Raise money for YWCA Gear Up
YWCA Gear Up is a bike mechanic employment program designed for youth aged 15-30. Many of the participants face multiple barriers to employment, such as homelessness or housing insecurity, lack of essential workplace skills due to incomplete education, a history of addiction or mental health issues, or a lack of employment opportunities stemming from insufficient local work experience or skills relevant to the current labor market.
The program spans 13 weeks, beginning with five weeks of workshops that encompass 40 hours of bike mechanic training, life skills and employment workshops, as well as various certifications including First Aid and SuperHost customer service training. Following the workshop phase, participants engage in a six-week job placement at a local bike shop. The final two weeks of the program focus on providing follow-up support and assistance in job search endeavors, aiming to facilitate participants in securing sustainable employment within the bike shop industry.
Participants and graduates of the YWCA Gear Up Program will be on course at the RBC GranFondo Whistler to support you with any mechanical needs.
About YWCA Metro Vancouver
YWCA Metro Vancouver is a registered charity, gender equity advocate and community service provider. We boldly envision a just and equitable world for women, families and allies. We deliver affordable housing, early learning and child care, training and employment services, and a range of holistic programs that help support individual, collective and economic wellbeing.
Teams
Click on a team below to make a donation.
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Sabakas
Raised: $108.62
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Rob's Riders
Raised: $107.72
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KITS
Raised: $54.31
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Helijet
Raised: $54.31
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HUGGY BEARS
Raised: $27.60
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Bici
Raised: $27.60
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All in your mind
Raised: $27.60
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Hewdog Racing
Raised: $11.58
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TnA A
Raised: $6.24
Individuals
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John Edwards
Raised: $535.02
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Ivona Ignatenco
Raised: $54.31
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Eugene Miretsky
Raised: $54.31
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Isabella Luckie
Raised: $27.60
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Zachary Konings
Raised: $11.58
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Clarke Lind
Raised: $6.24
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Sarah Main
Raised: $6.24
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Reece Hillier
Raised: $5.00
Recent donors
| Date | Name | Amount |
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| Jul 31 | Anonymous | $54.31 |
| Jul 30 | Jay Shaw | $11.58 |
| Jul 30 | Jonathan Edmondson | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 30 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 29 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
| Jul 29 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 25 | Anonymous | $27.60 |
| Jul 22 | Joe Balderston | $27.60 |
| Jul 21 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Jul 19 | Bryan Edstrom | Undisclosed amount |
