About Across U-hub

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Across U-hub is a charitable community organization, based on Christian faith, dedicated to serve Canadian youth, especially those of Chinese descent. We recognize the importance of fostering in our youth a clear sense of identity and leadership qualities. Our programs - through cultural media, mentoring guidance, peer support system, and group activities - offer inter-disciplinary training to our young members with the intent to build up their creative capacity, discernment ability, and communication skills. These programs are also designed to facilitate their integration into our multicultural society and to nurture their personal holistic growth socially, emotionally and spiritually.

In addition to the daily challenges a young people normally encounters, many Chinese Canadian youth also face the challenge of how to adapt to the multicultural environment as well as the conflicting expectations from home, school and the broader community. Across U-hub is sensitive to the unique needs of these Chinese Canadian youth. We cultivate a peer support system so that youth with similar experiences can connect with each other to share their stories and struggles.

Across U-hub also offers mentorship. Our mentors guide and involve the youth in planning and coordinating different programs and events. In the process, we help the participants to actualize their potentials. Our goal is to empower these youth and to equip them with appropriate skills to realize their dreams.

Across U-hub also believes in equity of access to our services for all young people regardless of family background. That is why, most of our programs are either at nominal fees or free of charge. In some cases, fees are either further reduced or waived confidentially for individuals who have financial difficulties.

Across U-hub sees youth as an important long-term investment in the future of our city. For the past 10 years or so, we have gathered rich and varied experiences to make long-term commitment to nurture our youth. It takes all of us to work together to prepare them to actively contribute to their communities with a strong sense of mission, vision, and passion.

Over 23,000 participants in more than 300 programs

Since 1997, Across U-hub has organized over 300 youth leadership training programs. Among the past 23,000 participants, many return to our programs as helpers: volunteering their experience, skills and time for greater responsibilities. Some have even become our youth leaders and mentors. The many successful stories have reinforced our commitment to this youth ministry.

This is a summary of the programs that Across U-hub have organized over the years.