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. Teams may enroll as a single-gender or co-ed entries. Teams entering the round-robin event are guaranteed a minimum of three games, with the top entrants advancing into the playoffs. The sign-up cost of $20 per player includes registration, two pieces of pizza and a player prize from St. Mary's College. Visit SMC's official website for the registration form. Deadline to enroll your team has been extended to Wednesday, December 4 by the end of day. Be sure to drop off your child's form to SMC as soon as possible to ensure you get one of the remaining spots! Additional information is available by calling St. Mary's College event staff at 705-945-5540. | Membership | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About SooToday.com | Contact Us | Feedback Copyright ©2014 SooToday.com - All rights reserved Huron Superior District School Board—Pennies from Heaven
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    Criteria #9 20 minuteMakeover The 0– i ute akeo er is a olu teer dri e e e t. The i te t of the e e t is to pro ote i i pride a d o u ity eauii aio , a d ele rate Earth Day! Sault College Stude ts YMCA Tea Clea
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    Criteria #9 A uer of faith ased orga izaio s i Sault Ste. Marie pro ide leadership de elop e t opportu iies through their youth groups. A sa ple is i luded. Faith Based Organizations—Leadership Development
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    Criteria #9 Rotaryfest isa day su er fesi al hi h is olu - teer dri e . E e ts su h as the kids zo e are orga ized a d fa ilitated y youth. Rotary Club Volunteers
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    Criteria # -Table of Contents Sault Ste. Marie Youth E gage e t Foru Page Algo a Youth E gage e t Net ork Page The Do to Dialogue Page 7 Neigh ourhood Resour e Ce tre Page Soup Ste. Marie Page Ears a d Eyes Sault Musi a d Art Co u ity Page E erge y Fesi al Page 9 Christy’s Light Fou daio Page Delta Sault Ste. Marie Page Sto e’s Oi e Supply Page Sault U ited Foot all A ade y Page
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    Criteria #10 6 TERMSOF REFERENCE Name: Algoma Youth Engagement and Development Network Purpose/Goal: To foster a collaborative and synergistic approach to YED in Algoma to maximize positive youth outcomes Objectives:  To facilitate information sharing of youth engagement and development practices and resources amongst network members  To Identify membership needs in employing effective youth engagement and development practices  To develop membership capacity in youth engagement and development practices  To build community capacity for youth engagement and development practices  To assist in the development of partnerships amongst the diverse disciplines of network members on local youth engagement and development initiatives Chair: Appointed by the membership for a 1 year term. Role is run an effective meeting. Algoma Public Health’s Youth Engagement Coordinator will draft agenda, book room. Recorder: Youth Engagement Coordinator - Algoma Public Health Membership: Community organizations involved with or interested in youth engagement and development practices Reporting to: Membership will report within their individual agencies. Frequency: Monthly Term: Reviewed annually Decision-making Format: Consensus is preferred, where possible. Distribution of Minutes: Distribute to members. Algoma Youth Engagement Network
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    Criteria #10 13 SoupSte. Marie How will you Change the Downtown? Thursday, November 14th 2013 180 Gore Street, 6pm – 8:30pm CALL FOR ENTRY AND REGULATIONS Application due date: Friday, November 8th 5:00PM EST *All entrants will be notified by Monday, November 11th if they have been selected to present at the event on November 14th . Theme: How will you Change the Downtown? Grant Amount: Prize amount dependent on attendance. Criteria: The Soup committee made up of community members will choose between 5-6 presenters or partisoupants based on the following criteria:  Community benefit  Achievability  Creativity  Strong connection to the theme: How will you Change the Downtown? Presentations: Projects may be presented by individuals, groups or organizations. At least one member of your project must be physically present at the Soup Ste. Marie event on November 14th , 2013. Presentations will be 5 minutes in length followed by a 5- minute Q&A. Project Submission: Each Partisoupant may submit a maximum of 2 projects. Projects can be submitted by email to soupstemarie@gmail.com or submitted in person at 180 Projects located at 180 Gore Street. There is no entry fee. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. WHAT IS SOUP STE. MARIE? Soup Ste. Marie is a public dinner designed to use community-driven financial support to democratically fund projects led by individuals, businesses and groups of community members. It is a recurring micro-grant model based on the international Sunday Soup program which funds creative projects through community meals. The idea is simple:  Each Soup Ste. Marie event will have a different focus, but one that will encourage imaginative projects that benefit the community. $10 entrance fee gets you a bowl of soup and a vote on a project.  Community Partisoupants showcase their projects through a 5-minute presentation a 5-minute Q&A.  Attendees get to listen to presentations, engage with Partisoupants and cast their vote to grant the proceeds to the most inspiring project.  No one but the winning presenter makes money from these events. However, this is a unique opportunity for partisoupating projects to showcase their work and network with attendees. Soup Ste. Marie is more than just a funding mechanism, it is a platform from which we can generate ideas and discussion about what is happening in our community. It gives Partisoupants an opportunity to network with potential collaborators and to raise awareness about the needs and resources that help make
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