Free activities & barrier removal support for YP aged 8-26. Specialists in employability using holistic & CLD methods. Joint partner in the Pathfinder programme
Wow 😮 We've been blown away by the generosity shown from staff
@ScotRail
. Absolutely incredible donations from everyone
@glasgowspiritof
. Each gift will be greatly received by young people who need it most in our community. We can't thank you all enough.
@TracySt57371058
#Giving
Last night our group had an unforgettable night at the football. For some it was their 1st time & they were blown away by the experience. A massive thank you must go to
@KanoFoundation
for their ongoing support & generosity. Free football for the kids. Cannot beat it! ⚽️
#youth
Great to catch up with one of our patrons, the very talented and dynamic, 'Wee Glesga poet'. We discussed some more partnership work for our groups and got to listen to some of her new, hard hitting and honest material, which is fantastic as always. Always good to talk and put
Due to the huge success & quick expansion of our partnership with
@FShareGlasgow
we want to say a massive thanks to
@ArnoldClark
Scotstoun for giving us use of a van to help us with our pick up & deliveries. Big shout out to Marlene who fixed this for us.
#community
#partnership
Thanks so much to
@FShareGlasgow
for the donation of food and drinks. We were able to make up 20 substantial grocery packages and hand them out to some of our members and their families. We look forward to continued partnership work
#community
#inclusion
#Wellbeing
#youngpeople
Its with heavy hearts that our project starts its 1st week without its founder, chair, mentor & friend. Tam Munro was a peoples champion in Glasgow and was nationally renowned as well. Thoughts are with Suzie & Tams family at this difficult time. RIP Tam you'll be badly missed💔
We're out tonight delivering food parcels and a 'DRC Baking Challenge' for members of the project! Excited for you all to take part in this one. Lots of love, care and attention put into making these packages.
#StayHomeStaySafe
#YOUTH
#Glasgow
#lockdown
#WeCare
Massive thanks to
@FShareGlasgow
@FareShareUK
for our first food collection yesterday. This is amazing and we're now able to deliver food parcels along with frozen meals. Thanks
@MichaelSNP13
@EvaCMurray
and the rest of the G13-14 Crisis hub team for helping us with deliveries.
We're running out of superlatives to describe the wonderful work & generosity shown by
@glasgowspiritof
. Julie & the community surrounding the charity have helped to ensure young people from the DRC will have a very very special Christmas. Thank you so much!!
#givingback
🎄🎅
As well as our online activities, employability initiatives and mentoring service, we have delivered another 500+ meals to young people and their families last week. Another week another wee help and a morale boost during tough times.
#community
#youngpeople
#partnerships
We're proud to unveil the new video promoting all the vital work done in our shop
@NorthWestPantry
. Our youth film making group, led by Joe (aged 21), have worked so hard to bring together the thoughts of our members & the experiences of youth volunteers who help support the
Our fantastic team of youth volunteers & staff
@NorthWestPantry
worked hard throughout the day to welcome members of our community to the shop. Our shelves were fully stocked once again with produce from our good friends
@FareShareGWS
. Back open Thursday 12-3PM!
#community
#food
We're very sad to announce the sudden passing of our previous project manager Jason Wylie. All at the DRCYP owe Jason a lot with his steady leadership, charismatic approach and his dedication and care for young people. He'll be sorely missed. RIP Jason, and thank you fella. x 😢
Thanks so much much to
@FShareGlasgow
for our second massive food donation. We are already busy making up individual food shops for our YP and their families! We are amazed at the quality and the range of products so the grocery packs are going to be superb!
#community
#inclusion
Absolutely blown away by the amazing food parcel we were able to pick up from
@FShareGlasgow
. So proud of our team and the way they distributed all this! First pic was the load of stuff 3pm today, the place was emptied by 6pm! Thanks also to
@ArnoldClark
for the use of the van!
