Point Douglas (“The North End”) a Community Programs and Services Guidebook for Families and Their Children

Point Douglas (“The North End”) A Community Programs and Services Guidebook for Families and their Children

 North Point Douglas Point  Lord Selkirk Park  Dufferin Douglas  William Whyte  Burrows Central  St. Johns Neighbourhoods  Luxton  Inkster-Faraday  Robertson  Mynarski  South Point Douglas

This guide is produced and maintained by the WRHA Point Douglas Community Health Office. For editing, revisions or other information regarding content, please contact Vince Sansregret @ 204-(801-7803) or email: [email protected]

INDEX

Community Leisure and Recreation Centres Page 2

City of Winnipeg Fee Subsidy Program Page 3

Public Computer Access sites Page 3

Licensed Child Care Facilities Page 4-5

Food Banks/Free Community Meal programs Page 6

Cooking Programs – Food Security Page 7

Discount Clothing, Furniture, Household items Page 8

Community Support Programs Page 9-11

Programs for Expecting Parents and Families with infants Page 12

Libraries / Family Literacy Page 13

Parent and Child/Parenting Support Programs Page 14-15

City of Winnipeg Priceless Fun FREE Programming Page 16

FREE Child/Youth Recreation/‘drop-in’ Programs Page 17-19

Adult Ed.-Career Preparation Programs Page 20-21

Community, Leisure and Recreation Centres Luxton Community Centre 210 St. Cross St. Win Gardner-North End Wellness Phone: 204- 582-8249 Center - YMCA 363 McGregor St. Norquay Community Centre Phone: 204-293-3910 65 Granville St. Phone: 204-943-6897 Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre 510 King St Sinclair Park Community Phone: 204-986-8346 Centre 490 Sinclair Ave. William Whyte Neighbourhood Phone: 204-582-8257 Association – Pritchard Park Recreation Centre Ralph Brown Community 295 Pritchard Ave. Centre Phone: 204-582 – 0988 460 Andrews Street Phone: 204-586-3149 Sgt. Tommy Prince Place 90 Sinclair St. St. Johns Leisure Centre Phone: 204-986-5518 601 Aikins St. Phone: 204-986-6242

. Winnipeg residents in financial need are encouraged to request a fee subsidy to participate in Community Services Department programs and services. . Services eligible for subsidy include Facility passes and Program subsidies. . For more information please call 311 or email [email protected]

City of Winnipeg’s Fee Subsidy Program: Recreation is for Everyone!

Winnipeg residents in financial need are encouraged to request a fee subsidy to participate in Community Services Department programs and services.

Proof of Need: The following documentation qualifies as verification: Social assistance case number (including case worker's contact information) Refugee assistance case number (including case worker's contact information) Most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment identifying annual family net income

A monthly statement of income from CPP Disability (including spouse/partner's Notice of Assessment)

Family Members: Fee subsidies are available for individuals of all ages and applications are accepted year-round.

The following services are eligible for fee subsidies: Registered courses (Leisure Guide programs and swimming lessons). Drop-in courses (10 visit Active Living passes) Facility Admission (10 visit Facility passes)

Application Process: A completed application form along with verification of economic need. must be made prior to registering and paying for a course. Visit http://winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation/leisure/feesubsidy.stm for more information.

Free - Public Computer Access Use sites

Win Gardner Place Norquay Community 363 McGregor St. Centre Phone: 204-925-0300 65 Granville St. Phone: 204-943-6897 Hope Health Centre 240 Powers Ave. North Point Douglas Phone: 204- 589-8354 Women’s Centre 221 Austin St. Andrews Street Family Phone: 204-947-0321 Centre 200 Andrews St. North End Women’s Centre Phone: 204-589-1721 394 Selkirk Ave. Phone: 204- 589-7349 Mount Carmel Clinic – 888 Main Sgt. Tommy Prince Place Phone: 204-582-2311 90 Sinclair St. Phone: 1 877-311-4974 Ma Mawi Chi Itata 363 McGregor St. Indigenous Family Centre 318 Anderson St. 470 Selkirk Ave. Phone: 204 – 925 - 0300 Phone: 204-586-8393

Ndinawe Youth Resource PATH Resource Centre Centre Selkirk Ave. 472 Selkirk Ave. Phone: 204- Phone: 204-927-2300 589-5545

Elementary Schools and Community Centres also have Family Resource Rooms or Public Computer Access spaces. Check with each individual school or Community Centre for more information regarding availability and access

Licensed Child Care Facilities  Depending on family situation, child-care may not be free.  There are ‘subsidies’ available from the government to pay the cost for child-care, but only if families are eligible.  Visit the childcare website at: www.gov.mb.ca/childcare. To learn more about subsidies that is available to help families.

