Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Dove Program’s Cape Breton Impact
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Dove Program's Journey of Community and Impact in Cape Breton
The Dove Program in Cape Breton began as a six-week initiative but quickly grew into something much bigger, driven by the determination of 20 young girls who wanted more than just a program - they wanted a place to make a difference. From creating gift bags for pediatric patients to fundraising for the Cape Breton Cancer Centre, these girls are becoming leaders in their community, proving that even in a small town, they can accomplish amazing things. Read more.
- Paige Cox
Dove program: Cape Breton
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
- Registration for the 7th International Conference on Youth Mental Health by Jack.org is now live! Secure your early bird deal by December 2nd here.
- For youth aged (18-24) in the GTA with 2SLGBTQIA+ arts activism experience: Join Wisdom2Action's Youth Advisory Council to tackle GBV through art. Deadline @ September 3. Apply here.
- Explore Anglers’ Academy with Scouts Canada! Learn fishing from experts with a focus on conservation. Registration is open now.
- Getting back on track for #BackToSchool can be tough. Whether you're excited, nervous, or stressed, a good night's sleep is key to starting the school year right. Watch the full Real Kids video playlist on Kids Help Phone YouTube channel here.
- Need support for substance use? YMCA of Greater Toronto is running a Youth Substance Awareness Program (YSAP) that offers free, confidential one-on-one counseling for ages 14–24. Learn here.
Plan International Canada's Youth Council has crafted youth-led recommendations for the UN Summit of the Future. Support it and see your voice at the global summit! Sign the petition here.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES
- Hosted by Imagine Canada, join the free webinar "An Introduction to Indigenous Protocols for Fundraisers" on Thursday, September 12th, at 1pm ET. Register now.
- In the latest Frayme's blog, Ester Eisen shares insights on caregiver burnout and practical strategies for much-needed breaks. Learn tips here.
HIRING OPPORTUNITIES
- National Association of Friendship Centres is hiring an Administrative Coordinator and an Event Coordinator! Apply by September 16. Apply today!
- CCVO is seeking a Community Coordinator to connect the nonprofit sector and stakeholders. Apply by Sept 13 here.
Paid Internship Alert @ Starlings Community in supporting the mental health of new parents and future parents. Read the full description here.
Get Involved!
Stories from our Frontline Workers: A first-hand narrative about the program, the volunteers, and/or the frontline staff supporting young people directly. It can be written by a young person about their experience, a staff, a volunteer or another team member i.e. communications person, policy person, etc. Contact Parul to learn more.
NACY Site Visits:
We’re interested in scheduling site visits with our member organizations. This is a great opportunity to connect in-person, introduce your team to NACY, share insights, and strengthen our community bonds.
Reach out to Parul at communications@nacy.ca
