Nearly 100 people enjoyed a Christmas dinner at STAG on December 19th, 2011. Thanks to all who donated their time and energy into cooking and organizing this great meal and celebration. More pictures in the “Events” gallery.

STAG would like to thank the Windsor Police Service Candy/Pop fund for donating $500 toward STAG’s Christmas dinner celebration on Monday December 19th at 530 PM. In this photo, Sue Severin presents the $500 to Tammy Elliott of STAG.

The Sandwich Teen Action Group is committed to providing programs for positive life experiences in a safe and caring environment, which enable youth to find support, cope with problems, and make responsible life choices. The Sandwich Teen Action Group was founded in 1991 by two police officers who set out to establish a place for area girls identified as at-risk for unplanned pregnancies. Two members of the Windsor Police force, Mike Mackenzie and Dave Doidge, asked Labour Leader, Red Wilson, to provide the funds necessary to renovate a vacant school (St. Edwards Catholic School which had been vacant for 7 years) in Sandwich towne. Their dream was to prepare the building for the newly founded Sandwich Teen Action Group.

Programs and Services

• Peer group meetings that focus on life issues like relationships, health sexuality, date rape etc.
• Resource Computer Lab for project research, studying, internet access etc.
• Crisis Intervention and Referral by our staff
• Group recreation events like basketball, volleyball and floor hockey, etc.
• Game rooms including pool, ping pong, air hockey, foozeball, etc.
• Health Fun and Friendship Project- Self Esteem Boosting Program
• Mini-Theatre with VCR, wide-screen television in Movie Room.
• Homework Club- Available Monday to Friday from 3:30-6:00; includes a healthy snack
• Cooking Club
• Boxing Program
• Personal Fitness for males and females in weight training
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Weekly Youth Group Meetings
• Boys Group and Girls Group
• Friday Night Rec Club
  

• Address poverty, isolation, racism, hunger etc. for minority and at-risk youth.

• Build Self-esteem and self motivation among this same population.

• Provide role-mode ling and relationship building opportunities for local youth.

• Increase life experiences among at-risk and low income and minority youth.

• Offer opportunities for a blending of ethnic diversity.

• Offer a sense of “one language, different cultures” within the Group Facility.

• Reduce (racial and gender) conflict among youth.

• Reduce area gang fights among youth from different cultures.

• Offer a safe place for youth to “hang” alternatives to the streets, away from strife at home and on the streets.