All That Kids Can Be:

Xane's Story

“I have spent a lot of time here at the community centre. I was in an after-school program from ages four to six and then started back at nine. I’m 15 now and I volunteer at the centre. I want to be a psychologist for young children one day.

I’ve learned how to interact with other people and be confident. I used to be aggressive as a child and I was always fighting with my siblings and other kids. The centre has taught me to think before I have a reaction. I wasn’t the best kid when I first came here. So, it’s very fulfilling for me to go from being that kid to volunteering here. I can help the kids who are like me. 

Without the program, there would be so many more of us joining gangs and causing trouble. If I wasn’t here, we all know what would be happening right now.

We have created a family and community here. It’s an outlet and a place to be safe. We have positive role models here who care about us. This is a very special place.”

‘We have positive role models here who care about us. This is a very special place.’

All That Kids Can Be

Issue: Since the start of the pandemic 59% of parents

noted behavioural changes in their child ranging from outbursts to drastic changes in mood, behaviour or personality

Impact: 27,461

Children and youth improved their emotional and physical well-being

Issue: Children experiencing low income

are exposed to higher levels of familial violence, disruption, and separation compared with middle income children.

Impact: 27,461

Children and youth improved their emotional and physical well-being