OUTREACH PROGRAM
 
In early 2016 in an effort to help new Syrian families learn to play hockey the GCMHA welcomed 16 new participants into the Initiation Program from mid January to March.  Not only was this a success, but made the organization realize that there was a greater need within our community.

Here is the video that CBC produced on our program
 
A new Community Outreach Program open to anyone within our association’s boundaries has been created to help try and get kids who otherwise wouldn’t be able to play,  learning and enjoying hockey in our program.
 
This is a new initiative.  There will be a learning curve.  But if as a community we work together it is possible.
 
HOW WE CAN HELP
 
The new Outreach program is not meant to replace or duplicate programs which already exist, but to help families apply (hopefully successfully)for subsidies from other organizations, provide free hockey equipment to those in need and have a central location where information can be found, either about hockey, how the equipment works or trying to find rides to games etc… for families who need them.
 
PROCESS
 
For information or aid in applying, please contact the Outreach Director at outreach@gcmha.com
 
Follow these steps
 
Step 1: Check eligibility        
-Live within the boundaries of the GCMHA
-Determine financial eligibility by verifying the Low Income Cut Off Table (LICO.2016)
 
***Generally proof income will be required and most organizations base their programs on the Low Income Cut Off Table created by the Canadian Government
 
Step 2: Apply online through individual programs(Subsidies) in this order.
 
-Jumpstart
-Their Opportunity
-Gill Read Memorial Foundation
-GCMHA Outreach Program
  
Step 3: Optional  Notify Outreach Director, who will aid in the process where applicable if possible.
 
After a successful registration is complete, participants may ask the GCMHA Outreach Program  for free hockey equipment at outreach@gcmha.com.
 
 
For more information please contact
 
Chris McArthur
GCMHA Outreach Director
outreach@gcmha.com