Each year hundreds of Winnipeg youth are taking action to build and strengthen our community through a variety of youth initiated projects. This story is part of our Shaw United Way Youth Connections year in review 2008-2009. To view a list of all 2008-2009 projects, click here.
Inspired to create a feeling of a healthy community, students from Vincent Massey Collegiate planned a day of health and wellness for Chapman Elementary school. Students from kindergarten through grade 6 participated in Mixed Up Grade Groups (MUGG’s) as they rotated through stations set up for sport, music, art and health. By mixing up the grades, students were able to connect with each other. The information given to the students was also sent home with them to share with their families, building a stronger community connection.
Shaw United Way Youth Connections Grant Program works to foster youth involvement and initiative, community spirit and positive relationships through volunteerism. The program is designed to motivate and encourage youth to become involved in their schools and communities as it provides funds to support youth-driven volunteer projects that offer creative youth-initiated solutions to community issues.
Since it began in 1999, Shaw United Way Youth Connections has granted over $123 000 to student initiated projects. Between September 2008 and June 2009, more than $14 000 was granted to 16 projects led by youth.
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