Action Centre Day Nursery Inkster Community Child 377 Dufferin Avenue Care Phone: 204-582-1903 633 Inkster Blvd. 12 wks to 12 yrs Phone: 204-582-1755 7:30 am - 5:30 pm 2 yrs to 12 yrs.

Anne Ross Day Nursery KEEP Child Care 511 King St. 795 Selkirk Ave. Phone: 204-582-0311 Phone: 204-582-4070 12 wks to 12 yrs. 2 yrs to 12 yrs. 7:00 AM 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Champlain Community Machray Day Nursery Child Care 491 Salter St. 275 Church Ave. Phone: 204-582-1309 Phone: 204-586-8883 2 yrs to 12 yrs. 12 wks to 12 yrs 7:15 am - 6:00 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Machray Day Nursery David Livingstone School School Age Program School Age Program 460 Andrews St. 270 Flora Ave. Phone: 204- 589-4347 Phone: 204-586-8346 4 yrs to 12 yrs For more information 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Eagle Wing Early Mary Kardash Children Learning Centre Centre - 111 Polson Ave. 49 Euclid Ave. Phone: 204-989-4752 12 wks to 6 yrs. 2 yrs to 12 yrs. Phone: 204-947-9411 6:55 am – 6:00 pm

Greta Brown Day Nursery Makoonsag Children’s Centre Centre – 527 Selkirk Ave. 336 Flora Ave. 12 wks. to 4 years. 2 yrs – 6 yrs. Phone: 204-415-5328 Phone: 204-586-3763 5

Manidoo Gi Miini Goonan Manidoo Gi Miini Goonan David Livingstone School – Lord Selkirk Park – 269 270 Flora Ave. Dufferin Ave. 4 yrs. – 12 yrs. 12 wks. – 12 yrs. 8:30 – 4:30 Phone: 204-504-6422 Phone: 204-415-7200

Robertson School Before S.P.L.A.S.H. Childcare Inc. and After Program 233 McKenzie St. Phone: 204-586-7950 Phone: 204-582-3959 6 yrs to12 yrs 4 yrs to 12 yrs. 8:30 am to 4:15 pm 2 yrs – 4yrs N. School 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM RB Russell Infant Centre 364 Dufferin Ave. Phone: 204-589-5301 Splash Child Enrichment 12 wks to 12 yrs. Centre – 363 McGregor St. 8:30 am – 4:15 pm Phone: 204-582-3299 12 weeks – 5 yrs. Kookum’s Daycare – Ab. 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Health and Wellness 134.5 Higgins Ave SISTARS Norquay Friends Ages 3 months-3 Years. School age program Phone: 204-949-0753 132 Lusted St. Phone: 204-803-8941 Sadok Veselka Daycare 4 yrs to 12 yrs. 520 Airlies St. 7:00 am to 6:00p.m. 2 yrs. to 12 yrs.7:00 am – 6:00 pm Phone: 204-582-3129

Child Day Care Office and contact information

Child Care Subsidy Program/ Subsidy Information Services Subsidy Information Services will help to estimate the family contribution and the amount of child care subsidy a family may be eligible for per month. Phone: 204-945-0286

Food Bank Information . To be eligible for Winnipeg Harvest, persons will need to register their name with Harvest. Call: 204-982-3663 to register at a participating food bank. When registering, persons will need to provide their Manitoba Health Card. This is kept in confidence.

FREE - Community Meal/Refreshments sites Andrews St. Family Centre – 220 Andrews St. Wednesday’s Family dinner 5:00 – 8:00 for parents and children (0-6 yrs). Thursday’s 12:00PM. Free Soup for everyone.

