Lincoln News
Posted by Sue Mizturak
SUPPORTING CHILDREN / YOUTH
The Rotary Club of Lincoln Foundation Inc. was pleased to present cheques in support of local Children and Youth programs.
Lori Laird of the Town of Lincoln’s Recreation and Culture Department - Lincoln Children’s Programs, and Karen Thompson, Senior Case Worker and Mary Champ, Office Manager, Big Brothers / Big Sisters accepted cheques of $1000.00 each. Upper Deck Youth Centre also received $1000.00.
The Town of Lincoln’s Children’s Programs provide programs that support 1700 children aged 3 to 12 years, in their swimming and summer camps. In addition they employ 40 youth and 39 volunteer youth for these programs. The Rotary Club’s donation will be used to help upgrade programs and supplies.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters is a community funded organization that match children 6 to 17 years with a volunteer mentor. Last year 201 children were matched with a volunteer. Other programs offered are Game On and Go Girls for grades 6, 7, 8.
Upper Deck Youth Centre is a drop in centre for young people of the community, regardless of background. It’s a safe place where youth can spend time with peers, play various games, shoot some hoops with the staff volunteers or just “hang” out. In addition they have structured programs designed to stimulate the mind and soul while having fun at the same time.