Eternal thanks to Dee Dee's Munch Stop for donating their time, money and effort into feeding vulnerable families identified by
@DRCYouthProject
. We are so proud of our community & will do all we can to support it. Love to you all
#communityspirit
#worktogether
#positivity
We made it through the Communities Fund decisions so are relieved. Congratulations to all the other projects who were successful and our hearts go out to the amazing projects who face serious cuts or lost funding altogether. It was a brutal process. We hope they can bounce back.
Where to start!? 1st off we just want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make last night's Your Voice event a success. The
@CampusYoker
was the perfect setting for bringing everyone together. We'll post a more detailed thread & summary of the event next week once we've
The Yoker Resource Centre in full swing with the new crisis call centre. Good to see
@MichaelSNP13
@EvaCMurray
and volunteers on the phones. Credit to Sandy Busby for getting this off the ground. A very useful resource and they will also be helping us delivery of our meals.
Working hard in partnership with Yoker Resource Centres Crisis Hub led by
@sandybusby2
@MichaelSNP13
@EvaCMurray
and the amazing volunteers. We want to thank
@ArnoldClark
for the 4wks free use of a van. Sadly this deal has come to an end and we still need a van. Can anyone help?
Community transport organised... A free bus there for people to use to get to and from the NW Community Pantry 👍. Thanks
@CllrCullen
and
@mandy1_morgan
and the
@TSPNOnline
for helping with this amazing service! We are already seeing the benefits and future potential!
Exciting times. We just got the keys to our new training room! This room gives us even more flexibility with group work, one to one & training sessions. Really appreciate all the hard graft the young people are putting in to make sure the space is ship shape!
#Jobs
#community
Thanks folks! It was a really special night. Great recognition for all the hard work put in by the young people, local employers, partners and the Pathfinder team. We are delighted.
Congratulations to
@DRCYouthProject
@workingrite
- really well deserved. Making a huge difference in the community. And big opportunities coming up with the new bridge too!! Long may it continue!
We were over visiting the
@GovanHelp
pantry today. Absolutely blown away by these guys and what they are achieving and their future goals. Take a bow guys, absolutely fantastic and inspirational, thanks for having us over. Great to connect with like minded people! 👏👏💪
Where is your building!?
I'm lost!
I can't find 9 Kelso Place!
No issue with that anymore! Thanks to Ged and his team for sorting our new sign 👏 Looking good!
#YOUTH
#office
#newsign
We set our members a challenge to see who could complete the most keepie ups. We've been blown away by the effort put in! Massive congrats go to Roland Smyth! He has won a copy of FIFA 20 with a grand total of 490 keepie ups 😮 Unbelievable!!! 😎
#YOUTH
#lockdownuk
#Glasgow
"just a word of reassurance to everyone in the room - all is not lost, being a runner up last year has made a massive difference to our organisation"
@DRCYouthProject
The girls from
@KnightswoodSec
are an absolute credit to themselves and their school. Every week they blow us away with their attitude and hard work. Almost passed their H&S in the workplace certificate and the treatment skills are fantastic.
#acreditation
#newskills
#learning
What a bunch of girls! It was our last session with the
@johnpaulacademy
group today. They have been a pleasure to have and our Tuesdays won't be the same without them. They are a credit to the school and their families. It won't be long until we are seeing some of them again
Here's a short video our youth film group made showcasing the latest Your Voice event we hosted in February
@CampusYoker
. The night was a massive success with over 100 young people attending from throughout the NW! We worked with some brilliant partners at Your Voice who
Another busy week of
@FShareGlasgow
deliveries and another 500 meals delivered to young people and their families during the crisis. Thanks again to
@ArnoldClark
for extending the use of the van, it has been crucial in helping us support the community.
#community
#youthwork
#care
Our Van is getting branded so have a mockup of what it might look like. Getting it to the markets to provide even more choice will be very rewarding. Itll also provide more learning experience for YP who volunteer at the Pantry. Thnx to
@CllrCullen
for helping to get this going👍
We’re out every night doing street work in Scotstoun. Last night our team of youth workers focussed on the areas below. We covered the cycle path, Earl St, Fore St, the Avenues, 2 parks & shops by Scotstoun on our walk. If you see us on our travels please say hello!