Grace Point Church – 137 Euclid Ave. Lunch/drop in - Tues, Wednesday, Thurs. 12:30 – 2:00PM

Win Gardner Place– 363 McGregor St. Daily Lunch – 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Mama Wi – 318 Anderson Ave. Care site Monday - Wednesday Lunch – 12:00 – 1:00PM

Missionaries of Charity - 167 Aikins St Monday - Saturday: 9:30 am – 10:45 AM

Vineyard Community Church – 782 Main St. Tues and Thurs drop in program. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM.

Wahbung – 225 Dufferin Ave. Drop in soup/ Lunch program, Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM

Welcome Home - 188 Euclid Ave. Grocery Hampers and Bag Lunches – First come; first served. Wednesdays – 10:00 AM 7

Cooking Programs – Food Security

North End Food Security Network North End Community Renewal Corp. 509 Selkirk Ave. – 204-927-2342 Grocery Shuttle: is a free ride to grocery stores. Every Thursday starting at 12: pm. Pick up is at 5 different locations throughout the North End, Phone: 204-927-2342:

1. Lord Selkirk Park Resource Centre: 269 Dufferin Ave. 2. Polish Manor: 300 Selkirk Ave. 3. Lord Selkirk Park Family Resource Centre: 269 Dufferin Ave. 4. Selo Villa: 114 McGregor St. 5. North End Community Renewal Corp: 509 Selkirk Ave.

Parent Cooking Skills Classes: Parents will make casseroles that focus on nutrition and affordability. Garden Workshops: teach seeding, planting, harvesting, and preserving food from the garden. Mom and Baby Nutrition Workshops: How to make baby food on a budget.

Plant Based Cooking Program – Sgt. Tommy Prince Place. 90 Sinclair St. Plant-based cooking classes will include recipes with food such as vegetables, fruits, cheese, pastas, lentils, and beans.

Low-cost or Free – Clothing and Household items

D’Arcy’s ARC Thrift Store – 1076 Main St. Phone: 204-342-4457

Family Life Centre - 240 Pritchard Ave. Free clothing is available for women and children on Wed afternoon at 12:30 after a luncheon and short gospel service. Clothing is given out to men in the program and the Neighbourhood: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Mon, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wed, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fri. Phone: 204-586-1416

Lord Selkirk Park Family Resource Centre 269 Dufferin Ave. Offers *(as available) Free clothing for women, men and children. Phone: 204- 415-1147

Missionaries of Charity - 167 Aikins St Free clothing is provided 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sat. for women and children.

Oyate Tipi - 606 Selkirk Ave. (By referral only from one of the 10 partner agencies) Free Household items and Appliances. Partnering referral agencies: Alpha House, Elizabeth Fry Society, Ikwe-Widjiitiwin, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Native Women's Transition Centre, North End Women's Centre, Osborne House, W.I.S.H. (Women in Second Stage Housing), and Wahbung Abinoonjiiag. Phone: 204-589-2218

Selkirk Ave. MCC Thrift Shop. - 511 Selkirk Ave. Sells clothing, toys, household items at a lower price. Phone: 204-586-2527.

The Up Shoppe – North End Women’s Centre 382 Selkirk Ave. Sells gently used clothing at low prices. Phone: 204-582-3494

Community Support Programs

Group Name: Andrews Street Family Centre – 220 Andrews St. Offers a wide range of services to families. Includes: children’s programming, community addictions treatment program, Aboriginal Head Start, Parenting support program. Phone: 204-589-1721

Group Name: Hope Centre Health Centre – 240 Powers St. Provides counseling for individuals, couples, families for depression, anxiety, alcohol & drug dependency, marriage/family conflict, family violence, sexual abuse and anger management. Phone: 204-589-8354

Group Name: Indigenous Family Centre – 470 Selkirk Ave. Is a spiritually oriented organization supporting Aboriginal families in preserving languages and traditional ways. Offers individual and family counseling, outreach and home visits and healing circles. Provides referral to other social service agencies. Phone: 204-586-8393

Group Name: Lord Selkirk Park Resource Centre – 269 Dufferin Ave. Offers a variety of services and programs for the persons living in and around the Lord Selkirk Park Mb. Housing complex. Services include: Employment Counseling, men’s and women groups, free Clothing depot. Phone: 204-417-1145

Group Name: Mama Wi Chi Itata Centre – 363 McGregor St. and 318 Anderson Ave. – Community Care Sites 318 Anderson – Phone:204- 925-0375. Cooking Program, Parenting Programming, free coffee, toast, telephone. 363 McGregor – Phone: 204-925-0322. Community Drop in, free coffee, toast, adult programming, free telephone.

