Keeping Kids in School....Using Sports as the Tool.
Sometimes it’s the little things that puts a group’s hard work and dedication in perspective. By Langley Advance November 6, 2009 Sometimes it’s the little things that puts a group’s hard work and dedication in perspective. PuCKS (Promoting Community through … Continued
The Karen Youth in Langley were introduced to PuCKS through a BCHLA funded project for refugee youth. This project is called the CARL project which aims to assist refugees in their resettlement and transition through sports and community activities. For … Continued
PuCKS journey from 2005 to 2008 is presented here. Emphasis on work done with university students learning about health promotion and community development as it relates to people with special needs and people with disabilities. Adapted physical activities and their … Continued
The Langley Chiefs and PuCKS hosted a pair of very special nights at the George Preston Recreation Centre. Originally Published: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 in the Langley Advance Newspaper The Langley Chiefs provided “PuCKS support” during their Nov. 1 home … Continued
The PuCKS Program began in 2005. By 2007, with its “hockey-as-incentive” approach, many youth in need (and some at risk) were staying in school. Youth with financial need, behavioral challenges or youth who were trying to re-settle to Canada from … Continued
Long before the new Vancity even opened in Walnut Grove on May 22, branch manager Ana Sawatzky was combing the community for the perfect avenue through which to give back. by Roxanne Hooper / Langley Advance That hunt, and suggestions … Continued
A depiction of the newly created PuCKS Program (“Promoting Community through Kids in Sport”) for the BC Hockey Association’s AGM 2006 being hosted in Langley, BC.