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Kids lending a helping hand when their family is in need.
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Board of
Directors
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Welcome to
Kim Latour
CHAIR
We all are ready to put our very long winter behind us and look towards seeing more of the sun and
feeling warmer! Check out all the programs and special events to help us prepare and celebrate a new
season!
Christina Smith
SECRETARY
Rick Nero
TREASURER
Dave Lane
DIRECTOR
Tammy Dumas
DIRECTOR
Carers Night Out (CNO) is going to take us “All Around the World”….focusing on different traditions and
cultures around the world. See the calendars for when and where CNO is held!
April 12—Check out the Royal Botanical Garden’s latest exhibit—Savage Gardens, Nature’s Ninjas—
along with Young Carers from Haldimand Norfolk. This all ages event is from 9am-4pm in Hamilton;
we will meet at the St. Catharines office to travel—time to be determined. Bring: water, lunch,
snacks, comfortable clothes for walking!
April 25—Save the date for a Family Event with our community partner, Daval Hospice. More details to
follow.
April 29—CATAT meets from 4-6pm and is for those in high school. Let’s start making plans to celebrate Carers Week in June! We meet at the St. Catharine’s office.
Robyn Garner
DIRECTOR
Inside this
issue:
Calendars
2
Thank You
Laura
3
Upcoming
3
Opportunities
Powerhouse
In Action
4
Funders and 4
Contributors
CNO—Managing My Emotions is the theme for May! Last week of CNO for this school year is May 2628.
May 29-June 19—Fit for Youth—Try out different kinds of fitness activities to find the one you love! This
is a 4 week life skills program for all ages running Thursday afternoons (4-6pm) starting May 29th
at our space in Welland. Bring: water, appropriate shoes, comfortable clothes for moving around.
May 27—CATAT meets from 4-6pm and is for those in high school. Let’s finalize our plans to celebrate
Carers Week in June! We meet at the St. Catharine’s office.
May 31—Picnic in Port Dalhousie—Meet us at the Carousal in Port Dalhousie from 11am-1pm. All ages
welcome! Bring: lunch, clothing appropriate for the weather.
June 10—CATAT will meet from 4-6:30pm for this session and is for those in high school. At your request we will be talking about building your resume and studying for exams! We meet at the St.
Catharine’s office.
June 30— Join us from 11am-1pm at Niagara Glen for a great hike! Bring: a backpack with water,
snacks, lunch, appropriate shoes and clothing for hiking. All ages welcome!
SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY BY CALLING ERICA AT 905-397-4201 X424
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CNO Theme:
April 2014
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Welland
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Welland
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Niagara Falls
6-8pm
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Royal Botanical
12Gardens
Joint Event
9am-4pm
All Ages
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Family Event
with
Daval Hospice
TBA
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CNO—Carers’ Night Out
CNO
Niagara Falls
6-8pm
Monday—Central United Church—12 Young St, Welland
Tuesday—Powerhouse Project—318 Ontario St, #7A, St. Catharines
Wednesday—Niagara Square (by food court)., 7555 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls
CNO Theme:
Managing My Emotions
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CNO
CNO
Niagara Falls
St. Catharines
6-8pm
6-8pm
National Volunteer Week—Let’s Appreciate all our Volunteers!
Easter Monday
NO PROGRAM
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St. Catharines
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Niagara Falls
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St. Catharines
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St. Catharines
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Niagara Falls
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CNO
Niagara Falls
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Niagara Falls
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Dalhousie
Fit For Youth
Welland
4-6pm
All Ages—Week 1
11am-1pm
All programs have limited space. Call your Program Coordinators for more information and to register today!
Powerhouse Press
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Mission:
The Young Carers Initiative
serves caregiving children,
youth and their families
through social, recreational
and educational programs
intended to foster
resilience, self-esteem, and
life skills.
Vision:
Our Vision... A community
where young carers and
their families are
supported and can reach
their full potential.
Thank you Laura!
Laura came to Powerhouse Project on a
temporary contract, which will come to an
end in March. We are very lucky to have
benefitted from her knowledge, allowing us
to offer new and exciting programs and
activities for our young carers. Laura’s fun,
kind and approachable personality will be
missed. We wish Laura all the best as she
moves on to her new opportunities.
An 8 week program for youth (14-18 years) with a
parent living with a mental health issue.
When:
Where:
Fit For Youth
Welland
4-6pm
All Ages—Week 4
Thursdays—4-5:30pm
April 3-May 22
Welland Arena Community Room
501 King St, 2nd Floor
Welland
For more information or to register contact:
Erin at 905-397-4201 x429
The international theme for Carers Week is
Quest—help us reach out to Young Carers
and their families that may be unaware of the
supports and services available to them! Join
us June 9-15 in raising awareness about
Caregiving Families and Young Carers!
Stay tuned for event information!
Powerhouse
in Action!
Spreadin’ the Love in Welland
and to the kids involved with
Daval Hospice!
318 Ontario St.,
Unit 7A
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 5L8
Ph: 905-397-4201
Fx: 289-362-2342
Executive Director
X425
youngcarersinitiative@
CNO Niagara Falls participants
answer “What does Powerhouse
mean to you?” Looks like “fun and
friends” might be the answer!
Erica Siebert
Program Coordinator
X424
esiebert@
Erin Marriott
Family & Community
Engagement
Coordinator
x429
J-J-J-Jenga! Nobody move!
emarriott@
Michelle Lewis
Project Coordinator
X423
mlewis@
We appreciate our funders and contributors:
powerhouseproject.ca
Charitable #:
BN833370356
Serving Families Since 1996
Views expressed in the publication are the views of the Young Carers Initiative and do not necessarily reflect those of the Dementia Alliance, the LHIN or the Government of Ontario.

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