Inspire the Heart Youth Society

The society collaborates with the City of Maple Ridge and other community partners to support children and youth initiatives. Donations to the Society help fund projects to directly benefit youth such as leadership development, advocacy, and infrastructure investments for children and youth.

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Society Mission

Greg Moore Youth Centre staff sit with kids in a circle outside.

To seek out and assist groups and/or individuals that make a positive contribution towards the well-being of our children and youth.

  1. To strengthen the Inspire the Heart Child & Youth Society and to raise community awareness of the Society’s goals:
    1. Broadening the representation of community organizations, individuals, and youth on the society’s board
    2. Encouraging and/or recommending opportunities for children and youth that contribute to their development
    3. Facilitating opportunities for young people to obtain a broader perspective of the world through service projects locally and/or abroad
    4. Actively engaged fundraising initiatives benefiting children and youth
    5. Accessing grants and other funding sources that support the society’s goals
    6. Seeking partnerships with groups and businesses that support the financial viability of the society

Society Vision

A staff member raises his hand, a gesture imitated by the young boys in front of him at the Greg Moore Youth Centre.

Inspire the Heart Society supports a Four-Pillar approach that promotes the health and development of Children and Youth:

  1. Investing in Infrastructure Projects focused on children and youth
  2. Empowering young people to use and leverage innovative technologies that supports the aims of the society
  3. Youth Leadership Development (Health and Wellness, Vocational, Financial Literacy, Environmental, Educational, Community Development, Sports and Recreation)
  4. Advocacy (Positively promoting Children and Youth and represent the rights, interests and viewpoints of children and youth)

How Was The Inspire The Heart Society Formed?

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A steering committee of youth and adults was created to work with the newly formed non-profit "Maple Ridge Youth Centre Society" which was founded originally on September 24, 1992. A consultant was initially hired to work with different groups to produce specifications and an implementations Strategy for a first-of-a-kind Youth Centre. On August 29, 1994, the Charities Division, a part of Revenue Canada granted the society permission to accumulate funds over a number of years for this specific project. In partnership with the City of Maple Ridge—formerly known as the District of Maple Ridge—construction on the "Greg Moore Youth Centre" began in 1999 and was completed in October 22, 2001. On November 29, 2021 the Board of Directors decided to change the name on the  to "INSPIRE THE HEART CHILD & YOUTH SOCIETY" on November 29, 2021 to be more encompassing to support both children and youth.

How Does Inspire The Heart Society Currently Work With the City?

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The society's mission emphasizes collaboration and resource sharing with the City of Maple Ridge and other community partners. The decision on funding amounts is determined by the society Board of Directors based on specific requests made by organizations that support youth—including the City. 

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