Our mission: To bring hope and
a future through Christ to youth and their families in the inner
city.
Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA) is a faith-based, non-profit organization located in the North End of Winnipeg, one of the city's most needy neighbourhoods. ICYA has been reaching out, supporting and empowering youth and their families in the inner city through services and programs since 1986.
ICYA provides a safe and nurturing environment for children many of whom experience poverty, abuse and neglect. ICYA offers quality programs through which relationships grow. By providing hope, inspiration and mentorship these supportive relationships play a vital role in the lives of hundreds of children who are at risk. These programs allow the children to grow and develop into confident and caring individuals who are better equipped to deal with the challenges in their lives.
Alive at 25, Calling to Connect Banquet, an evening of celebration
At the "Alive at 25, Calling to Connect Banquet" On October 14, we marked a 25-year milestone of bringing hope to the kids in the North End of Winnipeg. More than 370 people looked at the life which ICYA has brought to the community, while celebrating the God who offers life to all. |
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What is community ministry?
Inner-City Youth Alive has three staff in community ministry: Harvey Rempel, Andrew Reimer and Jordan Penner. We devote ourselves to a ministry of presence and intentional friendship, providing relationship-based support and spiritual care to youth, adults and families in the neighbourhood.
Out of the ashes comes the Building of Hope
After one-third of its building was destroyed by arson, Inner City Youth Alive has turned the devastation into a Building of Hope. The arson, which occurred in April 30, 2008, affected ICYA's capacity to help youth and run programs in the North End of Winnipeg.
Youth centre rises from fire: Drop-in spot in North End set to debut new $1-M look
A fire three years ago ripped out the heart of a North End youth drop-in centre, but the blaze became a springboard for a $1-million renovation project.
Youth organization welcomes fresh start: North End youth group celebrates $1 million construction completion
A North End-based organization for you this about to literally rise from the ashes of its former location. Inner City Youth Alive expects to cut the ribbon on a new activity centre at 418 Aberdeen Ave. next week. The new building will be located at the same spot where the organization's former home stood until it was destroyed by arson more than two years ago.
Providence to Honour Four People for Significant Christian Contributions
At its graduation ceremonies on April 16 and 17 Providence College and Seminary will honor two graduates with an Alumnus of the Year Award. The recipients of these awards, one for the college and one for the seminary, are selected by the Providence Alumni Committee.
Dueck brothers share Briercrest award
Joe and Kent Dueck share more than a passion for kids, they now share Briercrest College and Seminary's Alumnus of the Year award. On April 20 the award will be presented to the brothers, who each operate inner-city youth ministries. Both have invested their lives to bring hope and help to young people who are often in desperate situations.
Help beacon shine: Organization brings hope to inner-city youth
Next time you drive through the intersection of Salter Street and Aberdeen Avenue, check out the building on the southwest corner. It may not show from the outside, but to young people seeking a better life, that building is a beacon of hope and opportunity, a respite from the negativity of the streets and often, from a dysfunctional, even dangerous home life as well. |
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Changing our minds: A first step toward healing in our relationships with Aboriginals
Like many of you, I grew up not knowing many Aboriginal people. I would not have thought of myself as racist. However, I was influenced by the stereotypes and superior attitudes most Canadians consciously or unconsciously hold towards our Aboriginal neighbours.
Two-dollar house a priceless investment for Inner City Youth Alive
A non-profit ministry based in Winnipeg's North End has purchased a house from the City of Winnipeg for two dollars with the intent to renovate it and sell it to a low-income family in the community.
Stereotyped: Rejecting Stereotypes and Cliches
Mr. Burns in 'The Simpsons' typifies the way many people see the wealthy. They are viewed as a dirty bunch -- those corporate stiffs that sit stoically in their padded seats. They are seen as expansionists without regard for human kind -- just me and mine is all they know. Stereotypes play a very destructive role in the world. Harold Evans says that attempting to get at truth means rejecting stereotypes and cliches.
ICYA celebrates rebuilding with community!
Two years ago, we wouldn't have imagined that ICYA would be doing a capital campaign to rebuild a section of our building because of arson. We are thankful and blessed that no one was hurt and only one-third of our building was damaged.
The "Calling to Connect" banquet was another great success, raising a record $141,260
Three hundred and sixty five supporters connect deeply with the issues that youth in Winnipeg's North End are facing. The theme was on Choices - we all make them, but most of us don't feel the weight of our decisions as heavily as youth living in poverty. We showed through pictures, words, art and dance that saying 'no' to street life is easier said than done.
Good choices along a tough road, North End role model credits Inner City Youth Alive
Mathew Starr became an adult the Christmas he was 10 years old. His mother disappeared on New Year's Eve for what turned out to be a three-day drinking binge, leaving Starr with his three younger siblings.
Troubled youth reap benefits from prison Bible studies
At Manitoba Youth Centre, a young offenders prison in Winnipeg, certain inmates are able to attend the chapel. High profile gang members, however, are not allowed. Up until seven months ago, these youth's needs for spiritual care were not met. Then Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA) stepped in.
Promote positive choices, Help Inner City Youth Alive
If you think the city's scary now, imagine what it'd be like without the good work being accomplished by places like Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA), whose recent fundraising banquet will help them offer even more positive options to kids who need all the support we can give them.
Tow truck driver 'destroyed' after five-year-old's death
Kent Dueck of Inner City Youth Alive is asking for traffic changes and better monitoring of children's movements. While a family grieves the loss of a little boy, a friend of the tow truck driver who ran over the child says the collision has left the driver devastated.
Inner City Youth Alive group finds lost dog at Gem Lake
Losing a pet is one of the most disheartening things for any animal owner, but when your dog runs off into the remote Manitoba forest, hours away from home, all you can do is hold out hope that somehow you'll be reunited with your pet. Sometimes, that hope pays off.
48 Hours, Inner Rantings by Kent Dueck
I will let you in on some disjointed experiences, conversations, and themes that took place in 48 hours. You need to see the extremes and muddle through it with us. |
