News
Category:
Go to News Home
| Block Party and 3on3 Basketball Tournament The Dam presents the 3rd Annual Block Party on August 29th at the Meadowvale Community Centre from 2-11pm, and everyone is invited. This is a great community event where some of the best basketball players in Mississauga will participate in a tough 3 on 3 competition to determine who will be crowned “Kings of the Court”. Read More | |||||
| Jean Hill wins Mississauga Volunteer Award Mississauga Booster, April 2009 Jean Hill says she never starts something she can’t finish. The recipient of the 2009 Sam McCallion Award, a Streetsville resident since 1955, has been a tireless volunteer for most of her adult life, starting when her children were small—and today, at 84, she has no plans to slow down. “I’m actually looking for my next volunteer opportunity,” she laughs. “I’ll know it when I see it.” The staff and the kids who frequent The Dam can rest assured, though; she says she will continue to give her time at the popular Youth Drop-In, where she has been a beloved fixture since the community program for teens was founded 14 years ago, the vision of Bill Crawford and Michael Clarke. Read More | |||||
| The Dam rebuilds lives and character By JOHN SNOBELEN 22nd February 2009, Toronto Sun Dave Toycen knows a thing or two about kids and caring. The experts say that a caring relationship with one adult will keep a kid off the streets. One adult. They also say once entangled in street culture a kid has a one-in-10 chance of making it back. Those are not great odds. Read More | |||||
| Celebrate Youth The Dam celebrates the potential of youth and young moms in our community. This happily counters the news stories of youth whose lives have ended early or aren't living to their full potential. There are many youth who overcome obstacles and achieve great things. Read More | |||||
| True Rebels Youth Culture Specialist Ken Dryfhout speaks to youth groups, schools, parents groups, teachers, principals and vice principals Read More | |||||
Go to News Home
News
- Jean Hill wins Mississauga Volunteer Award
Mississauga Booster, April 2009 Jean Hill says she never starts something she can’t finish. The recipient of the 2009 Sam McCallion Award, a Streetsville resident since 1955, has been a tireless volunteer for most...
Read More
