Special Projects
EPIC frequently runs special projects, often partnering with other community organizations.
Here are the latest:
Youth Wellness Workshops :: 2019
We are pleased to announce that the Fyfe Foundation of Ontario has chosen EPIC to receive a one-time grant in response to our proposal to conduct Youth Wellness Workshops in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. It is great validation indeed to be one of the first charities outside Ontario to have received funding from this family foundation.
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Building on the experience of our Youth Employability Workshops, this program seeks to improve the social, emotional and academic outlook of marginalized youth ages 10-18, The funding will cover at least 520 hours of social-emotional wellness workshops to 100 different youth in six communities, including Sydney, Whitney Pier, Northside, New Waterford, Glace Bay and Eskasoni.
These workshops, taught by qualified staff recruited by EPIC management, will encourage the active engagement of the youth in topics such as Anger Management, Art Therapy, Writing, Cultural Crafts, Body Awareness, Mindfulness, and Healthy Relationships.
Youth Employability Workshops :: 2018
EPIC has received funding from Nova Scotia Communities, Culture and Heritage for the Youth Employability Workshops Project proposed by United Way Cape Breton Youth Committee.
The goal of this funding is to reduce poverty by providing 600 hours of professionally-delivered workshops to marginalized youth ages 13 - 18. EPIC oversees this program in partnership with the Eskasoni School Board, YMCA and United Way Cape Breton.
Up to twenty Workshop Facilitators will be recruited on a contract basis to deliver workshops in communities around the Cape Breton Regional Municipality on abroad range of topics. Some examples are Job Search, Resume Writing, and Interview Skills. As well, topics will include those which foster the development of social skills fundamental to the ability to be successful in the workplace. Some examples are: Budgeting, Networking, Career Choices, Mindfulness, Healthy Relationships and Emotional Wellness.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Barry Waldman
902-794-7225
epic@ns,sympatico.ca
