Straight Up Saturdays

I want to start by apologizing for my somewhat lengthy absence from posting a new blog. I assure you I have been quite busy preparing programs, working with youth, being a single father to a boisterous 5 year old and completing writing projects, but I guess that's life! I will do my best to post more frequently in the near future, but somethings take priority and that is just the way things go at times.

For the main reason of this new post, I wanted to take a moment and share with you all a little information about a new workshop The Josh Project and The Joyeride are about to initiate. 

Joye Dunkley, from TheJoyeride.com, and I have come up with this great Youth empowerment program called "Straight Up Saturdays. The program will be held at Fallstaff Community Centre at 50 Fallstaf Avenue in Toronto,  in the Jane and Wilson area. 

The purpose of this initiative is to provide the essential tools that all youth need in order to grow to successful adults, while avoiding the pitfalls many of them face today. We chose an area where there is greater need as many youth who reside in this community face several situations of growing up at-risk. We hope to build confidence, instil resilience and help the youth with coping skills/mechanisms. On top of teaching the youth how to properly deal with emotions, anger management and the truth behind acts of violence, we will also be focusing on healthy eating and fitness habits. By engaging the youth in many different activities and real-life skills, our goal is to give these individuals the opportunities to be successful.

We are asking that anyone who would be willing to be involved or volunteer to please reach out and let us know what you are willing and capable of contributing. It's a great way to give back to our communities and helping our youth is truly a passion. Even if you have some suggestions as to how we can make this a great experience, your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Hope you all enjoyed the Family Day long weekend and as always I ask you to think about some families that may not have had a great weekend for many reasons.

It's on us to improve the lives of everyone!