#youthwork
Looking forward to finally getting into our new space at the
@whiteinchcentre
. We have a financial session for our pathfinder group and
@MyBnkScotland
and then a meeting with the Victoria park development trust and then finish off the day with our new 8-11s group. A proper
Thanks v much
@SURFscot
and to Emma for putting on such a fantastic night. It was truly worthy of a 20th anniversary and here's to another 20 yrs and beyond. Very important work you do and I'm sure all the winners and runners up will understand as the year progresses
#allwinners
We've created an environment where YP can work & learn at their own pace. Dylan is now the 3rd YP in 7 days to pass CSCS while using resources in our Youth Learning Hub! He now progresses onto Pathfinder & has been matched with an employer by our partners
@workingrite
.
#YOUTH
We're now offering online CSCS & Driving Theory training for young people! So far, we've provided 10 YP with access to relevant apps/ preloaded tablets. We keep tabs on scores throughout the week & get everyone involved in a weekly Zoom Q&A to gauge where they're at
#study
💡✅
Liam is a youth volunteer in
@NorthWestPantry
who has been working hard helping us with deliveries + serving customers. He was really chuffed to receive a Community Calling phone package as a thank you for his efforts. Big thanks to Martina
@NWGVSN
for support accessing this!
Just reflecting on how much positive work we've carried out in 2020. None of this would be possible without the support of our youth volunteers! They continue to amaze us with their commitment levels. A credit to our project & our community.
#YouthDay
#volunteering
#help
#support
😲 Check this out! We're sitting in our wee office in Yoker while members of the DRC are up the French Alps skiing with
@SnowCampInfo
! Mind. Officially. Blown. So proud of the group! This is just the beginning though... Girl's Group heading to Barcelona very soon too! 🇪🇸
#YOUTH
We've bought a batch of tablets & preloaded them with Driving Theory & CSCS Revision Test Apps. We'll be sending them out to our members to help them study & prepare for upcoming tests. Thanks to
@STVAppeal
for their ongoing support.
#digitalinclusion
#YouthMonth2020
#Training
Yesterday we delivered 30 'sunflower growing kits' and 'time capsule work sheets' to YP in our community. Best part is seeing their reactions! We've got some cracking activities planned for next week so keep checking
@DRCYouthProject
for updates.
#YOUTH
#lockdownuk
#Glasgow
There was a great buzz in Yoker Resource Centre for today’s lunch. Great to see our
@remadenetwork
trainees volunteering to help serve tea, coffee & cakes to the different groups involved. Thanks again to Kirsty, the centre staff & the groups for being so welcoming
#community
We’ve welcomed a new volunteer to
@NorthWestPantry
! Marc has great experience, he's worked for
@FareShareGWS
& has now joined Pathfinder. He wants to keep busy before going on placement so he's doing online training with
@workingrite
& volunteering with us 👍
#community
#support
Pantry opened today and reached almost 40 families... Thanks so much to
@FareShareGWS
and their amazing team for the supplies as always and for our own team and the local volunteers who were there to help make up the food parcels and distribute them.
#community
#volunteering
Well done young man! Logan just passed
@CITB_Scotland
Health & Safety test. Worked hard in our office space & did not give up. He’ll now progress onto Pathfinder induction where our brilliant partners
@workingrite
will support him onto placement
#realjobs
#removingbarriers
#yas
Our group worked hard yesterday! Brilliant seeing YP from DRC working together with members of the new Scotstoun Islamic Centre on a community clean up & litter pick at Burnham Bridge. This space has so much potential. BBQ after was sensational! 💪🌳🧹
#community
#CleanUp
Excellent cookery session in the
@HOScotstoun
kitchen with our 12-19 years group. Great seeing the group working together to plan the activity, learning new skills and pushing themselves outside their comfort zones. Thanks to
@amandaslcf
for ongoing support!
#YOUTH
#teamwork
Very proud of our girls for all the effort and hard work for their new group.They're trying to raise funds for a trip in 2019 that they'll plan and organise themselves. For some it'll be their first time away so a massive step. Please support them if passing by.
