West Kootenay Take a Hike
Organization: Take A Hike, Youth at Risk Foundation
Program Name: Social Grants Program
Committed Amount: $30,000
Location: City of Castlegar, City of Nelson, City of Rossland, City of Trail, RDCK Area A, RDCK Area B, RDCK Area C, RDCK Area D, RDCK Area E, RDCK Area F, RDCK Area G, RDCK Area H, RDCK Area I, RDCK Area J, RDCK Area K, RDKB Area A, RDKB Area B, Village of Fruitvale, Village of Montrose, Village of Nakusp, Village of New Denver, Village of Salmo, Village of Warfield
Year: 2017/2018
The Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation will continue to deliver adventure-based alternative education opportunities that integrate clinical therapy and counselling support. The goal of this program is to increase the rate of graduation for youth at risk of leaving the mainstream school system before completing their high school diploma.