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Safer Communities
Lighthouses
Introduction
Locations
Funding Criteria
Financial Contributions
Project Ideas
Introduction
Lighthouses is a youth crime-prevention program run by Manitoba Justice. It is an initiative of Neighbourhoods Alive!
Programs are effective because of the three “S’s”:
- Structured programming
- Youth are supervised.
- Skilled staff
Prevention research supports that it is important to provide youth with positive and supervised activities when school is out and on weekends. Lighthouses were designed to help communities ensure that there was youth programming occurring after school and on weekends. Examples of the programs include recreation, computers, art, music, etc.
Lighthouses focus on youth in high-need neighbourhoods. Staff consults with police, probation officers and others to decide on the best locations for Lighthouses sites.
Lighthouses uses community facilities like schools and recreation centres after hours for activities identified and organized by local youth and community members.
The Lighthouses program:
- supports community activities
- improves partnerships between youth, police, justice, community
- helps communities work with youth on programs designed by youth for youth
- supplements activities with education and skill-building
- supports and encourages inter-agency co-operation in program delivery
- uses community facilities like schools and recreation centers after hours
- helps communities find funds for programs
Lighthouses can have tremendous benefits for participants. Statistics Canada observes that children who participate in organized activities outside of school tend to have higher self-esteem, interact better with friends and perform better in school. The more young people participate, the more they benefit and the more society benefits.
Lighthouses offer positive environments and operate in many communities throughout Manitoba. Activities normally take place at least once a week.
Funding Criteria
While Lighthouses activities may differ, projects must meet specific criteria. Proposals that partner with agencies and interest groups are preferred.
When considering Lighthouses proposals, Justice staff examine:
- urban versus rural settings
- local crime statistics
- available community resources
- community support
Financial Contributions
Provincial funding strengthens a community’s ability to create and manage its own unique Lighthouses programs. It is an important part of Manitoba's strategy for safer communities.
A provincial contribution of $12,000 annually may cover as much as half of the cost of running a program. The remainder, which can include in-kind contributions, must come from the program host and partners.
Project Ideas
Lighthouses programs rely on community steering committees to discover needs and make decisions about programming. The committees include youth representatives and community residents.
Contact:
Lighthouses, Crime Prevention Unit
Manitoba Justice
1505- 405 Broadway Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3L6
E-mail: laurie.monk@gov.mb.ca or lighthouses@gov.mb.ca
Phone: 204-945-0973
Fax: 204-948-2113
Lighthouses in Winnipeg
Broadway Neighbourhood Centre Lighthouse
185 Young Street
204-772-9253
Burrows Lighthouse Program
1100 College Avenue
204-582-2540
Dalhousie After School Club
262 Dalhousie Drive
204-269-4101
East St. James Lighthouse - Parish of St. James Church
195 Collegiate Street
204-885-1068
Elwick Boyz and Girlz Club
1417 Fife Street
632-5992
General Byng School Lighthouse
North Fort Garry Youth Action Team
1250 Beaumont Street
204-452-3040 (school principal)
George McDowell School Lighthouse
366 Paddington Road
204-253-1492 (school principal)
Gilbert Park Lighthouse
Nor’ West Co-op Community Health
204-940-8581
Our Place Lighthouse – Hampstead School
920 Hampstead Avenue
204-669-9412 ext. 2263
Hedges Middle School "The Hut" Lighthouse
369 Fairlane Avenue
204-837-5843 (school principal)
Joseph “Beeper” Spence Lighthouse - Indian and Métis Friendship Centre
45 Robinson Street
204-586-8441
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization of Manitoba (IRCOM) Lighthouse
95 Ellen Street
204-943-8765
J.W. Gunn Middle School Lighthouse
351 Harold Avenue West
204-958-6500
Ka Ni Kanichihk Inc. “Circle of Courage” Lighthouse
587 Pacific Avenue
204-480-2627
Keenleyside Lighthouse - Elmwood Community Resource Centre
22-394 Keenleyside Street.
204-661-6718
King Edward School "Kids Time" Lighthouse
825 Selkirk Avenue
204-586-8381
Kildonan Youth Activity Centre Lighthouse (K.Y.A.C.)
Seven Oaks Middle School
800 Salter Street
204-223-2639 (school principal)
La Barriere Crossings School Lighthouse
245 Rue Le Marie
204-275-5048 (school principal)
Lord Roberts School "Stay in the Light" Lighthouse
665 Beresford Avenue
204-453-6639 (school principal)
Macdonald Youth Services
"Positive Alternatives for Youth (PAY)”
175 Mayfair Avenue
204-949-4834
Ma Mawi Wi Lighthouse - Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre
94 McGregor Street
204-925-0359
Maples Youth Activity Centre Lighthouse (M.Y.A.C.)
70 Doubleday Drive, 1520 Jefferson Avenue, 20 Allan Blye Drive
James Nisbet Community School, Arthur E. Wright Community School and Ecole Leila North Community School
204-632-0258
Ndinawe Lighthouse
Youth Resource Centre
472 Selkirk Avenue
204-589-5545
N.E.E.D.S.
