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Youth Centre of Calgary exists because of the generosity of people and local businesses.  There are always opportunities to help if that is by donating your expertise and time, supplies or funds.

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YCC Wishlist

– $2.55 one child’s bus ticket.
– $3.00 one bunch of bananas for snack time.
– $10 two bags of apples for snack time.
– $10 cash per job of paying community kids to snow shovel or a mow the lawn.
– $10 entry to the local pool during YCC summer camps.
– $15 a pack of socks for kids to wear at the centre and take home.
– $18 taxi ride for staff and 2 kids to after school racquet sport lessons (one way – 1 adult, 3 kids).
– $20 one pair of mitts for outdoor winter play.
– $25 one hour of a youth worker’s time, mentorship, coaching and homework help.$25  one board game or one puzzle.
– $26 zoo entry per child during YCC summer camps.
– $30 the cost of making a giant batch of chocolate chip cookies for kids to eat after school.
– $30 one large pizza to reward the kids for “clean up the neighbourhood” events.
– $50 a sled for tobogganing.
– $50 fresh fruit and vegetables per day at one centre.
– $50 one basketball for backyard play at the centres.
– $75 ingredients for a “learn to cook” pizza class.
– $85 a monthly child’s  bus pass.
– $100 grocery gift card to share with struggling families, particularly at month end.
– $100 a blender to make smoothies for kids after school snacks.
– $150 one month’s art supplies, canvases and paint (one location).
– $200 sneakers/court shoes/cleats for kids’ sports play.
– $300 bus rental for an outdoor summer field trip per day for 40 kids.
– $350 monthly heating bill for one centre.
– $500 one electronic tablet for the homework program.
– $600 Yamaha keyboard for music instrument lending program for piano kids.
– $950 Barbecue for one centre’s kids meals.
– $1000 one week of healthy groceries for two youth centres.
– $1000 annual summer camp t-shirts, hats and backpacks for kids.
– $1500 annual basketball club registration fees for one youth (n/i travel and gear).
– $1500 one air hockey table for competitive fun on a snowy day
– $2300 a harvest table and benches for art, daily dinner and board games.
– $2500 basketball hoop and stand for backyard court.
– $15,000 annual off-site event transportation (includes both centres).
– $60,000 for a 12 passenger van or bus for transportation
$400,000 the purchase price of a grassroots “home away from home” in a low income location, across from schools and walking distance to social housing.
PRICELESS. The impact of spending after school hours at a sustainable youth centre in the life of one child.

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