A special proclamation ceremony at the Grande Prairie Sunrise House kicked off Youth Week 2024 on May 1st.
The kick-off event featured an appearance from Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, and the unveiling of a community art project created during the City’s Youth Career Discovery Expo.
The art project was crafted by local youth, alongside an artist from the Centre for Creative Arts, and consists of sticker transparencies on large acrylic circles. Visitors to the Sunrise House can view the installation in person as it is prominently installed in the stairwell that connects the emergency shelter and transitional housing units.
A lineup of free activities for Youth Week has also been announced for youth aged 12-24 at Kickstand Connect in the lower level of the Sunrise House. Activities are scheduled throughout the weekend from May 3rd to May 7th and include a summer job resume workshop, escape room challenges, gardening, Q&A sessions, and an intro to Dungeons and Dragons/Cosplay workshop.
Additionally, daily prizes will be awarded throughout the week to build excitement among participants.
Residents interested in connecting with Kickstand Connect are encouraged to head to the Sunrise House for more information on how to participate and get involved.
