The Estevan Public Youth Centre (EPYC) continues to take steps in its quest to open and serve the community.
A Community Impact initiative of United Way Estevan was to form a committee of community members, with the goal of opening a vibrant centre with a diverse range of programs for youths in Estevan.
A non-profit organization has been created to move forward with this plan, creating the Estevan Public Youth Centre Inc.
The board of directors are chairperson Cathy Welta, vice-chair Jordan Culham, secretary Patrick Fisher, treasurer Sheila Guenther, and directors Susan Colbow, Shelly Veroba and Brittany Zahn.
The Board of Directors would also like to thank Jackie Wall, Travis Frank and Dwight (Fitz) Bramble for their assistance as members of the organizing committee.
Plans are underway to have EPYC programming available as early as July. Phase 1 involves hiring a youth program director and using existing facilities on a rotating/as available basis. Phase 2 moves to a temporary facility and additional programs.
Phase 3 will see a long-term or permanent facility that allows for a variety of youth programs and mentorship opportunities for the community.
The committee is reaching out to local government, businesses, organizations and individuals for financial support of this very needed program. If you want more information on how you can support EPYC, you can visit the website at: www.theepyc.ca, or contact Sheila Guenther at United Way Estevan by email at [email protected] or phone 306-421-3357.
Community volunteers will be needed to assist with programs when they open. More information regarding recruitment, signup and training will be provided at a later date.
A future edition of the Mercury will have more on this story.
