NLIS 1
May 5, 2005
(Human Resources, Labour and Employment)
 

The following is being distributed at the request of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation:

Froude Avenue Community Centre - Celebrating 20 Years of Community

Today Froude Avenue Community Centre joined with, staff, volunteers, community residents and invited guests to celebrate 20 years of community achievement and development. Dave Denine, Parliamentary Secretary to Joan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister Responsible for Housing, attended a community breakfast at the centre and brought greetings on behalf of Minister Burke.

Froude Avenue Community Centre first opened its doors in May 1985, and serves a population of approximately 450 families and children in a 205-unit social housing development, owned, operated and maintained by NLHC. Located at Froude Avenue in St. John�s, the centre serves all areas residents including Vimy Avenue, Vickers, Cashin and Campbell Avenue, as well as Pond View, Mundy Pond Road and St. Theresa�s Court.

"I am truly impressed by the calibre of programs offered by the Froude Avenue Community Centre," said Minister Burke. "It is evident that over the years, they�ve established a high standard of community development. On behalf of the provincial government and NLHC, we proudly join them in celebrating their 20 years of achievements and contribution to the community."

With the help of a team of committed staff and volunteers, the centre has been able to meet their mandate of addressing community needs through the provision of recreational, health, educational, social and vocational programs. Some of these programs include a 36-week Skills Link Program for youth sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada. This program enables young people to learn skills to increase their success in gaining employment. The centre also provides a breakfast program, sponsored by the Kids Eat Smart Foundation, an after-school homework program, computer facilities, resource material to children at the end of each school day; a Tenant Neighbourhood Enhancement Association, and a guardian and tot playgroup.

Theresa Dunn, Vice Chair, Froude Avenue Community Centre Board of Directors commented: "It�s been an amazing 20 years, and I�m so proud to have been part of the centre, the community and the tenant association. Bob Dawson and the community centre are, without doubt, the best thing that ever happened to Froude Avenue."

Froude Avenue Community Centre�s 20 Years of Community anniversary breakfast celebrations were held this morning at the centre. Shawn Skinner, MHA, St. John�s Centre, Len Simms, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), and members of the Froude Avenue Board of Directors were also on hand to join in the celebrations.

Media contact: Jenny Bowring, NLHC, (709) 724-3055

2005 05 05                                                 12:25 p.m.


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