GOLDFISH AND YOGURT SMOOSHED UNDER YOUR TODDLER’S CAR SEAT? Fence needs fresh paint? Forgot to rake leaves last fall? Has your Cocker Spaniel turned your lawn into a mine field? Take the weekend off and let The Odd Job Squad cut your spring to-do list in half! The Odd Job Squad is a brand new initiative […]

THE 26TH ANNUAL GUMBOOT RALLY raised more than $25,000 for the Yellowknife Association for Community Living on Saturday, May 5, making this the second-highest rally total ever achieved! Total raised: $25,063 One dozen teams competed in gumboot-themed games of skill on Saturday morning in the Yk1 parking lot. Other teams dropped off donations but were

HIRING INDIVIDUALS with intellectual disabilities reduces turnover, improves attendance and either maintains or improves overall organizational performance. In Yellowknife, we have an untapped resource in unemployed and underemployed individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Clara Tutcho, a client of YKACL Employment Services, has worked at the Yellowknife McDonald’s location for more than 10

April 26 2018 YKACL newsletter: click here! MedicAlert releases new Autism program Sponsor a Gumboot Rally team online today! EmployABILITY teams up with bartle & gibson Youth Groups spring schedule Peer Support Group spring schedule To sponsor a Gumboot Rally team, click here!

Below is a list of Gumboot Rally 2018 teams registered to accept donations online. Click the link above each team photo to make your team donation – and thank you for Being Our Hero! The Superhero Team ESJS Super Teachers Cosenzo Family ESPHS Best Buddies The Bush Kids Tai Chi Tigers Team Super Awesome Seuss

The Superhero Team is collecting refundable recyclables to raise money for YKACL! If you have a big bag of beverage containers, contact the team at superykteam@gmail.com to schedule a pickup! To sponsor the team, click here!

A MESSAGE FROM MOOSE FM: Are you a ‘thirsty person’? Bring your recyclable empties to MOOSEHQ because we’re donating all he funds! you betcha… ITS A BOTTLE DRIVE! Coming up on May 5 is the Gumboot Rally in support of Yellowknife Association for Community Living. Our MooseCrew is raising funds with our #MooseBottleDrive The YKACL have a

REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE!

YKACL Newsletter (March 26, 2018) – World Autism Awareness Day – April 2 – Yk McDonald’s manager issues a challenge! – Sponsor a Gumboot Rally Team today! – Charitable recycling pilot project helps Gumboot teams raise money fast – Youth groups to join The Avengers! – Peer Support Group event listings CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWSLETTER!

Join members of the YKACL Young Adults Group and YAY Fusion! Teen Group Badminton night! Friday, April 13 Meet at Abe Miller Building (4912 53 St) at 6pm The YKACL Young Adults Group is an inclusive social group for youth aged 19 to 27 years with or without special needs. The YKACL Yay Fusion! Teen