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Pathways – York Region: Charting a Course

June 4th, 2009

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Pathways for Children, Youth & Families held a strategic planning day on May 30th, 2009. This organization is one of the larger and more recognized organizations that work with at risk, homeless (or at risk of homeless youth). I was asked to make a short presentation on youth programming in York Region and the potential of social media as a tool for engaging youth.

Along with my presentation, the Pathways Board of Directors and senior staff heard from Jane Wedlock, Community Strategist for the York Region Alliance to End Homelessness (picture above).

I was very pleased to be asked to share my perspectives on youth programming and community development at the Pathways Board Planning day. I think that my recent work with Street Kids International in managing the Streetjibe learning community project has brought me some recognition for capacity building in our very under resourced York Region. Read more…

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