#girlpower
Early start today! We're up in Mugdock Park with a group of young people (aged 12+) for a mountain biking trip. Some great trails up there. Respect to everyone for making a 9AM start & for braving the weather. Lets get stuck in! 🚴♂️
#YOUTH
#outdoors
#trails
Our wee group from Scotstoun and Whiteinch out for the day at the Dream Machine. Great day and they even got to try some vegan food. Special thanks to the
@CaravanProject
for their help with this fantastic day out.
#partnership
#inclusion
#partytime
Members of our Scotstoun 12-19s group in
@HOScotstoun
took part in a litter pick on Thursday evening. The group focussed on the cycle path & surrounding areas. Big thanks to Neil &
@GlasgowEcoTrust
for support & help with accessing resources. Great work!
#WhatsOnG14
#community
@_katiearchibald
This is tragic. The world has been stunned but after reading your message I don't think anyone can even comprehend what you are going through. So sorry for your loss. What an amazing guy and all our thoughts are with you and your family at this terrible time 😔🙏
Feeling reenergised after catching up with everyone during today's video calls. Really proud of how our staff have adapted in the most testing of times. Some team!
#Youth
#teamwork
#staffmeeting
#inspiration
Seeing our Health & Beauty initiative grow over the last 2 years has been so exciting for everyone involved with
@DRCYouthProject
We have worked together with some truly amazing young people, and it is their experience which is captured in our latest promotional video. Our film
Another 500 meals delivered. We've helped older members of our groups who have moved as far away as Baillieston. This is an example of why we feel aftercare is so important. Thnks to the staff at Dee Dee's Munch Stop for prepping and donating the food.
#NoOneLeftBehind
#community
The knightswood secondary group are continuing to knock it out of the park with their health and beauty and alternative treatments... We are really proud of them and the outstanding young people they have become. Thanks for the fantastic support from
@KnightswoodSec
#Partnership
We said a big farewell and thank you to our
@remadenetwork
crew yesterday, who have finished their community placement hours with us at the project. The team have been a massive help and we can't wait to see where they go from here! Well done!
#community
#partnership
What a day! 20 young people from
@KnightswoodSec
started our new health & beauty programme. We promoted Pathfinder at
@PrincesTrustSco
graduation event. We provided training support in our office PLUS we attended
@StThomasAqSec
careers event & ran youth clubs in
@CampusYoker
😅
Massive thanks to Ross and team
@CaringCity
for the very generous donation of hundreds of brand new jackets and coats for young people across the NW. We have already started getting them over to our partners for distribution. Will be very useful for outside activities coming up.
Our van problem has been solved by a very generous donation from
@DDrumchapellife
. Thanks v much Dougie Taylor and Margaret Steven for helping sustain our crucial food service for another 10 wks. The service has grown due to huge demand so the van is crucial. Amazing people 🙏
Thanks to
@CaringCity
for the donation of a generous supply of hand sanitisers. We will be delivering them to our partners across the North West. A fantastic organisation who continually support us. Thank you Ross and team. 👍
Our
@johnpaulacademy
young team were on site this week looking at the new bridge development across to Renfrew. It was amazing how much work goes into a 100 million pound project. Thanks very much Gary from
@GRAHAMGroupUK
for showing us round and giving us such an interesting
Congratulations to Kalvin! He's just passed
@CITB_Scotland
'Health, Safety & Environment Test'. Kalvin is on Pathfinder & has been matched with a placement provider by our great partners
@workingrite
. He'll be out learning with a local roofer/ scaffolder.
