Visit to Youth QUEST Central
Her Excellency visited the Youth QUEST Central, a multi-resource centre for youth aged 16-24 who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The resource centre is operated by Moncton Youth Residences, a charitable organization that has been serving the community for over 20 years.
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0339-010
The Governor General was there to discuss with disenfranchised youth from Moncton who use the centre and have benefited from the services offered.
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0339-008
Located at 199, St.George Street, in Moncton, the services provided by the Youth QUEST Central includes, academic upgrading, vocational and job-readiness training, information sessions, counselling, directional planning, and artistic and recreational programming.
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0339-005
Her Excellency listened to many testimonies and encouraged the young women and young men present to pursue their passions.
Fri, 08/14/2009 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2009-0339-002