Boys and Girls Club
36 Reidel Street, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E1
Work (780) 791-7775 Fax (780) 743-9359
execdirect@fmbgc.ca
The Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club is a non-profit, charitable organization. The Club has been serving the youth of Fort McMurray and surrounding area since 1981 by providing a safe and fun facility to learn, play, and grow. Expert staff offer guidance, care and mentoring to children from ages 2 to 17. With energy and drive, they seek to ensure that all youth in Fort McMurray have the opportunity to become fulfilled individuals. The Fort McMurray Boys and Girls Club is a positive alternative for kids of all ages.
Justin Slade Youth Foundation (The Dugout) - Lesley Peckford-Operations Manager
Box 5886, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 4V9
Work (780) 715-0010 Ffax (780)-791-0088
info@jsyf.ca
The Justin Slade Youth Foundation Centre will work to remove barriers by partnering and collaborating with numerous community agencies and resources to promote positive youth action and encourage them to contribute to our community. It is designed to be a safe and non-threatening environment, and to remove youths from the negative elements of the street.
Girls Incorporated - Ann Dort-McLean, Executive Director
10011 Franklin Ave., Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K7
(780)-790-9236
girlsinc@altech.ab.ca
Girls Incorporated’s goal is the Prevention and Intervention of behavioural, social and emotional problems in the young girls aged 6-18, all of whom have these elements of risk in their lives. By providing young girls with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and by building and promoting a fair and equitable society, we can positively influence the lives of those we serve.
Wood's Homes Stepping Stones Youth Services - Arianna Johnson
102 McConachie Crescent, Fort McMurray, AB T9K 1T1
Work (780) 713-7006
arianna.johnson@woodshomes.ca
The Stepping Stones Youth Home is an initiative driven by an advisory committee comprised of business, community members, youth, community service agencies and government. The need for a youth home was recognized after a May 2007 survey revealed 65 youth self identified as living on the street, in an unsafe or temporary housing situation or in danger of losing their housing.
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre
Roger Grondines, executive director
(780)-743-8555
xecutivedirector@shawcable.com
8310 Manning Avenue T9H 1W1
The Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre holds a lead role in preserving, promoting and enhancing the recognition of the indigenous people residing within the municipality of Wood Buffalo. NAFC fulfils its unique role in creating cultural awareness through sharing in program delivery that enhance the quality of life for all Wood Buffalo residents with an emphasis on the Aboriginal community. The NAFC shall promote and encourage better relationships between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in the region of Wood Buffalo. They strive to improve the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical well-being of aboriginal people, while fostering friendship and understanding between all people
Fort McMurray Historical Society
Roseanne Davidson Executive Director
(780)-791-7575
1 Tolen Drive T9H 1G7
execdirector@fortmcmurrayhistory.com
Heritage Park hosts a Summer Camp, in which United Way provides a subsidized for children in low income families in our community. This program offers extended hours to accommodate work schedule of parents and to provide a nutritious lunch. Providing equal access and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