#jobsearch
#Jobs
#youth
2020 for the DRC has officially begun! We had a brilliant night in
@HOScotstoun
with our 8-11 early intervention group. Busy evening packed with fun activities and loads of excited young people! Perfect way to kick start the year. 😎
Great to play a part in
@CampusYoker
'Clean Up' today! Team all worked hard to clean up the area near the cycle path & Speirshall Terrace. Big thank to Rebeka & everyone for the free soup, sandwiches + tea/ coffee. Well earned by all involved! Our team of youth volunteers & staff
2nd batch food was prepared & delivered over weekend. 60 assorted meals made way to Sharon Bowers in
@HallAcre
. Sharon will ensure those most in need will receive support. We've such great respect for the work Sharon & her team do in Acre. True local heroes.
#Glasgow
#community
That's our food deliveries for the week started! We deliver fresh food along with activity packs and prizes for our members and their families to help get over the pressures of the current situation
#community
#HelpingHands
#morale
#pulltogether
Anyone out there want to give us a game?? Lads have been training hard and are choking to put their skills and fitness to the test. Can travel or organise travel for the opposition. Ideally we would like regular games but nothing local available to us. PM if interested. Thanks!
We had a team of our YP take a break from playscheme activities to do a sponsored community clean up. All money raised will be going to the
@drumfoodbank
they'll be up soon to pick up a shopping list! Proud of them all! Thanks to
@CommSafetyGlasg
@drcet
@MichaelSNP13
#community
The fireworks situation this year is very concerning and we are seeing more and more young people having easy access to some very powerful and dangerous items which are being misused in the community. We are horrified and shocked at where some of these items have been purchased!
Our health and beauty suite is starting to take shape. Trying out the space with some of the new equipment. Aiming for the complete transformation by Monday with the new
@KnightswoodSec
schools group to start their 12wk program on Wed.
#training
#inclusion
#Partnership
#choices
We're working hard behind the scenes to offer support & guidance to the most vulnerable YP we engage with. We've put in place a Mentor Support Service for our members & we're delivering 'care packages' (toiletries, food, games) to those who need the most support. More to follow..
Excellent work from our
@johnpaulacademy
training sessions. The young people were tasked with building shelving units from scratch. They chose materials, made measurements, cut pieces to size & assembled. A great learning exercise & end results are impressive!
#youthwork
Great to see young people kicking on! Reis passed CSCS just before test centre closed. Now he has his provisional card! When restrictions ease he'll be out gaining experience on site before completing safe2site & accessing Green Labourer card. Result!
#YOUTH
#success
@workingrite
Wonderful night with our team at the 25th anniversary of
@SURFscot
awards! Massive congrats to
@AbzWorks
on winning the Removing Barriers to Employability Award! Fantastic work. Loved seeing the positive role our parters
@workingrite
played in supporting the project
#community
Great catching up with Neil from the amazing
@GlasgowEcoTrust
to discuss plans for the allotments next year. We hope to not only have a fantastic seasonal growing capacity to supply the pantry, but also an educational space where the community can learn how to grow as well.
#Food
Literally jumping for joy they have passed their assessment and are now officially Assistant Ski Instructor’s. Thanks to
@YoMoGlasgow
for helping with funding and to
@SnowCampInfo
for getting them through the program.
#Youthworkchangeslives
👏 well done to the group of new trainees from
@remadenetwork
! They put in some shift, sorting our stock room & ensuring food from
@FareShareGWS
was ready to go on the shelves in
@NorthWestPantry
. The group were rewarded with new headsets for online learning with
@GKCollege
👍
A huge thank you to Admiral blinds Clydebank who supplied and fitted a brand new blind to our youth room free of charge. What a difference it makes to the room.
@HOScotstoun
#community
#grateful
#givingback
Friday's mountain bike trip up the Campies was an unforgettable experience for our group of young people. Weather & scenery were stunning + young people all approached challenge with great attitude. Some talented cyclists in our ranks!
@TrailCoachMTB
#bike
#cycling
#trails
We had a fantastic day down at the
@whiteinchcentre
pitching our joint piece of work with the Victoria park community trust to the Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing association. Great to hear that everyone was successful and got their money. Congratulations to everyone and also
Our Scotstoun youth group
@HOScotstoun
is growing by the day. Great to have so many YP engaging and excited for all the activities and trips coming up.
#youthwork
@HOScotstoun