Powerhouse
in Action!
Powerhouse Press
Caregiving is a family event!
NI AG A R A
CNO Friends
318 Ontario St.,
Unit 7A
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 5L8
Ph: 905-397-4201
Fx: 289-362-2342
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Christina Smith
CHAIR
Kim Latour
PAST CHAIR
Rick Nero
TREASURER
Dave Lane
DIRECTOR
Michelle Lewis
Executive Director
X425
mlewis@
Cell: 905-932-7628
Powerhouse
Connections
Erica Siebert
Program Coordinator
X424
esiebert@
Cell: 905-932-0799
Powerhouse Pals
We appreciate our funders and contributors:
Serving Families Since 1996
St. Barnabas
Views expressed in the publication are the views of the Young Carers Initiative and do not necessarily reflect those of the Alzheimer Society BHNHH or the Government of Ontario.
Gus Cruz
Program Coordinator
X424
gcruz@
Cell:905-932-4708
powerhouseproject.ca
Robyn Garner
DIRECTOR
Allison Balind
DIRECTOR
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Summer
Camp
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Blue Jays
Game
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Program
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Calendars
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In Action
Charitable #:
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Contributors
R E G I O N
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Thank you, Erin Marriott! You will be missed.
Erin Marriott took the role
as our Family and
Community Engagement
Coordinator in December,
2012 as part of an Ontario
Trillium Foundation grant.
Erin quickly became an
asset to our organization
and played an instrumental
role in many of the quality
improvement initiatives
accomplished during her
time with us. Erin’s
commitment to community
involvement was the
driving force behind many
partnerships and
collaborations we have
experienced. Her passion
for supporting families
fueled our outreach efforts
to all of our Powerhouse
Project members and our
improved communication
strategy. Erin will be
greatly missed!
Dear Friends and
Colleagues,
A quick note to say thank
you as I wrap up my time at
Powerhouse Project! It has
been an amazing couple of
years serving families in the
Haldimand-Norfolk and
Niagara regions alongside
you! Thank you for
welcoming me and
Powerhouse Project to your
tables, staff meetings, and
committees. It has been a
gift to work alongside many
of you in programs, to
receive your referral calls
and expressions of interest
to build collaborations and
to know that we are
transforming caregiving
families – together!
involvement, information
fairs, volunteer fairs, etc.
please connect with Michelle
Lewis, our Executive Director
(contact information is on
back page). I do hope that my
journey will have us crossing
paths again someday soon!
Have a lovely day!
Erin
The work will still go on! For
any questions around
collaborations, community
We are listening!
Families, thank you for
taking the time to
complete our annual
satisfaction survey! Your
feedback is very
important to us as it
helps determine
programming locations
and content, policy
development and areas
for staff training and
professional
development. We are
proud to report that 98%
of you are happy with
our services for the 2014
-2015 year!
As we recognize that not
all suggestions can be
acted on in the
immediate future, your
comments and
observations help us to
determine trends and
future directions for our
organization.
Based on
your
feedback,
we are
currently looking at how to
enhance our teen
programming, as well as
the timings and locations
for our programs. You are
always welcome to contact
Michelle by phone or email
to share your thoughts!
(Please see contact information
on the back page.)
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Powerhouse Project 2015 Pan Am Games
Summer Camp 2015
Pan Am Games
School is out for the
summer!...but, Summer
Camps are back!
This summer we are
hosting our own Pan Am
Games. Campers will
participate in a week
long competition of
international sporting
events along with other
teambuilding activities
and crafts. Campers will
learn
about
the different countries
competing in these
events along with the
value of sportsmanship
hard work and
dedication. Please
contact our Program
Coordinators to register.
Camp is offered to
members ages 5-13
years. Spots are limited,
so make sure not to wait!
Children must be
registered to attend.
To register contact:
905 - 397 - 4201 ext.
424 email us at :
More details to come!
Blue Jays Game - GO JAYS GO !!!!!
Join us Thursday, August 13th to spend the day at the Rogers
Centre in Toronto to watch the Blue Jays! Space is limited, so
please contact Gus or Erica ASAP. Please come with a BAGGED
LUNCH as this event is scheduled to run from 9am till about
6pm. We will provide a light snack on the return trip. Sunscreen, hats &
appropriate clothing will be important on this hot summer day! Please meet at
the St. Catharine’s office.
Vision:
Our Vision... A community
where young carers and
their families are
supported and can reach
their full potential.
Sun
Mon
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Mission:
The Young Carers
Initiative
serves caregiving children,
youth, young adults and
their families through
social, recreational and
educational programs
intended to foster
resilience, self-esteem,
and life skills.
July 2015
Summer Program Details...
Back by popular demand, PHP has partnered with BBBS of St. Catharines, Thorold and District to offer the Go Girls! program from
Thurs, July 8th -Thurs, Aug. 19th from 5-6:30pm. This program is offered to female members ages 11-14 yrs. This is a time for
girls to come together in a safe environment and talk about the challenges they may be facing as young adolescent females.. Please
meet at Lester B Pearson Park for 4:50pm & bring a drink.
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St. Catharines
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St. Catharines Camp— Lester B. Pearson Park— 9am-3pm
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St. Catharines
5:00-6:30pm
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St. Catharines
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Welland Camp— Memorial Park— 9am-3pm
August 2015
PHP has partnered with BBBS of St. Catharines, Thorold and District to offer their Game On program from Wed July 8th-Wed Aug
19th from 5-6:30pm. This program is for male members ages 11-14. This will be a fun time to participate in activities & sports
while learning about the benefits of healthy living. Please meet at Lester B Pearson Park for 4:50pm & bring a drink.
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St. Catharines: July 13-17, 2015 @ Lester B Pearson Park 352 Niagara St.
Welland: July 27-31, 2015 @ Memorial Park - Memorial Park Dr.
Niagara Falls: August 17-21, 2015 @ Patrick Cummings Memorial Park - 3862 Weinbrenner Rd., Chippewa
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Family Event: The ENTIRE FAMILY is invited to Lock 8 Park (133 Mellanby Ave.) in Port Colborne from 6-7:30pm on Friday,
August 7. This will be an evening of fun games and good eats! A light dinner will be provided. Hope to see you there!
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Meet by the pavilion in the park - please bring a bagged lunch, swimming gear, water and appropriate clothing for the weather.
Young Adults & Teens Beach Day: Join us at Port Dalhousie in St. Catharines from 4-6pm for some fun in the sun & ice cream.
Please contact Gus or Erica to register. Meet by the carousel. Snack will be provided.
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BLUE JAYS GAME!!! Powerhouse Project end of Summer joint event with our Haldimand-Norfolk office. This is an all ages event
for members only. Space is limited. August 13th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. See write up above for further details.
Summer Camp is back!! In the spirit of the 2015 Pan Am Games, Powerhouse Project will host our own Pan Am Games.
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm for members ages 5-13 years. Space is limited so register soon!
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Go Girls/Game On #1
St. Catharines
5:00-6:30pm
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Blue Jays Game
Joint Event
9:30-6:30pm
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St. Catharines
Niagara Falls Camp— Patrick
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5:00-6:30pm
Niagara Falls Camp— Patrick Cummings Memorial Park— 9am-3pm
POWERHOUSE PRESS
All programs have limited space. Call your Program Coordinators for more information and to register today!