Justine White

The theme of the Christie Lake Kids’ 2023 annual report is gratitude, and we have so much to be grateful for. Through the dedication of our donors, sponsors, partners, volunteers and team, we have expanded our STAR City Programs, strengthened our community relationships, and supported our participants through the development of physical, social and emotional […]

Working at Christie Lake Kids is a special opportunity. We’re one of few charities that have been in operation for over 100 years – and we are 100% local. Serving children and youth exclusively from low income households, you’ll quickly understand why our team is so compassionate, dedicated and enthusiastic about our mission. Our aim […]

We are so excited to announce the launch of our collaboration with the House of Ensemble on their groundbreaking Neighborhood Project program! Our youth are excited to immerse themselves in the world of creativity, exploring song writing, music production, podcasting and marketing, led by local artist and entrepreneur, Luigi ‘City Fidelia’ Fidelia and his talented […]

Three weeks ago, Christie Lake Kids launched its inaugural intergenerational program in collaboration with Perley Health. Tonight, I had the pleasure of joining the group for an enriching evening filled with engaging conversations, captivating storytelling, and uplifting songs! The program began with personalized check-ins between Perley tenants and youth, using flash cards as prompts for […]