Neighbors Mission for Kids is a non-profit agency located in Winnipeg,Manitoba established in 2017 in response to the increasing needs of immigrants and underrepresented youth in the inner city ofWinnipeg. The program aims to address and prevent problems faced by at-risk youth by operating a structured and supervised after-school program and summer program; to advance education by providing employment-related workshop, training on resume writing, job interview preparation, and job skills training to youth who are shown to need assistance.

Mission

The mission of NMK/YEP Inc. is to help Children and at-risk youth in our community make positive life choices that enablethem to maximize their potential. Through collaborative programming with schools and other community-based organizations, we provide educational, summer job to youth, social, and mentoring opportunities to enhance the academic performance, community connections, development, and career options of the youth.

Core Values

Neighbors Mission for kids is committed to the values of equality, justice, and community development, and seeks to live out those values by engaging with Children/youth who need support and guidance.

Goals or Objectives

We promote a respectful and accountable organizational culture. It makes us respectable, trustworthy partners in Canadian communities and allows us to execute our job honestly. We believe that every child has the right to an education, to good health, and to be free of child abuse and exploitation.We create and carry out programs that protect children's human rights based on our unwavering belief in human dignity and the ideal of honestly implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

These programs are designed to foster creativity in young people, and give them outlets for self-expression. Our arts programs have something that will inspire everyone. 

These programs help develop physical fitness, reduce stress and promote a positive use of leisure time, appreciation for the environment and interpersonal skills. 

Our programming not only helps the children who are refugees/newcomers/at-risk, but the families as a whole. In many cases the children are from single-parent homes (many living in subsidized housing or government housing) or both parents are working and going to school as well, so they find it very difficult, especially during the summer months to find adequate care and supervision for their children. Therefore, many children are left in the care of older siblings. Our young teens are also especially vulnerable to be lured into gang activities; therefore we try to keep them involved with our summer and after-school programs to keep them away from the gangs and focused on their education and futures  

Our youth enrichment program has unique approach to workforce readiness which prepares youth for success in their first jobs, volunteer, and helps them develop a plan to achieve their chosen careers. These programs help children/youth become responsible, caring citizens and acquire skills to participate in the community. Program participants also develop leadership skills and gain opportunities for work experiences