Give Yourself Credit

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Record #: GUE0087 Last Modified: 05 Oct 2011 Last Full Update: 05 Oct 2011
Contact Information
Address & Map
Matrix Building
141 Woolwich St
Guelph, ON N1H 8M5
 
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Located In CommunityGuelph
Site LocationGuelph - Downtown
IntersectionWyndham St N and Eramosa Rd
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Mailing Addressc/o Family & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington 
55 Delhi St 
Guelph, ON N1H 6N3
Office Phone519-766-1143
Primary ContactTracy Hunter, Teacher, Give Yourself Credit - UGDSB; Email: tracy.hunter@ugdsb.on.ca
Alternate ContactEliza Hesselink, Child and Youth Worker; Email: eliza.gyc@gmail.com
Primary ExecutiveKim Kehler, Manager, Children's Services, Family & Children's Services of Guelph & Wellington; Phone: 519-824-2410 ext 223; Fax: 519-763-9628; Email: kim.kehler@fcsgw.org
Description & Services
DescriptionProvides vulnerable youth, aged 16-21, an opportunity to obtain high school credits in a community setting. 
* target audience: youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness 
- have personal circumstances restricting them from attending high school (e.g. pregnancy, bullying, etc) 
- have experienced halted success in school, or found the regular school system did not meet their needs 
 
** Volunteer positions available.
DatesSeptember to June
Areas ServedGuelph ; Wellington County
EligibilityAges: 16 year(s) - 21 year(s)
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Established2006
FundingRegional / Municipal ; Provincial ; United Way ; Private
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsEducational programs ; Homeless youth ; Youth
Service CategoriesContinuation High Schools ; Secondary/High Schools ~ At Risk Youth