Five things that really, really matter to Sault youth

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CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE

SAULT YOUTH ASSOCIATION

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - The Sault Youth Association and the City of Sault Ste. Marie are co-hosting a strategic planning conference to address keys issues that affect youth in the Sault Ste. Marie community.

Mobilizing Community for Youth: Community Youth Strategy [will be held] Tuesday, October 25 - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [at the] Marconi Club, 450 Albert Street West, Sault Ste. Marie.

Issues to be addressed include: youth hubs, transitional housing, substance abuse, mental health and economic well-being.

Renowned experts from across Ontario will share best practices during this two-day event.

Presenters include representatives from: Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre, Town Youth Participation Strategies, and Youth Centres Canada.

Local representatives with expertise in the five target areas will share experiences as well.

“I strongly encourage everyone to make time to attend this conference,” says Mayor Debbie Amaroso. “The strategic planning workshops aim to bring together a cross-section of organizations and people. Community decision-makers, delegates from the non-profit, public and private sectors, advocates of youth and youth themselves are encouraged to band together their expertise and insight to the benefit of a Community Youth Strategy. This youth strategy will help us move forward towards creating positive change in the community for our young people.”

This event is open to the public and pre-registration is required.

For additional information or to register visit here, [make contact by] e-mail or call 705-946-1299.

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