Participation for all!
P.R.O. Kids
506.877.7905
projeunesse@dieppe.ca
Who are we?
P.R.O. Kids is a community program that helps Dieppe and Memramcook youth ages 2 to 18, whose families are experiencing financial difficulties, to participate in community, cultural and sports activities.
The program allows these young people to register for activities that would otherwise not be accessible to them for financial or equipment-related reasons or because of their particular family situation.
Financial needs
Families eligible for the P.R.O. Kids program often find themselves under the low income threshold which has been set at $60,000 before taxes for a family of four.
This amount is based on the low income thresholds of the Canada Revenue Agency and takes into account the inflation recorded in recent years.
- Family of 4 – $60,000
- Family of 5 – $67,000
- Family of 6 – $74,000
- Family of 7 – $81,000
Other eligibility criteria
- live in Dieppe or Memramcook
- only one activity per season
- must not already be registered in a paid activity
There are a number of scenarios that can result in financial hardship for families:
- death of one or both parents
- loss of employment of one or both parents
- serious illness of one or both parents
- serious illness of an immediate family member
- separation or divorce
- family with a special-needs child
- single-parent family
- immigrant family
- families with more than three children
- foster or respite family
How do I register my child?
Submit an application form. The information provided is confidential and will be used to determine if your child is eligible.
Please allow two to four weeks for your request to be processed. Requests will be reviewed and processed on a first come, first served basis. Incomplete applications will cause a delay in the review process.
Applications are accepted according to the following schedule:
- Spring applications will be accepted February 1 to 28
- Applications for the summer will be accepted from April 1 to May 31
- Fall applications will be accepted from July 1 to August 31
- Winter applications will be accepted from November 1 to 30
I would like to help P.R.O. Kids
You can make a financial donation to P.R.O. Kids to help us continue making a difference in the lives of young people in Dieppe and Memramcook.
A tax receipt will be issued for all contributions greater than $20. If you give more than $200, you’ll become a “P.R.O. Friend”!
Coop IGA Wool Sock Walk
The Coop IGA in Dieppe has been a generous sponsor for several years and has committed to matching funds raised, up to a maximum of $10,000. To raise the initial $10,000, people are invited to take part in the Walk or collect donations in their workplace and from family and friends. This can be done by submitting a form or simply donating.
Comments
“I greatly appreciate the help of the P.R.O. Kids organization. My children will now have the chance to take part in an activity that really interests them.”
“Thank you! We’ve been counting the sleeps since my daughter found out she’d be able to participate in the activity.”
“I see my son flourishing and feeling passionate about life. None of this would have been possible without your support.”