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Psychology 3317e: Community Funding City Art Centre, Caroline Luszawski, Kaitlyn Fox
Psychology 3317e: Community Funding City Art Centre, Caroline Luszawski, Kaitlyn Fox
Community Engaged Learning Final Projects
City Art Centre (CAC) is a non profit organization that offers assistance to adults with mental health challenges. Founded by a group of persons in recovery, CAC's main goal is to provide a safe, respectful space for expression through various forms of art. It is a space where peer support, fellowship and encouragement foster self-responsibility, facilitate recovery and improves quality of life. CAC is based on a peer support model and volunteer coordinators are responsible for the daily running of the centre. Volunteer coordinators receive a 'per diem' of $20 which acts as a recognition for their vital contributions to …