The successful recipient of $18,300 at the August 2024 100 Women Who Care Norfolk meeting was the Young Caregivers Association – presented by Alicia Blake (Member). The other two charities selected to present were: North Shore Highlanders, presented by Amber McKnight and Indwell, presented by Barb Gulabsingh.
The Young Caregivers operate programs at Hazel’s Place, Elgin Public School and various Norfolk parks during the summer months. Young Caregivers support Children and youth ranging in age from 5 to 25. These children/youth are caregivers to a family member who is suffering from a chronic illness, a physical disability or mental health concerns. These young people help their family member with personal care, administering medication, assisting with mobility issues and beyond. The Young Caregivers offers social & recreational programs, clinical services including group and individual counselling, summer camps, training in life skills, peer to peer support…..to name only a few. These programs enable the young caregiver the opportunity to enjoy some time away from their responsibilities.
This donation will enable the Young Caregivers Association to expand their programs and offer them to a larger geographical area within Norfolk County and it will also provide for transportation to the offered programs if the family does not own a care, cannot afford the gas to travel to the programs or just aren’t able to travel easily.