Children and Youth Reach their Potential
As the future of our community, children and youth need to live, learn and grow in supportive, nurturing environments. Investments in children and youth now, mean lasting and positive differences in the ability of children and youth to succeed throughout their lives. We make these investments early, when they will lead to the greatest results over time. Your investment supports the community by making help available for children and youth. See a complete list of the programs that your investment supports or check out our Priority Sheet on Youth.
Here are some specific examples of how your investment in children and youth is helping:
Mobilizing Youth Experiencing Homelessness Toward Community Integration Program - Argus Residence for Young People
83% of youth without productive activity at intake increased education, employment or access to employment in two weeks of shelter stay
75% of youth goals, relating to health, education, employment or civic engagement, were achieved, during their stay
93% of youth improved goal setting abilities by discharge
In-School Mentoring Program - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cambridge
Mentors and Teachers have reported to us that:
56% of Littles show an increase in class participation at school
78% of Littles seem to have an increase in self esteem
72% of Littles show an increase in enjoyment of learning and school
Client Success Story
“THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!”
Rifaat is 12 and attends the Drop-in Rec Program at the YMCA, simply called “The Z.” He joined other members on a trip to a Toronto Argonauts game. Like most of the group, Rifaat had never been to a professional sports game, or to Toronto. His name was drawn to go onto the football field and receive a jersey. There he met Jeff Johnson, an Argo who took his jersey and his gloves off and handed them to Rifaat, saying “The jersey is for everybody at the Z, but these are for you.” Rifaat said it was the best day of his life.
Programs that help children and youth in Cambridge and North Dumfries reach their potential:
Learn more about each program on our Partner Agency page.
Children and Youth are Healthy
| Program | Organization |
| Big Bunch Recreation and Activity Program | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region |
| Drop-In Recreation Program (Z Beside the Y) | YMCA of Cambridge |
| Girls Program | YWCA of Cambridge |
| Kids Can Play | Kids Can Play Association of Cambridge |
| Mobilizing Homeless Youth Towards Community Integration | Argus Residence for Young People |
| One-to-one, Couple and Family Match Program | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region |
| Youth and Teen Centre Program | Langs Farm Village Association |
Children and Youth Succeed in School
| After-School Adventures Program | Kinbridge Community Association |
| Anti-Bullying | John Howard Association of Waterloo-Wellington |
| COPES | John Howard Association of Waterloo-Wellington |
| In-School Mentoring Program | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Waterloo Region |
| Roots of Empathy Program | YWCA of Cambridge |
| School-Based Counselling Program | Lutherwood |
| Seventh Inning Alternative Education Program | Langs Farm Village Association |
Children and Youth are Free from Abuse and Neglect
| Child Witness Program | Child Witness Centre |
