Martensville Youth Connection (MYC) has continued to see immense growth within the community as a drop-in support service for local youth ages 13-18. At MYC, they have an opportunity to play games and socialize, as well as contribute to the community by cooking for residents at Chateau Villa and doing community clean-up to name a few. They also partake in programming that focuses on mental health, addiction, suicide, self-harm, relationships and more.
Partnered with Possibilities Recovery Centre and Carter’s Counseling, the MYC has shown to be a proven need for youth in Martensville and funding continues to be a necessary part in keeping the program running.
On Sunday, October 2nd, MYC hosted a Bingo Fundraiser which saw 43 people in attendance.
“Between the 50/50 dessert auction and bingo ticket sales, $2770 was raised. We still need long term donations to be able to stay open and essentially a bigger space is needed. Thank you to everyone who attended the bingo fundraiser last night to support MYC to stay open for another month! Also thank you to Clearcut Coffeehouse, The Cork and Kettle, The Wireless Age, The Bolt Supply House Ltd., Pharmasave Martensville, London Drugs, Brad Hyde – Boyes Group Realty Inc., and Love It Food and Beauty,” said Volunteer Program Supervisor Katherine Carter.”
The MYC continues to look for funding through sponsorships, partnerships with local businesses, community funding, grants, and volunteers.
If you want to learn more about the program, or are interested in donating, go to their website; https://possibilitiesrecovery.ca/myc-youth-program or their Martensville Youth Connection facebook page.
ABOVE: A calendar of events the MYC has planned for the month of October.