Canada - The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Families and Affordability and Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities, is today announcing grant funding of $70,000 for the St. Anthony Boys and Girls Club to complete a feasibility study to identify a new, permanent location for the organization.
A permanent location will ensure that safe, inclusive and consistent programming continues to be delivered to youth experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, isolation and other vulnerabilities.
The St. Anthony Boys and Girls Club is one of the only youth-serving organizations in the
St. Anthony region. The club supports approximately 120 young people each year with afterschool and literacy programs.Organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs provide a safe, supportive place where young people can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life. Providing developmental opportunities for children and youth improves well-being during an important period of life and helps to strengthen community spirit and intergenerational connectedness.
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“The St. Anthony Boys and Girls Club does exceptional work to support vulnerable youth in the region. This grant will help enable the club to continue its work for many years to come and is part of our government’s commitment to help them recover the loss of their building earlier this year.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Families and Affordability
Minister Responsible for the Status of Persons with Disabilities
“The Boys and Girls Club has long been an important part of life in the region, and the loss of their building was felt deeply by the entire community. This funding will help support the first steps toward rebuilding, ensuring the club can continue its vital work with children, youth, and families.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Health and Community Services
MHA for the District of St. Barbe-L’Anse Aux Meadows.
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