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YWCA Gear Up

YWCA Gear Up

Raised: $14,981.38

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Contact

Name
Mathieu Fonton
Email
mfonton@ywcavan.org

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About 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.

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Aug 14 Anonymous $5.00
Aug 14 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Aug 13 Gloria $107.72
Aug 13 Anonymous Keep the crank cranking and hands off the brakes. Have a great ride. $267.96
Aug 13 Mark Jiles Good luck Nathan $107.72
Aug 13 Anonymous All the best Nathan Undisclosed amount
Aug 13 Chris Carman Great challenge and great cause. Good luck Nathan. $54.31
Aug 12 Richard Belfer Good Luck Nathan, the Wyse team is behind you! Undisclosed amount
Aug 12 Nelson Faria 🚴‍♂️ Best of luck on the ride, Nathan — cheering you on for a great cause! 🙌 $107.72
Aug 12 Anonymous Good luck Nathan! $11.58