Group Name: Mount Carmel Clinic - 886 Main St. Individual and Family Counseling is provided by social workers and available to clients with problems related to relationships, parenting, anger, finances, depression, or other issues. Intake workers are available Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 5:00 pm. Phone: 204-582-2311. Parenting-Student Support Program is designed to help young parents between the ages of 14 and 23 to continue attending school or to return to school. Counselor will work individually with students to resolve issues and/or problems involving housing, finances, childcare, and social issues such as relationships, health, and parenting. Call 204-589-9422. Multicultural Wellness Program offers support for immigrant and refugee families and individuals adjusting to life in Canada. Phone: 204-589-9420 or 589-9429

Group Name: Native Women’s Transition Centre – 105 Aikins St. Provides long term support services and programs for Aboriginal women and their children. Provides programs in the areas of family violence, parenting skills, self-esteem, assertiveness training, life skills, and, addressing compulsive coping behaviors. Offers counseling services, self-help programs, information, omen's sharing circle. Conducts follow-up and outreach programs. Phone: 204-989-8240

Group Name: Native Addictions Council – 160 Salter St. Outreach Treatment designed to meet the needs of those members of the public who are currently dealing with addiction-related issues, but who do not feel a residential program to be appropriate. The Outreach Closed Group program is a 6-week Relapse Prevention Program. New participants begin each Monday morning. Phone: 204-589-3921 .

Group Name: North End Women’s Centre – 394 Selkirk Ave. Offer a variety of programs and services for Women. Including: Addictions Continuing Recovery Program, Short and long term individual counseling, Drop-in area with free coffee, Drumming Group - Buffalo Gals, Housing Program, Basic needs assistance and outreach. For more detailed information about each program, Phone: 204-589-7349

Group Name: North Point Douglas Women’s Centre – 221 Austin St. Provides information on housing, employment, and training. Services available: Counseling, Computers with Internet access, laundry facilities, community telephone, crafts. Secondary services include advocacy, resume writing. Phone: 204-947-0321 11

Group Name: SEED Winnipeg – 80 Salter St. Program for the public include the following: Asset Building Programs, Build a Business Programs, Community Worker and Ownership Program Phone: 204-927-9935

Group Name: Welcome Home – 187 Euclid Ave. Provides culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal children (age 0-6) and their mothers who have experienced multiple forms of victimization. Offer cultural programming, for youth age 7-17 who are members of families participating in the project. Phone: 204-925-4610

Group Name: Wahbung – 225 Dufferin Ave. Provides culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal children (age 0-6) and their mothers who have experienced multiple forms of victimization. Offer cultural programming, for youth age 7-17 who are members of families participating in the project. Phone: 204-925-4610

Programs for Expecting Parents and Families with Infants (up to 1 yr. of age)

FREE program that offers Health information, education, and support to families. . Bus tickets to get to the program and on-site childcare are provided.

Each program site below has an Outreach Worker, Public Health Nurse, and a Nutritionist.  Ask questions about pregnancy or baby's development.  Milk coupons available during pregnancy and up to 6 months after birth.

Healthy Start for Mom and Me Program sites (for pre-post natal families)  Hope Health Centre – 240 Powers St. Alternating Wednesday’s 1:30 – 3:30 Phone. # 204-949-5350

 Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre – 510 King St. Alternating Tuesday’s 1:30 – 3:30PM Phone. # 204-949-5350

Health Baby/Health Start Program sites (for families expecting and/or with children up to 1 yrs.)  St. Johns Leisure Centre – 601 Aikins St. Alternating Wednesday’s from 1:30 – 3:30PM Phone: 204-949-5350

Libraries / Family Literacy Winnipeg Public Library – Check It Out! Reading Zone

Check It Out! brings books and magazines for all ages – babies to adults – for people to borrow. You can sign up for a Library card right on the spot. Check It Out! does not charge any late fees.