Newcomers Employment and Education Development Services – War Affected Children and Youth Lighthouse
251-A Notre Dame Avenue
204-940-1261
Norquay After School Club
132 Lusted Avenue
204-943-9541
Nor' West on Alexander (NOA) Lighthouse
1880 Alexander Avenue
C/o Nor' West Co-op Community Health Centre
204-940-2662
Polson "After School" Lighthouse
491 Munroe Avenue
204-982-4945
River Elm School Lighthouse – Elmwood Community Resource Centre
500 Riverton Avenue
204-982-1720
St. John's Youth in Action Lighthouse
Ralph Brown Community Centre
460 Andrews Street
204-586-3149
Rossbrook House "Weekend Alternatives" Lighthouse
658 Ross Avenue
204-949-4090
St. George School "Rainbow" Lighthouse
151 St. George Street
204-253-2646 (school principal)
Spence Neighbourhood Association Lighthouse
430 Langside Street
204-986-5467
Teen Stop Jeunesse "Art Club" Lighthouse
533A St. Anne’s Road
204-254-1618
Valley Gardens Lighthouse - Valley Gardens Junior High School
220 Antrim Road, Winnipeg
204-669-9412. ext. 2263 (school principal)
“Valour Rocks” - Valour Community Centre Lighthouse
715 Telfer Street North
204-775-3869
Victory School Lighthouse
395 Jefferson Avenue
204-586-9716 (school principal)
Wellington School Lighthouse
690 Beverley Street
204-772-9315
Westdale School Lighthouse
6730 Betsworth Avenue
204-895-8205
Berens River
Berens River “Sport for Youth” Lighthouse
Berens River Community Council
204-382-2417
Black River
Black River Youth Centre
Black River First Nation
204-367-1831
Brandon
No Limit Lighthouse
Brandon Youth for Christ
C/o 410 - 9th Street
204-727-1251
City of Brandon "Youth to Youth" Lighthouse
City of Brandon, Brandon Friendship Centre and Youth for Christ
C/o 410 - 9th Street
204-729-2324
Brochet
Booboo Prevention Lighthouse
Brochet Community Council
Brochet, MB
204-323-2114
Brokenhead
Brokenhead North Star Youth Project
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Scanterbury, MB
204-766-2213
Camperville
Camperville Youth Centre
P.O. Box 87
Camperville, MB
204-524-2882
Cormorant
Cormorant Lake Lighthouse
Cormorant Lake School
Box 11, Cormorant, MB
204-357-2225
Cross Lake
Cross Lake Lighthouses Program
Cross Lake Community Council
Cross Lake, MB
204-676-2465
Dauphin
Dauphin Friendship Centre Lighthouse
Dauphin Youth Centre
115 Main Street, Dauphin, MB
204-638-5707
Eriksdale
Lakeshore Sport Alliance Mentorship Program
Eriksdale, MB
204-739-2101
Flin Flon
Flin Flon Indian Métis Friendship Association Lighthouse
Community Youth Resource Centre
20 Second Avenue, Flin Flon, MB
204-687-7287
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids School Lighthouse
Grand Rapids, MB
204-639-2591
Island Lake
Garden Hill Lighthouse
Garden Hill First Nation
Garden Hill, MB
204-456-2886
St. Theresa Point Student Lighthouse
St. Theresa Point First Nation
St. Theresa Point, MB
204-462-2420
Wasagamack Lighthouse
Wasagamack First Nation
Wasagamack, MB.
204-457-2337
Lac du Bonnet
Lac du Bonnet Youth Recreation Centre
Box 1649, 55 Arthur Avenue
Lac du Bonnet, MB
204-345-8768
Moose Lake
Moose Lake Lighthouse
302 Martin Road
204-678-2161
Norway House
Norway House Lighthouse
Norway House Community Council
204-359-8185
Oak Lake
SOS Lighthouse Program
204-855-2242
Opaskwayak
Opaskwayak Cree Nation Lighthouse
P.O. Box 1000
Otineka Mall
The Pas, MB
204-627-7112
Peguis
Peguis First Nation Lighthouse
Peguis First Nation, MB
204-645-3708
Portage la Prairie
Portage Youth for Christ “Sports Jam” Lighthouse
60 Tupper Street N
204-239-6763
Portage Friendship Centre Lighthouse
20-3rd Street N
204-856-2474
Pukatawagan
Pukatawagan Lighthouse
Mathias Columb Cree Nation Youth Drop-In Centre
Box 145, Pukatawagan, MB
204-553-2789
Riverton
Riverton Community Youth Project
P.O. Box 359, Riverton, MB
204-378-2800
Sandy Bay
Sandy Bay Youth Corps
Sandy Bay First Nation
Sandy Bay, MB
204-856-5370
Selkirk
Weekend Talent Development
Ecole Selkirk J. High
516 Stanley Ave
Selkirk, MB
204-785-8514 (school vice-principal)
Sioux Valley
Sioux Valley Youth Corps
Sioux Valley First Nation
Sioux Valley, MB
204-856-5370
Swan River
Swan River Youth Drop-In Centre
Swan River, MB
204-734-9970
The Pas
The Pas Youth Mentor Program
22 Tremauden Avenue
The Pas, MB
204-632-5320
Thompson
Thompson "Late Night" Lighthouse
Boys and Girls Club of Thompson
225 Cree Road, Thompson, MB
204-778-7575
Mocikitatan Program
Wapanohk School
453 Princeton Road
204-667-6106
Wabowden Youth 4 Youth Lighthouse
Wabowden, MB.
204-689-2362
Waywayseecappo
Waywayseecappo Healing and Wellness Committee
Box 100
Waywayseecappo First Nations, MB
204-803-5318
