Youth Connection Association for Academic Excellence
Site: Windsor - Langlois Ave
Service: Youth Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0483 | Last Modified: 15 Jul 2019 | Last Full Update: 15 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-254-8145 |
| After Hours Phone | 519-792-7857 |
| kgbyouth@mnsi.net | |
| Website | www.youthconnectionassociation.com |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Kenny Gbadebo, Executive Director; Email: kgbyouth@mnsi.net |
| Alternate Contact | Rebecca Gbadebo, Program Coordinator, Youth Connection Association for Academic Excellence; Phone: (Business) 519-564-5132; Email: rebeccagb@hotmail.com |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Youth centre; * Life skills training * career planning sessions * mentoring services * leadership training * advocacy for youth in conflict with the law (focus on stress, anger management, bullying, sexism, racism, suicide, self-esteem, eating disorders, sexuality and safe sex, drugs and alcohol prevention) * community referrals for employment counselling * cultural diversity presentations * individual, family and group counselling * after school children tutoring program from Senior Kindergarten to grade 8 * Annual Spelling Bee * Drama (through our subsidiary organization) River Front Theatre Group) |
| Hours | Hours vary, call to schedule an appointment |
| Areas Served | Essex County ; Windsor |
| Eligibility | Ages: 6 year(s) - 15 year(s) Children and youth |
| Application | * Appointment required (call for details) * Application Process Required for some Services |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - upon request |
| Fees | Program - Fees based on income |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Non-profit Charitable organization in Windsor and Essex County serving the youth. |
| Established | 1994 |
| Primary Executive | Kenny Gbadebo, Executive Director and Education Consultant; Email: kgbyouth@mnsi.net |
| Funding | City / Town - City of Windsor ; Federal ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Located in the Redeemed Christian Church - Hours vary, appointment required (Not a church program, rent facility room only) |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | Youth Connection Association for Academic Excellence Inc 1493 Langlois Ave E Windsor, ON N9A 2G9 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Langlois Ave and Ottawa St |
| Mailing Address | c/o c/o Kenny Gbadebo 1093 St Paul Ave Windsor, On N8S 4V3 |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1A ; Transway 1C ; Transway 1C Express ; Ottawa 4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Agency brochures |