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Let's Talk About Homelessness: Youth Panel

Live Online Event
2022-03-29 16:30:00 2022-03-29 17:30:00 America/New_York Let's Talk About Homelessness: Youth Panel Recommended for ages 13 to 24. Join KFPL and the United Way for a panel discussion on youth homelessness and reducing stigma. In the Community -

Tuesday, March 29
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-03-29 16:30:00 2022-03-29 17:30:00 America/New_York Let's Talk About Homelessness: Youth Panel Recommended for ages 13 to 24. Join KFPL and the United Way for a panel discussion on youth homelessness and reducing stigma. In the Community -

Recommended for ages 13 to 24. Join KFPL and the United Way for a panel discussion on youth homelessness and reducing stigma.

Panelists will share their lived experiences and discuss resources that youth experiencing homelessness can access.

This presentation requires free registration. A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants. Registration will close 30 minutes before the event. 

RESOURCES:

Kingston Youth Shelter - https://kingstonyouthshelter.com

One Roof - https://kingstonhomebase.ca/one-roof

Youth Diversion - www.youthdiversion.org

Panelists:

Krystal O’Farrell – Case Manager, One Roof Youth Hub
One Roof is a community-based youth hub where youth-serving agencies provide wraparound services for vulnerable and homeless youth.

Victoria Adams – Youth Outreach Worker, Youth Diversion Program
Youth Diversion helps youth overcome challenges by providing prevention, intervention and educational services that divert youth from risk and support their ability to thrive.

Catherine Oxford – Manager of Youth Services, Kingston Youth Shelter
Kingston Youth Shelter provides a supportive and stable environment for youth, as well as the tools and life skills to help youth emerge from their immediate or on-going housing crisis. Programs include emergency shelter, transitional housing and family mediation.

River Hill – Lived Experience Consultant, United Way Youth Homelessness Steering Committee
River is a young person who shares their lived experience with youth homelessness, mental health, and perspective as a queer and Indigenous person to advocate for system change to benefit marginalized communities. They believe in a peer-to-peer based approach, and working the perspectives and experiences of people with lived experience in the decision-making that affects them at a systemic level. They believe in a world where youth are uplifted and empowered to become change makers in their community and beyond.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | New Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Interests & Lifelong Learning |

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Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun in the City Hall Amphitheatre in downtown Kingston—helping kids keep their summer reading skills strong!
Stories in the Park - Markers Acres Park
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Stories at the Point
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point and help keep summer reading skills strong! This program is presented in partnership with EarlyON.
Older Adults Day - with Kingston Community Health Centres
Mon, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join KFPL and KCHC every Monday at the Rideau Heights Community Centre for a day of activities for older adults.
Stories in the Park - Dunham Park
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Stories in the Park - Lake Ontario Park
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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KCHC: Growing Together Walk & Talk
Wed, Jun 17, 9:30am - 11:30am
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Café Franglish - with ACFOMI
Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Pratique ton anglais et ton français dans un environnement convivial! Practice your English and French in a friendly environment.
Stories in the Square
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For children of all ages. Drop in and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun in the City Hall Amphitheatre in downtown Kingston—helping kids keep their summer reading skills strong!
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Stories at the Point
Fri, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point and help keep summer reading skills strong! This program is presented in partnership with EarlyON.
Lakes and Trails Festival - McMullen Park Beach, Verona
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 3:00pm
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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Sun, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Honouring the cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples through ceremony, performances, workshops and storytelling.
Older Adults Day - with Kingston Community Health Centres
Mon, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join KFPL and KCHC every Monday at the Rideau Heights Community Centre for a day of activities for older adults.
Stories in the Park - Dunham Park
Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun—while helping children keep their reading and literacy skills strong over the summer.
Stories in the Park - Lake Ontario Park
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and enjoy this special evening of stories, songs, and summer reading fun.
Stories in the Park - Greenwood Park
Wed, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in! Join us for stories, songs & plenty of outdoor fun at Greenwood Park.
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Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Stories in the Square
Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun in the City Hall Amphitheatre in downtown Kingston—helping kids keep their summer reading skills strong!
Stories at the Point
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point and help keep summer reading skills strong! This program is presented in partnership with EarlyON.
Stories in the Park - Markers Acres Park
Fri, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun—while helping children keep their reading and literacy skills strong over the summer.
Older Adults Day - with Kingston Community Health Centres
Mon, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Homestead Room
Join KFPL and KCHC every Monday at the Rideau Heights Community Centre for a day of activities for older adults.
Stories in the Park - Dunham Park
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun—while helping children keep their reading and literacy skills strong over the summer.
Stories in the Park - Lake Ontario Park
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and enjoy this special evening of stories, songs, and summer reading fun.
Stories in the Square
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun in the City Hall Amphitheatre in downtown Kingston—helping kids keep their summer reading skills strong!
Stories in the Park - Markers Acres Park
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun—while helping children keep their reading and literacy skills strong over the summer.
Stories at the Point
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point and help keep summer reading skills strong! This program is presented in partnership with EarlyON.
Older Adults Day - with Kingston Community Health Centres
Mon, Jul 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Homestead Room
Join KFPL and KCHC every Monday at the Rideau Heights Community Centre for a day of activities for older adults.
Stories in the Park - Dunham Park
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun—while helping children keep their reading and literacy skills strong over the summer.
Stories in the Park - Lake Ontario Park
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and enjoy this special evening of stories, songs, and summer reading fun.
Stories in the Park - Greenwood Park
Wed, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Drop in! Join us for stories, songs & plenty of outdoor fun at Greenwood Park.
Stories in the Square
Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages—join us in downtown Kingston for stories, songs, & summer reading fun! Please note: on July 9 only, the program will move from the amphitheatre to Sydenham St.
Stories at the Point
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Join us for outdoor Storytime fun at Sydenham Point and help keep summer reading skills strong! This program is presented in partnership with EarlyON.
Stories in the Park - Markers Acres Park
Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
For children of all ages. Bring a blanket and sunscreen and join us for stories, songs, and plenty of fun—while helping children keep their reading and literacy skills strong over the summer.
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