Youth Graffiti Cleanup receives provincial recognition

Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Youth Graffiti Cleanup program received the Award of Excellence for its involvement in strengthening ties between youth and community groups while addressing local social needs.

On behalf of the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Association of Alberta, President Karen Rosvold presented the award to the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre, Lloydminster Home Depot, Art Soul Life Creative Studio and FCSS Lloydminster during the Monday, November 30, 2020, Council meeting.

The program, which supports FCSS’s goal of enhancing individuals, families, and communities’ social well-being through prevention, is one of two provincial recipients in a city with a population between 20,000 and 80,000.

Heading into its sixth year, FCSS Lloydminster and its community partners look forward to 2021. Youth volunteers can sign up by calling the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre at 587-789-1600, whereas adult volunteers may contact FCSS Lloydminster at 780-875-6184 Ext. 2919 or email fcss@lloydminster.ca.

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“Our partners in the Youth Graffiti Cleanup project understand how our organization supports youth. They work hard to ensure the youth feel pride around their contribution to the community. The youth feel that their time, talent, energy, and commitment are valued through this project and sign up year after year.”

Micheline Huard, Interval Home Society, Lloydminster Community Youth Centre

“We’re thrilled to be a part of great projects that represent what a fundamental core value we have is. The Home Depot cherishes the partnerships we have within this group and the ongoing relationship with The Interval Home Society and looks forward to future projects.”

Duane Brown, Manager, The Home Depot, Store 7258-Lloydminster

"We are so humbled and honoured to have been awarded the FCSSAA Award of Excellence for our role in Lloydminster’s Youth Graffiti Cleanup Program. We always look forward to working with the kids and seeing them genuinely grow their confidence as young artists. We’re excited to continue this program in the future."

Mitch LeBlanc, Owner, Art Soul Life Creative Studio

“Youth Graffiti Cleanup helps strengthen the social fabric of the Lloydminster community. The Awards Committee is impressed with the project’s concept of actively involving youth in addressing community issues. The involvement of community partners provides enhanced community connections and positive experiences for the youth.”

Karen Rosvold, President, FCSS Association of Alberta

“Lloydminster is a unique community in that we have such great commitment from our youth volunteers, local businesses, the arts community and the non-profit sector. This program is a pleasure to work on and is something that we look forward to every year.”

Patrick Lancaster, Manager of Social Programs and Services, City of Lloydminster

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