The Library visits each site 2 times each month and people can keep their books for 4 weeks.

Indigenous Family Centre – 470 Selkirk Ave. We visit the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Getting a library card – which is membership at the library, is free if two pieces of identification are provided at the time of signing up to become a member.

CDs, DVDs, videos, are available to borrow, along with toys for children. Check with the library regarding availability of toys, as they might be limited depending on the storage space at each library.

Families and Community Together (FACT) Parent Child Coalition

www.factcoalition.org

Consult the website for more information about current programming and workshops available to the public. What is FACT?

FACT is a coalition of individuals and groups dedicated to working together for the benefit of children and families in the North End.

The Mission is to provide resources and support in cooperation with existing and potential service providers in their efforts to strengthen children and families in the community.

Parent-Child Coalitions support existing programs and initiate new activities that reflect the diversity and unique needs of each community. Each Parent-Child Coalition determines the form of activities that occur based on the needs of their community and is guided by four categories:

 Healthy Lifestyle  Literacy  Parenting  Community Capacity-Building

Parent-Child Programs - Support Programs Group Name: Andrews Street Family Centre – 220 Andrews St. Family night – Wednesday’s from 5:00 – 8:00PM. Dinner and crafts for families with children ages 0-6. Aboriginal Head Start Program: operates Sept. – June for pre-school age children and their family. Registration required. Phone: 204-589-1721

Group Name: Indigenous Family Centre – 470 Selkirk Ave. Periodically offers a Traditional Parenting Program Phone: 204-586-8393

Group Name: KidBridge – 510 King St.. Mothers have the opportunity to play with their children or sit and practice English Conversation with other moms while enjoying free healthy snacks. Phone: 204-918-9297

Group Name: North End Women’s Centre – 394 Selkirk Ave. Offers periodic Parenting Program for parent and children. Phone: 204-589-7349

Group Name: North End Stay and Play Program – 591 Pritchard Ave. Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Phone: 204-668-1515

Group Name: The Welcome Home – 188 Euclid Ave. Thursday – Family Night activities for the entire family, 5:00 PM. Phone: 204-946-5352

Group Name: Wahbung – 225 Dufferin Ave. Traditional Parenting Program - Monday’s 1:30-3:30. Ccertificate program. Supports Mothers through cultural teachings, education. **Please note some programs may require a referral. Phone: 204-925-4610.

Group Name: Youth for Christ - New Hope: Support For Teen Parents – 333 King St. Tuesdays - 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Phone: (204) 669-4205 X 219

City of Winnipeg ‘Priceless Fun’ FREE Programs

Youth Action Centres (13 – 18 years)

Isaac Newton School 13-18 years 300 – 9:00 PM Saturday – Sunday

Norquay C.C. 13 – 18 years 6:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday to Thursday

Turtle Island 13 - 18 years ` 4:00 – 9:00 PM 510 King St. Monday to Friday

Children’s Drop in program (6 - 12 years)

King Edward School Fri 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sat. 2:00 – 6:00 PM

Ralph Brown Comm. Mon. – Fri. 3:00 – 8:00 PM Centre Sat/Sun. 1:00 – 6:00 PM

Turtle Island Mon. – Fri. 3:30 – 8:00 PM 510 King St. Sat/Sun. Noon – 5:00 PM

Pritchard Park Tues/Thurs. 4:00 – 6:00 PM 295 Pritchard Ave. Sat/Sun. 1:00 – 4:00 PM

North Centennial Recreation & Leisure Centre 90 Sinclair St.

FREE Swimming Program Friday’s: 7;00 – 9:00 PM (Youth Swim 9 – 19 yrs) Saturday’s: 7;00 – 9:00 PM (Youth Swim 9 – 19 yrs) Sunday’s: 4:00 – 5:00 PM (Free for everyone, all ages)

Free Child/Youth Recreation/‘drop-in’ Programs

Group Name: Andrews Street Family Centre – 220 Andrews St. Operates Drop in Centre for youth ages 6 – 17 yrs. Open seven days a week, Monday – Friday 3:30 – 9:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Phone: 204-589-1721.

