Health News For South West
Monday, March 31, 2014
Town of Ingersoll - Fusion Youth Centre
Ingersoll Youth Advisory Council Initiative: Rain Barrel Sales
The Ingersoll Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) has announced their most recent fundraising initiative of rain barrel sales to the community. Pre-sale orders are now being accepted through the Fusion Youth Centre.
IYAC is a leadership program designed for youth aged 12-21. It is an opportunity for youth to act as an advisory body; identifying and communicating issues which have an impact on youth in Ingersoll. Youth meet regularly to voice these issues and associated action related. Their initiative of rain barrels is to raise funds in order to purchase a water filtration unit at the Fusion Youth Centre, which will provide youth with great tasting drinking water while saving consumption of plastic water bottles. Youth will also use the funds towards registration for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; which is a self-directed development program for young adults. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program offers youth a chance to develop and make strides in the areas of service, skills, physical fitness, as well as, an adventurous journey component.
Rain barrels are a great way to save money, help residents care for their lawns and gardens and protect the environment.
The barrels capture and store chlorine-free and fluoride-free rain water from a home’s downspouts, making it ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees. Collected water can be used for lawn upkeep as well as tasks like washing cars. The many uses can provide cost savings to every resident in the community. They can also provide water conservation opportunities, particularly during dry summer months.
When ordering in advance of the sale, purchasers select the colour and model of their rain barrel and add any accessories, such as downspout diverters and rain barrel stands. Each barrel is equipped with the parts needed to put it together, so it can be collecting water in no time at all.
The environmentally friendly products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables, but have now been repurposed as rain barrels.
The rain barrels will be sold for $50 per unit and must be ordered in advance. Pickup day will take place on May 11, 2014 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Fusion parking lot.
For more information or to order a rain barrel and get involved in this initiative, please visit www.FusionYouthCentre.ca.
Quotes:
"I am excited to be starting the Duke of Ed Award; it will be a challenge, but worth it."
— Rebecca Vanlingen, Fusion Youth Member, IYAC Member
"IYAC makes me feel like I have a voice; like I have a say in what goes on in our community."
— Alyssa Nevill, Fusion Youth Member, IYAC Member
“I am excited to be working towards something (The Duke Award) as I have been doing so much community service already; it will be rewarding for my future and my well being.”
— Kursten Saunders, Fusion Youth Member, IYAC Member
“This is an exciting project for IYAC to be taking on. Their participation in the rain barrel initiative is a great way for the youth to be actively involved in civic engagement, while taking responsibility for the future of their community and the environment.”
— Jason Smith, Manager, Fusion Youth Centre
Media Contact:
Jason Smith
Manager
Fusion Youth Activity and Technology Centre
519-200-4227
jsmith@ingersoll.ca
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