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The Issue:
Home Safety is often the last thing on many people’s minds when moving into a home after living on the street or coming from another country and trying to adjust. Many of these families and individuals do not have the money to ensure their home is safe.
The Project:
- Youth volunteers will be trained in basic home safety and will then give presentations to participants (only as referred by selected partners/social service agencies)
- Youth will put together and distribute safety kits to participants (child safety kits will also be supplied to families who have children under the age of four)
- Possible contents of Home Safety Kits include fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, flashlight, basic first aid kit, basic tool kit, magnet with local emergency numbers, and a home safety guidebook.
Get Involved
Join the Home Safety Youth Committee!!
- Open for youth ages 12-21
- Commitment: July - Dec 2008 or Sept - Dec 2008
- Meeting times for July & August: every Monday & Wednesday, 6-7pm
- Gain teamwork skills, public speaking skills and leadership skills
- Help with a worthy cause and make a difference in the community
- Have fun!
Donate or lend your expertise!!
If you wish to contribute to our Home Safety Project by donating items for the safety kits, or by lending your expertise to educate our youth volunteers, please contact us today!
Current Partners
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Calgary Fire Department
Calgary Health Region, Injury and Prevention Control Services
Calgary Homeless Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
Immigrant Services Calgary
Momentum, Owen Hart Home Owners Program
Special thanks to:
 
Youth Action Group Resources
Contact us here
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