Mentorship is at the core of all our programs. By connecting passionate community members with students in the community, the program is a hyperbaric chamber of hope that promotes teamwork and a positive self-image. With the help of volunteer “coaches”, R&R+ addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among school-aged children (grades 1-6) experiencing poverty/deprivation in the communities it services.

Canada’s youth are not adjusting well in their middle school “transition years” (grades 6-10) due, in large part, to the decrease in physical activity and increase in mental health issues prevalent during early adolescence. The JCLDP provides mentorship specifically for this age range, providing a space for growth and empowerment.