Group Name: Boys and Girls Club – Aberdeen Club: 411 Stella Ave. Open Monday to Thursday from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM. During weekdays participants must be 11 years of age or older to attend. Kids 6 – 11 are invited on the weekends from 3:30 – 6:00 PM. The club does not have a drop in on Tuesday and Thursday as these is days when the Girls and Boys night out, Judo, and Outdoors Adventure club is offered. Phone: 204- 982-4940

Group Name: Boys and Girls Club – Norquay School Club: 132 Lusted Mon, Wed, Fri: 3:30 – 5:30 PM for Grades 3 – 6 Tuesday and Thursday: 3:30 – 5:30 for Grades 1 - 2 Enhanced Programs Monday and Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM for Grades 1 – 2 Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM for Grades 3 – 6 Phone: 204- 982-1859

Group Name: Family Life Centre – 240 Pritchard St. Kids’ Clubs Monday to Friday - 3:30pm to 5:00pm Phone: 204-586-7790

Group Name: Flora House - 739 Flora Ave. Children's after school program: For ages 6-10, offers skills based activities (Academic, Recreation and Arts), 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm (Mon - Fri) Children must be registered to participate. Youth Program: For ages 11-16, Offers Recreation, Computer use and Outings (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Tue). Phone: 204-586-5494.

Group Name: Indigenous Family Centre – 470 Selkirk Ave. Kids Camp - after school program offered 3:30– 5:30. Phone: 204-586-8393

Group Name: Inner City Youth Alive – 418 Aberdeen Ave. Drop In: Thursday nights are for youth ages 8 to 12. Tuesday nights are for 13 and up. Drop In hours: Tuesday 6:30 - 10:00 pm and Thursday 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Phone: 204-582-8779

Group Name: Luxton Community Centre – 210 St. Cross St. Coordinates daily drop-in programs for children and youth. Programs operate from Monday to Saturday. Phone: 204-582-8249

Group Name: Mama Wi Chi Itata Centre Pow Wow Club – Wednesdays 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Turtle Island Fridays 6:00 – 8:00 PM at 363 McGregor St. P.A.C.E. Youth drop in – Offered Monday—Friday out of Win Gardner Place and Turtle Island Community Centre. Offers free recreational and cultural programming after-school to youth of all ages. Phone: 204-925-0317.

Group Name: Manitoba House – 289 Manitoba Ave. Offers weekly and summer programming or children 5-12 yrs, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday Friday 3:30 – 6:00PM. Phone: 204-582-5830

Group Name: Ndinawe Youth Resource Centre – 472 Selkirk Ave Offers a variety of programs and services for youth ages 13 – 25. Program hours of operation are Monday to Sunday 4:00 – 11:00 PM. Phone: 204-589-5545

Group Name: Norquay Community Centre – 65 Granville St. Phone: 204-943-6897

Group Name: Ralph Brown Recreation Centre – 460 Andrews St. Coordinates daily drop-in programs for children and youth. Programs operate from Monday to Saturday. Phone: 204-586-3149

Group Name: Sgt. Tommy Prince Place – 90 Sinclair St. Indoor pool, gymnasium, cooking area, weight room. Phone: 204-986-5518

Group Name: Sinclair Park Community Centre – 490 Sinclair St. Offers variety of drop-in and registered sport programs. Phone: 204-582-8257

Group Name: Springs Inner City Youth Program – 193 McGregor St. Friday Night Live for Ages 12 – 18 at 7:30 – 9:00PM. weekly program includes fun games, events. Phone: 204-586-6213

Group Name: Wahbung – 225 Dufferin Ave. Junior youth co-ed Night Tuesdays from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm This program is for boys and girls aged 6-12 whose mothers are current participants at Wahbung. This program includes traditional teachings, arts and crafts, and various activities. Senior co-ed Youth Group Thursdays from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm This group is youth ages 13-18 and provides participants with a safe environment where youth can come hang out, be themselves, and get support from their peers and caring adults. Phone: 204-925-4610

Group Name: The Welcome Home - 188 Euclid Ave. Offers periodic cooking program after school, piano lessons (Saturday) Phone: 204-946-5352

Group Name: YMCA – Win Gardner Place 363 McGregor St site. Members based program ($5.00) for children and youth ages 5-17 yrs. Indoor skate park, gymnasium. Open Monday - Sunday. Phone: 204-989-4109 for hours and activity schedule.

