The TD Bank,
through the United
Way has provided
$1,000 to assist The
North Cariboo Aboriginal
Program
Society fund a music
program targeted at
youth in Quesnel.
The money will be
used to purchase musical
instruments for
the society’s Youth After-
School Leadership
Program located at the
former Baker elementary
school, 610 Wade
Avenue.
“We are simply overjoyed
at TD Bank’s gift
of music,” team leader
Lorene Pulles said.
“Music is a great
method for teens to
build teamwork skills,
think creatively and
explore new talents
and this funding will
give youth who do not
otherwise have access
to musical instruments
the opportunity to explore
their musical talents
and to participate
in musical sessions.”
The Youth After-
School Leadership
Program sees
anywhere from five
to 30 children attend
each day. The youth
were consulted in
what instruments they
wanted at the centre.
They have been able to
purchase a piano and
three acoustic guitars.
Youth between the
ages of 12 – 18 can
attend. The dropin
centre is open on
Wednesday – Friday
from 3 – 8 p.m. and
Saturdays from 12 – 8
p.m.
“We are delighted to
support such a great
new music program in
Quesnel.
TD Bank has a
long association with
the United Way and
values the partnership
they offer with
The North Cariboo
Aboriginal Program
Society in making
events like this happen,”
Zachary Lord,
Branch Manager, TD
Bank said.
United Way of
Northern BC has been
working in northern
communities for more
than 47 years to help
move families from
poverty to possibility,
help kids be all they
can be and to build
stronger