Who are Young Carers?

A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps out at home because a family member needs help in their everyday activities. The family member could be a parent, a grandparent or a sibling, and they may need help for all kinds of reasons. It could be they have an illness that makes it difficult to walk, or a brain injury that makes it tough for them to remember things. Some families need their children to help out because a parent struggles with depression, and others have a brother or sister with autism. There are all kinds of different reasons for children and youth to be young carers.

Who We Are

The Young Carers Initiative (YCI) is a non-profit agency with a mission to promote the well-being of young carers, their families and their community partners. Powerhouse Project is an inter-agency strategy developed by the YCI to establish two centres to meet the needs of young carers and their families. A holistic approach to assess the needs of the entire family will be used to support young carers in both the Niagara and Haldimand-Norfolk Region.

What We Do

The Powerhouse Project offers a variety of services and activities to empower young carers, and give them time where "kids can be kids". The social, leisure, educational and skill development opportunities offered at our Drop-In Centre and during "on the road" programs will include: Workshops to develop practical skills, Crafts, Homework help, Video Games, Computer Access, Movie Nights

Niagara - Farewell Picnic for Nicole!!

picnic-2010-port-dalhousie   Come bid Nicole a nice farewell as she’s leaving the Powerhouse Project for a short while to have a baby!!  Young carers and family members, come join us on July 11 from 4:30-6:30pm in Port Dalhousie for a picnic and games!  Subs and drinks provided by us!  Call or email to sign up! (905) 834-3629 ext 272

Haldimand-Carers Night Out Cancelled

Please note Carers Night Out in Dunnville on Tuesday May 18th from 6-8 pm has been cancelled. See you next week! :)

Haldimand-Black Creek Horse Back Riding Event

Come join the fun at our evening of horseback riding fun @ Black Creek Horse Back Riding located RR #1 on St. John’s Road in Port Dover on Friday May 28th from 6 pm to 9 pm. We will enjoy a weiner roast and campfire after our rides! Call Debbie to register @ 905-768-4488 ext. 208.

Niagara-Through the Lens on location

This month, on Friday May 28th, we will be meeting at the Short Hills in St. Catharines (off Pelham Rd, past the Scout Camp) from 4-6 pm in the parking lot. We have special guests coming from the St. Catharines Photography Club, so don’t miss it! Call Sommer for more information @ 905-834-3629 ext. 272.

Niagara-Book Club

Beginning on May 3, join us for a 6 week book club program! Read a great book and share a few laughs with all of us @ the MS Society-Niagara Peninsula of Hope (located at 479D Carleton St. in St. Catharines) each Monday from 4:30-6:30 until June 14th-book selection is “The Boy in Striped Pyjamas”. Please call for more information @ 905-834-3629 ext. 271 or 272.

Niagara-An evening of Magic!

You will be sure to have a fabulous time at the Greg Frewin Theatre! Join us for an evening of magic on May 22nd @ 5781 Ellen Ave. in Niagara Falls from 3-5 pm. Spaces are very limited, call for more information @ 905-834-3629 ext 271 or 272.

Haldimand-Black Creek Horse Back Riding Event

The Powerhouse Project team will be hosting an evening of horseback riding, followed by a weiner roast and camp fire on Friday May 28th from 6 pm to 9 pm @ Black Creek Horse Back Riding Stables (located on RR#1 on St. John’s Road in Port Dover). Please call to register @ 905-768-4488 ext 208

Niagara-Games Night and Pizza Party

Join the Powerhouse team at Brookside Village in Niagara Falls on May 7th from 4-6 pm for an evening of fun indoor and outdoor games and activities…and finish the night with pizza! Call Sommer or Nicole for more information @ 905-834-3629 ext 271 or 272.

Haldimand-Games Night

Fun games for all ages! Please join us for our Games Night on May 7th from 7 pm to 9 pm at St. Andrew’s Church located on 44 Main Street South in Hagersville…chess tournaments, XBOX, and so much more! Call Debbie for more information @ 905-768-4488 ext. 208.

Niagara-Through the Lens

Join us at the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region from 4 pm to 6 pm for Through the Lens, our photography club. Please call Sommer for more details 905-834-3629 ext 272 :)

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