What does it take to help every young person succeed? Sometimes, it means sitting beside a Grade 5 student after school and working through a difficult reading assignment. Sometimes, it means helping a teenager write their first résumé or prepare for a job interview. Sometimes, it means giving a young person a place to spend the afternoon, a meal to share, an activity to look forward to, or an adult who notices when something isn't going well. And sometimes, it simply means h

There’s something about this photo that feels like Phelps. No one is standing quite the same way. Some are front and centre, some have found a comfortable spot on the sidelines. There’s laughter, personality, a little chaos, and a group of kids who seem completely at ease being themselves. As a new school year begins, that’s what we hope every young person can find: a place where they are known, supported and encouraged to keep going. September brings fresh starts, but gettin

After returning to Stanstead and struggling with anxiety in high school, Phelps became her support system. Today, she's a college student, volunteer firefighter, and our Canada Summer Jobs student—giving back to the organization that helped her find confidence and believe in herself.