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LEARNING FOCUS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-339\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=282\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-340\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=283\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">RELATIONSHIP READINESS WORKSHOPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-341\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=284\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">SPORTS &amp; PHYSICAL WELLNESS ACTIVITIES<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-342\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calgarysinglemotherssociety.ca\/?page_id=293\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">NEWCOMER, SETTLEMENT AND IMMIGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15af721 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"15af721\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"594c8ed\" class=\"e-heading-base\">YOUTH SKILLS &amp; LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5f168ad\">At the Calgary Single Mothers Society (CSMS), we believe youth are the leaders oftoday and the changemakers of tomorrow. Our Youth Skills and Leadership Programsare designed to support youth\u2014especially those from single-parent, newcomer, andmarginalized families\u2014in building resilience, confidence, leadership, empathy,advocacy skills, and a strong sense of community responsibility.<br><br>Our youth programs primarily run during the summer months, with additional activitiesand opportunities offered throughout the year.<br><br>These programs create safe and engaging spaces where youth connect with oneanother, develop leadership skills, and give back to their communities. Youth areencouraged to take an active role in planning and leading activities, making the programyouth-led and youth-informed, with guidance and supervision from a Youth Coordinator.<br><br>To strengthen impact and expand access to resources, CSMS works in collaborationwith other community organizations, agencies, and partners. These partnerships allowus to provide youth with broader learning opportunities, shared resources, mentorship,and pathways to community involvement and leadership beyond our programs.<br><br>Through workshops and hands-on experiences, youth build skills in areas such as:<br><br>\u25cf Leadership and teamwork<br><br>\u25cf Advocacy and civic engagement<br><br>\u25cf Self-esteem, confidence, and communication<br><br>\u25cf Managing stress, self-care, and emotional well-being<br><br>\u25cf Understanding power, privilege, racism, and discrimination<br><br>Participants are also supported to develop and deliver peer-led presentations and workshops on topics including:<br><br>\u25cf Power and privilege<br><br>\u25cf Anti-racism and Islamophobia awareness<br><br>\u25cf Mental health, stress management, and self-care for teens<br><br>\u25cf Youth rights and advocacy<br><br>Throughout the year, youth engage in a variety of activities such as:<br><br>\u25cf Sports and recreational activities<br><br>\u25cf Community service and volunteer initiatives<br><br>\u25cf Cultural and creative arts programs<br><br>\u25cf Civic education and leadership development<br><br>\u25cf Employment readiness, career exploration, and preparation for summer jobs<br><br>\u25cf Community outreach initiatives and social impact projects<br><br>Youth involved in CSMS programs also participate in broader community initiatives,advocacy efforts, and awareness campaigns that promote equity, inclusion, and socialjustice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"16518b8\" class=\"e-heading-base\">Upcoming Programs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"193f4af\">Stay tuned for our Youth Social Network in collaboration with amazing community organizations Canadian Zalmi Socitey, ILM Society, and Sankofa Foundation.<br><br>If you would like to arrange a youth workshop, presentation, or collaboration, pleasecontact us at Calgarysinglemotherssociety@gmail.com<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04c7eab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"04c7eab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YOUTH SKILLS &amp; LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS At the Calgary Single Mothers Society (CSMS), we believe youth are the leaders oftoday and the changemakers of tomorrow. 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