DPPCA 2020 Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project Click here to read about this year’s Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project.
DPPCA 2020 Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project Click here to read about this year’s Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project.
The Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project was a huge success again this year. Special thanks to our Committee for organizing this and all the volunteers for sorting, hamper packing and delivery. We received food and money donations from schools, churches and individuals as well. Again, thank you to everyone who participated in helping. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
The Spring 2020 Newsletter Now Available Click here to see the spring newsletter.
From Councillor Christine Michaud Hello Everyone! Spring is around the corner, and I am excited about all that is happening in Ward 4. We now have a beautiful spacious community centre designed with every citizen in mind with additional meeting spaces and program rooms, as well as new amenities, including a beautiful gymnasium and fantastic spray ground. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place sometime […]
2019 DPPCA Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project The Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project was a huge success again this year. Special thanks to our Committee for organizing this and all the volunteers for sorting, hamper packing and delivery. We received food and money donations from schools, churches and individuals as well. Again, thank you to everyone who participated in helping. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. […]
Home Alone Safety and Babysitting Courses Home Alone Safety for Kids, January 24th 9-4 Activity # 42765 Friday, January 24th is a PD Day — Home Alone Safety for Kids, February 22nd 9-4 Activity # 42767 OR Red Cross Babysitting Course, February 22nd 9-4 Winter Activity # 42772 February 22 is a Saturday course — Home Alone Safety for Kids Ages 8 years 6 months […]
Online Program Registration The DPPCA is partnering with the City of Kitchener to offer online registration for neighbourhood programs. And it’s SO easy! Register online at www.kitchener.ca/activekitchener. You will need: To create an account or sign into your account The barcode(s) for the program(s) you wish to register for Visa or MasterCard with valid expiry date Register In-Person You can also register in person at […]
Love My Hood: Kitchener’s Neighbourhood Strategy Kitchener’s neighbourhood strategy will help people connect and work together to do great things in their neighbourhoods. Visit lovemyhood for more information about the Strategy
The DPPCA Board of Directors has been working very diligently searching out alternative spaces to hold some of our classes while the Doon Centre is under construction. Below is information on where some of our programs are being held.
The Spring 2018 Newsletter Now Available Click here to see the spring newsletter.
Family Outreach Program Do you need help finding resources for you and your family? The Family Outreach Program Can Help! This program is a neighbourhood based support for families with children under 18, living on low income. Some examples of support available include access to food, recreational programs, transportation, employment, and education resources. For assistance please call or text your Family Outreach Worker, Samantha at […]
Our Volunteers are getting things ready for the 2018 Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project! Each year we plan to deliver healthy food hampers and knitted hats and mitts for children to 50+ families in our community. We do this alongside the Christmas Bureau operated out of the House of Friendship Emergency Food Hamper Program and the community association. We are thankful for the continued support […]
2017 DPPCA Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project Help a family in need this Christmas. Volunteers for the 2017 Christmas Miracle Food Hamper Project can sign-up at the community centre office before Friday December 8th. Registration is limited. See here for more info about the hamper project.
School Volunteer Hours Are you a high school student looking for volunteer hours? We have lots of opportunities to help out with special events. For more information please call 519-741-2641.
Southwest Kitchener Optimist Club The Southwest Kitchener Optimist’s Club has so much to offer. They have a newly created webpage with lots of information about the Club. See below for the link to their new website. Check out the Southwest Kitchener Optimist’s Club webpage for all their events and activities they have to offer.
DPPCA Program Registration Online Registration Starts August 20 at 8:30 am The DPPCA is partnering with the City of Kitchener to offer online registration for neighbourhood programs. And it’s SO easy! Register online at www.kitchener.ca/activekitchener. You will need: To create an account or sign into your account The barcode(s) for the program(s) you wish to register for Visa or MasterCard with valid expiry date Register […]
Preschool Programs The DPPCA offers a variety of interactive programs to help foster healthy child development by creating a nurturing environment where children can explore, create and grow. Our programs run Monday through Friday in both the morning and afternoon. We have school preparation programs. and music programs, as well as arts and physical activity based programs.
Children’s Programs It is our mission to provide safe and stimulating programs to fulfill your child’s need for engaging activities. Through activities children grow and foster a sense of confidence, self worth, pride and new skills. We aim at offering high quality programs such as; piano, guitar, soccer, basketball and dance to help foster new skills in our children. Unfortunately, due to COVID we are […]
