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Published on May 6, 2011
The Believe to Achieve Foundation, Doorsteps Neighbourhood Services, Literature for Life, Greenwin Inc. and The Oaks Revitalization Association will be launching Spider’s Web Youth Empowerment Initiative. Spider’s Web is a pilot project that will offer the youth in Ward 7 (The Oaks – 160, 170, 180 & 200 Chalkfarm Dr.) a safe haven where they can learn the skills necessary to overcoming adversity.
Location
The Oaks, 160 Chalkfarm Drive
Program Hours
Spider’s Web will be offered as an after-school program from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Program Components
- Boxing and mentorship workshop
- Computer training and drop-in computer room
- Literacy program and library
Goals are to foster coordination skills, social skills, respect, honesty, courage, fair play, leadership skills, problem-solving, decision-making, motivation and the virtues of activity over inactivity and teamwork over crime.
Why Boxing?
- Provides a controlled forum for releasing pent-up anger and frustration
- Promotes physical & mental health
- Develops self esteem
- Creates self confidence
- Teaches self discipline
Mission, Vision & Values
- Mission: To offer underserved youth a safe haven where they can learn the skills necessary to overcome adversity.
- Vision: A model for improving the socio-economic status of the residents of The Oaks, and ultimately, the Black Creek Community, through innovative partnerships.
- Values: We are a group that subscribes to the inherent values of any family: respect, equality, dedication, dependability and generosity.
Our Ingredients for Success!
- Experience
- Dedication
- Much-needed and desired sports-oriented programming
Launch Event
The program will officially launch on June 23, 2011 at 180 Chalkfarm Dr. 12:00PM
