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