Programs

Mini-Poste

Mini-Poste is an ambitious and innovative project designed to impact life decisions of youth between the ages of 10 and 11 in the multi-ethnic community of Côte-des-Neiges. This anti-gang project seeks to mitigate the lure of street gangs. Its focus is to present positive alternatives to the 144 children expected to participate in the four year project.

The project attempts to create positive group interactions in the schools, to bolster a sense of belonging, to demystify the police. It is hoped the project will raise levels of self-esteem and encourage a sense of responsibility to their community.

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Expressin' Life

Expressin' Life is a creative project that uses diverse educational tools to facilitate critical thinking among young adolescent girls. The project encourages the participants to think independently and rely on their own judgement, thereby reduce their likelihood of becoming targets for gangs, drugs, or sexual abuse. In addition, the project assists girls in adjusting to school and helps them to improve their family relationships.