Group Name: Youth for Christ – 333 King St. FREE Drop-In from 12-18 years old* Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00pm- 9:00pm Wednesdays: 6:00pm - 8:00pm for ages 9-12. Phone: 204-669-4205

Adult Educ./Vocation/Employment Prep.Programs Group Name: Academy of Learning – 77 Redwood Ave. Diploma and courses available. Financial assistance available for qualifying individuals. Phone: 204-582-9400

Group Name: AEC Adult Education Centre – 1240 Main St. Provides academic courses for people who wish to achieve or upgrade their grade 12 diploma. Offers courses to adults at the grade 9-12 levels. Phone: 204-953-0818

Group Name: B.U.I.L.D. Building Urban Industries through Local Development now (Warm Up Winnipeg) – 765 Main St. Trainees in the program work for six-months – in plumbing, carpentry or apartment turnover divisions – learning basic trades skills, construction site protocols and safety, while upgrading math and language skills, and engaging in life-skills programming. Phone: 204-943-5381

Group Name: Citizen’s Bridge – 607 Selkirk Ave. A one-stop shop for supporting clients to get identification documents, bank accounts, and driver licences through its Adult Driver Education Course. Phone: 204-691-7917

Group Name: Eagle’s Nest Resource and Recreation Program for Aboriginal Youth- 601 Aikins St. Provide opportunities for personal and professional development to Aboriginal youth aged 15-30 in a 12-month period. Goal is to provide youth with support and guidance to return to the education system, enroll in training opportunities, or obtain employment. Phone: 204- 954-3075

Group Name: Faith Learning Centre – 240 Pritchard Ave. Provides academic upgrading to young adults (16-29). Fee required to register. Phone: 204-586-1416

Group Name: “Future is Yours Employability Skills Training” – Mama Wi Chi Itata – 445 King St. – Works with youth 15-24 yrs. in resume development and in offering a variety of training opportunities. Phone: 204-925-0317

Group Name: Luxton Adult Literacy Program – 111 Polson Ave Offers basic literacy, upgrading, and GED preparation program. Individualized instruction with continuous intake. Classes are held in the evening and include upper level EAL (English as an Additional Language) assistance. Computer classes. Phone: 204-632-4725

Group Name: Kaakiyow Li Moond Likol – 510 King St. Program is designed to offer adults with the setting to achieve upgrading or pursue high school diploma. Program operates Monday to Friday. Continuous enrollment. Phone: 204-582-9579.

Group Name: Lord Selkirk Adult Learning Centre – Unit 42 - 271 Dufferin Ave. Adult Learning/Literacy Centre has capacity for 20 learners offers basic literacy, upgrading, computer literacy, GED preparation. Follows principles of the Stages Curriculum with individualized, self-paced learning. Phone: 204-421-0895

Group Name: P.A.T.H. Resource Centre – 627 Selkirk Ave. Mentorship Program - designed to work specifically with Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) participants. Job Search Program - designed to provide employment counseling supports and services for job seekers. Phone: 204-927-2300

Group Name: R.B. Russell Vocational School – 364 Dufferin Ave. Provides education and employment training in a number of areas: Offer the Mature Student Diploma Program (must be a minimum of 19 years of age), training in numerous vocational fields. Phone: 204- 589-5301

Group Name: Open Doors Adult Literacy Program - 825 Selkirk Ave. Basic Literacy and Upgrading; GED Preparation; Computer Literacy. Phone: 204-586-1878

Group Name: Urban Circle Training Centre – 519 Selkirk Ave. Provides Aboriginal people with Mature Grade 12 Diploma, career counseling, and a life skills program. Offers Family Support Worker and Health Care Aide and Unit Clerk Certificate program, certified by Red River College. Phone: 204-589-4433

Group Name: William Norrie Inner City Campus - 485 Selkirk Ave Off campus extension of the Univ. of Mb, B.S.W. program and the Univ. of Wpg, B.Ed. program. Gives residents who may be ineligible for the regular university program due to academic background or social needs, opportunity to pursue a bachelor's degree in social work or education. Phone: 204-668-8160