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Why do kids come to TCYS?

It is a safe place no drugs, weapons, violence permitted. They can get dry, warm, take a shower, wash their clothes, have a coffee and a snack. They can talk to other kids like themselves. They can express themselves through art, music, sports, etc. They can get help to change their lives, when they are ready.

TAKE A CHANCE YOUTH SERVICES

Tel (604) 555-1234 Fax (604) 555-5678 Info@tcys.bc.ca www.tcys.bc.ca

430 East Cordova Street Vancouver, BC, V6A 1L6

TAKE A CHANCE YOUTH SERVICES where youth succeed

Why do we do what we do?


In 2001 in Vancouver1: 4.8 % of children (<19 years) and 2.3 % of youth (19-24 years) received Basic Income Assistance 1.5 % of youth (19-24 year) received Employment Insurance Benefits. 26.4 % of 18 year olds did not graduate from high school. 23.6 % of students in Grade 10 are below Standard in reading. 3.8 % of juveniles (12-17 years) have been charged with a serious crime. 0.59 % of children (0-18 years) are abused. 0.97 5 of children (0 to 18 years) in care are abused. 2.16 % of girls 15 to 17 years became pregnant.
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Vancouver, BC

Province of British Columbia. 2001. BC Stats: SocioEconomic Profiles. Local Health Area 39 Vancouver.

HELPING KIDS AT RISK BUILD A BETTER FUTURE


Take A Chance Youth Services is a busy caring community of kids, staff and volunteers working together to get kids clean, straight and employed. Kids who were on their way to dropping out of society or life are employed or in school. Kids are figuring out what they need to do to support themselves, to have a future. Kids from all different backgrounds are finding the resources they need to move toward successful futures.

To keep kids from dropping out of life:


We provide a safe and welcome learning and recreational community environment for teens and young adults. We assess their employment, social services, legal, educational and health needs and work with them to help obtain necessary resources. We facilitate peer support groups and provide life skills workshops in social skills, decision-making, problem solving, money management, and health and family issues.

A GIFT TO TCYS
Yes, I would like to help kids succeed!
$208.33 a month for 2 years for a total contribution of $5,000 Think of all the airmiles if you put the payments on your credit card!! $83.34 a month for 2 years for a total contribution of $2,000 $62.50 a month for 2 years for a total contribution of $1,500 Thats only one less dinner out a month! $9.61 a week for 2 years for a total contribution of $1,000 Thats only one more brown bag lunch per week! Here is my gift of $ _____________
Name: Address:

_______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

To help kids build their future:


We offer employability assessments and help kids determine what they need to gain employment. We then provide a 6-week program in basic employment readiness (job search strategies, resume writing, Drop In Centre: living room style lounge with TV, comfortable couches and chairs, computers with internet access, magazines, books, work tables and chairs for meetings, dining or games. Care Centre: showers, laundry facilities, lockers. Intake Centre: social worker, peer support, life skills workshops, referral to other agencies and services, some psychological counseling. Employment Centre: employment counselor, employment readiness workshops, job search facilities and support. preparing for interviews, etc.) and provide search support until they have found employment. Often employment is found with one of our many corporate partners, including The Vancouver Sun, Sears Pacific Centre, The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
Tel: E-mail:

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Method of Payment: order. I enclose a cheque or money order


Please make cheque payable to: Take a Chance Youth Services.

$_____________ to my credit card Please charge $ Visa MasterCard


Card No: Expiry: Signature: Date:

_______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________

To provide a community where kids feel accepted and supported:


Our generous volunteers run classes or assist kids to explore their talents through art, music, drama and writing. Or they just shoot hoops with them out back.

I would like to donate monthly:


Monthly charge to my credit card of $____________ Please make this monthly charge at the end of each month until I inform you to change it.
Signature: Date:

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An official income tax receipt will be issued for all donations over $10.

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