What We Do
Equipping, Welcoming & Safe Environment:
The Dunnville Youth Impact is an outreach ministry hub for Dunnville and the surrounding communities, sharing Christ’s love in word and action. DYI has a well-trained and supported team of staff, volunteers, church and community partners who provide a welcoming and safe environment for the students in our communities. We also provide multiple programming including recreation, educational training, life skills, coaching and mentoring.
Our Programs & Initiatives
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Tuesday After School Programs
(Grades 5-8)
Students in grades 5 to 8 have the opportunity to join our structured program that takes place every Tuesday from October through May. We provide snacks and a hot meal that the students, staff, and volunteers will eat together to show how important community is. They also play games and do crafts and will then spend time in groups having a Bible lesson.
Grades 5 & 6 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Grades 7 & 8 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
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Thursday Night Youth
(Grades 9-12)
Thursday Night Youth is a structured program that runs from October through May for High School Students. A typical night would consist of hanging out with each other, staff, and leaders. They will also have snacks, but then take time to focus on the Bible and learn more about who Jesus is through series like Alpha. They then have small groups to have a chance to ask questions about what they learned during the lesson. They will finish the night off by playing games.
Thursday’s 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
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Independence Training Program
(Age16-24)
Geared towards students who have recently graduated High School and young adults, this program will focus on budgeting, communication, healthy relationships, meal prep, job finding/building a resume, personal hygiene/self-care, and more. Register below.
Thursday’s 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
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Friday Sports
(Grades 8-12)
Youths in Grades 8 to 12 are welcome to come out to play volleyball and basketball in a fun, encouraging environment, at Dunnville Secondary School. This program is open to youths of all skill levels. Make sure to wear proper gym attire and bring a water bottle.
Wednesday’s 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.
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1:1 Mentoring & Tutoring
(Grades 1-12)
Walking alongside youth to provide them with the help they need, weather that be in school with one of our tutors or in life with one of our mentors. We are here for you and we care! This if offered to those in grades 1-12. Make sure to register online as additional intake is required for both these programs.
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Broken Spokes
(Grade 9-12)
Students learn practical skills by using their hands to work on bicycles. Partnering with Haldimand County, the Youth Impact Centre rescues bicycles from landfills and brings them to the high school to be refurbished or stripped for parts. Students in this program will be given their workstations and tools to accomplish this task.
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm @ Dunnville Secondary School -
Auto Mechanics
(Grade 9-12)
Partnering with Dunnville AutoPro, this program will be a beginner apprenticeship in Automotive maintenance. Students will work with a trained mechanic for hands-on experience in learning about automotive repair. Register soon as space is limited!
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Culinary & Baking Program
(Grade 7-12)
A beginner’s course for students to develop basic knife skills, proper kitchen safety and sanitation, and staple culinary dishes. Students will get a taste for creating professional dishes and experience toward future careers in the culinary industry.