Why These Programs?
All Spence Neighbourhood Programs are based and developed focusing on the goals identified by the Spence neighbourhood community in our 5-Year Plan.
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Scheduled Programming
Community Sports Program
The SNA Sports Program provides youth in Spence neighbourhood with access to barrier-free, organized sports, including online workouts.
Thursdays: 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Beading Drop In – Every Thursday
Come join Renée Yetman our Cultural Support Worker to do some beading!
Scheduled Programming
Newcomer Youth/Youth Drop In Program
If you are a youth aged 12 – 18 years, this drop in is for you! All youth are welcome and there are supports for newcomer youth and their families!
School Year Program - Monday to Friday, 3:30 to 5:30 pm
Building Belonging
Are you or someone you know between 6-12 years old? Live in the Spence area? Want to have fun, meet friends and get to know your community? Join Building Belonging!
Scheduled Programming
Community Green Spaces and Gardening
The Spence neighbourhood has plenty of green spaces, gardens and a community greenhouse!
Scheduled Programming
Youth Employment Opportunities
Our Youth Employment programs are based on the belief that the better prepared for employment you are, the more successful you will be!
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Youth Crew Program – Youth Employment Opportunities
Our Youth Crew program offers occasional odd jobs/training opportunities for local Youth, ages 11-16.
Please contact Aaron for scheduling!
First Jobs 4 Youth – Resume Development
The Youth Employment Hub is pleased to offer Resume Development for Youth ages 16-29.
Scheduled Programming
Community Connecting
Members of the Spence Neighbourhood Community Connecting Committee envision a community where people know each other, and where they can participate in work, recreation, and cultural activities without fear of exposure to negative consequences.
No Scheduled Programs
Housing Department
Housing at SNA uses the housing first model and approaches the housing challenges with a holistic lens.
Open nightly 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
West End 24 Hour Safe Space
Need a place to get away? We welcome youth ages 13-26 to rest, relax, access food, resources, and basic needs, in a supportive, kind, and warm environment.
Online Programming
Stay In The Game: Keep Job Searching!
It is important to keep up the search! How do you do that?
No Scheduled Programs
Community Safety Charter
Read and sign our Spence Neighbourhood Community Safety Charter.
Scheduled Programming March 1 - December 1
Co-op Community Greenhouse
There is an exciting new all-season greenhouse being built at 689 Maryland! Construction has already begun.
No Scheduled Programming
Environment and Open Spaces History
Spence Neighbourhood residents have spent countless hours unearthing some of the unwritten history of this area. Come take a look!
Scheduled Programming
First Jobs 4 Youth Program – Youth Employment Opportunities
First Jobs 4 Youth (FJ4Y) offers part-time employment/training opportunities for local youth every summer within SNA’s programming.
Scheduled Programming
Environment and Open Spaces
We envision that the residents of the Spence Neighbourhood will look upon their environment with pride.
Scheduled Programming
Cultural Support Worker
Offering various cultural activities, traditional practices, taking participants to attend sweat ceremonies, beading, ribbon skirt making, drum songs, smudging, medicine picking, tobacco offerings, and prayers.
Scheduled Programming
Young Parent Employment Program (YPEP)
The Young Parents Employment Program or YPEP is for any young parents between the ages of 13 and 29 who are looking for work and have pre-school children.