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HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development is a registered charitable organization who’s mission is youth engagement for positive community change. We work with youth to develop their skills and confidence as community leaders. We also train and coach adults to meaningfully engage youth.

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THE GIFT OF COMMUNITY

The holiday season is a time to appreciate those around you who have had
an impact on your life. It is also a time to carefully choose ways to give to
family, friends and community. This year, we are asking you to consider
making a donation to HeartWood a gift for someone in your life.

HeartWood Centre for Community Youth Development is a non-profit
organization serving Nova Scotia youth and the organizations that serve
them. Your holiday donation will help us reach more youth and
organizations through expanded public programs, participant scholarships
and subsidies for organizations that need new and innovative training but
do not have the means to pay for these services. As such, a donation in
someone's name also becomes a donation to the community.

As you decide on your holiday giving, we hope that you consider this
opportunity to make a difference. When you make a donation of $10 or
more as a gift for someone, HeartWood will send a card directly to the
recipient. (Please allow enough time for HeartWood and Canada Post to
deliver the card). A Charitable Tax Receipt will also be sent to you.

To make a Gift of Community, you can send a cheque directly to HeartWood
Centre for Community Youth Development with your recipient’s name and
address. Alternatively, you can click on the Donate Now button (twice) and follow the prompts to ensure HeartWood has both your mailing address and
the recipient’s name and mailing address.

We thank you for your consideration of this opportunity
and we wish you Happy Holidays!

The HeartWood Team

12.12.11

ALL IN! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

Effective tools for positive youth group development.

When: March 2 and 3, 2012
Time: 8:30-4:30
Where: Halifax Location TBA
Cost: $60.00 (Lunch and snacks provided)
Students $35.00
Registration Deadline: February 17, 2011
Registration fee is non-refundable after February 27, 2012

Have you ever wondered how to maximize positive outcomes for youth in groups? Games, initiatives, and activities are excellent ways to actively engage youth in positive group experiences. This workshop will build a deeper understanding of effectively moving groups through the stages of group development by facilitating fun, active and appropriate games and initiatives. This workshop will explore group development theory and provide concrete activities that are exciting, active and challenging for young people.

FOR MORE INFO: Please contact HeartWood at (902) 444-5885 or email adrianna@heartwood.ns.ca
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HEARTWOOD MEDIA TEAM

If you love new technology and want to learn how to film and edit videos and have your work shown at film festivals and used by professional companies, this is for you! We're also looking for organizations or companies that are looking for youth-led video products, contact us to talk about what we can do for you!

FOR MORE INFO: Please e-mail Ryan at ryan@heartwood.ns.ca or call at 444-5885.
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MARCH BREAK LEADERSHIP CAMP
(These details are subject to change)

Date: March 13-16, 2012
For Who: Youth (ages 14-18)
Location: The MARC in Bridgewater

This 4-day leadership program is a wild and creative journey where youth will meet others from across the province to explore self-leadership, group leadership, leadership in the community and leadership in the outdoors. This program will give youth a first hand opportunity to get involved and build their skills to take action back home and in their community.

March Break Camp Poster (.pdf)

March Break Camp Registration Form (.pdf)

March Break Camp Registration Form (.doc)

FOR MORE INFO: Please e-mail Ryan at ryan@heartwood.ns.ca or call 444-5885.
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01.02.11

NS Health & Wellness Youth Corps

This year, HeartWood will be working with the Department of Health and Wellness on the Nova Scotia Health Promotion Youth Corps. This youth engagement initiative partners youth with community organizations to work on health-related projects. HeartWood will provide support to the youth and the community partners, assist with professional development and evaluation, and administer payroll for the youth.

FOR MORE INFO: Please e-mail Adrianna at adrianna@heartwood.ns.ca or call at 444-5885.

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