Time Warp!

It feels like time has been going by so quickly these days, that sometimes we forget if we're coming or going.

Waaaay back in January (which seems like it was just a week ago), SHARP at Flemo, Cycle 2 began with 14 awesome participants.  As usual, everyone was timid and skeptical about what was in store, but those who stuck it out reaped the rewards and benefits (volunteer hours) of all their time spent in the program.  It's hard to imagine that TEN whole weeks have passed and that the cycle has already come to an end!  The shock, awe and withdrawal haven't fully set in as yet, but I'm sure they'll hit with full force on Thursday when I'll be on my way to the office, instead of on my way to SHARP at Flemo...

Though the cycle has ended, we're thankful for all the amazing SHARP-ies we had the chance to work with over the past 10-weeks!  Everyone brought something totally different to the program, and we're grateful to have had the opportunity to meet all of them!  Our SHARP-ies this time around were: Nada A., Latifa Y., Daynea P., Maliha T., Merve K., Arifin R., Zarmina L., Freshtah A., DeathRace, Romel TM., Eaba D., Niya A., Amrin K., and Qadria L. You each brought amazing energy to the program and we'll forever be indebted to you for providing a unique and fun learning experience!

Now, with all that mushy stuff said and done, now that the program is done, we're hoping our newly "graduated" SHARP-ies will remember the very quick and easy way to earn additional volunteer hours! *hint**hint**wink**wink*
 

THE ZINE IS UP!

YAY!

Check out the SHARP zine "Get SHARP!  The Zine" on the "Get SHARP!  The Zine" page on our blog!

Happy reading!

A Couple of Pics of the Amazingness that is the SHARPies @ Flemo, Summer 2010

 

SHARPies doing an activity using pictures to tell their stories. 

  

The rest of the SHARPies doing their thing!

 

 

David preparing the food for our celebration lunch!

 

Posing for the camera.

 

The SHARPies all excited to read their completed Zine!

 

AnnaPenner, David and Rhobyn dressed up like boys and girls for the last day of SHARP!

 

Rhobyn posing as a pretty girl with his fancy chapeau!

 

David posing as the other pretty girl.

 

David and Rhobyn don't dress like this everyday.  It was a VERY special occasion for the SHARPies.

 

It's almost a complete group picture.  Almost.

 

And finally, a COMPLETE group pic!  SHARPies @ Flemo Summer 2010

 

Having those special feelings while eating a box of chocolate.

 

Camera hogs, much?

 

AnnaPenner!

 

Until next time, everyone!

Get SHARP at Flemingdon

Planned Parenthood Toronto (PPT) is super fortunate and super thankful to have an amazing partnership with Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC)!  We are thankful to everyone in the Flemingdon community who welcomed us with open arms and open minds!  Thank you to all of our AMAZING Sharpies (you know who you are), who were our guinea pigs for our first cycle of SHARP at Flemingdon!  Because all 9 of you were SOO AMAZING and because SHARP went over so well, we'll be running another cycle of SHARP at FHC in the Fall of 2010!  YAY! 

So what is SHARP? 

The Self-esteem Health Appreciation Respect Project (SHARP) is a program by Planned Parenthood Toronto. SHARP is a program where newcomer youth and youth whose families are from places other than Canada can get together, talk about healthy relationships, self-esteem, cultural values and cultural expectations.  It's also a great way to meet new people, earn volunteer hours, eat tons of food, learn about leadership, youth engagement and team building, all while having lots of fun!

If you're interested in being a part of SHARP, contact:

Rhobyn James
Community Health Promoter
rjames@ppt.on.ca
416.961.0113 ext. 155

SHARP will be running at Flemingdon Health Centre in the Fall of 2010.  Stay tuned for details!

Twitter

Hey all! Your friendly neighbourhood administrator here, just announcing our twitter page! Follow us, @sharpiesatflemo!

PPT's Youth HIV/AIDS Program Volunteer Recruitment

This post signifies the first blog post by the Sharpies@flemingdon. Wow, this is actually monumental! Anyways, here is information regarding a new program Planned Parenthood Toronto is running.