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ABOUT US:
The GRDO delivers affordable and accessible recreational sports programs for children and youth ages 4 to 14 who may face financial, cultural, or social barriers in seven neighbourhoods of the City of Ottawa (Blossom Park, Orleans, Blackburn Hamlet, Beacon Hill, Pineview, Carson Grove, and Cyrville). Our programs are a perfect first taste of various sports for young children, and a comfortable environment for any child to try a sport they haven’t tried before. For youth ages 14-18, we offer a yearly Youth-Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program and volunteer opportunities.
The GRDO also provides volunteer opportunities for community members, post-secondary students, and youth leaders. We provide mentorship and guidance in and outside of our programs to get children and youth on a healthy, safe, and productive path of personal success and community building.
GRDO’s MANDATE
• To provide low cost recreation and skill building sports programs to children who have not had the benefit of participating in community recreation activities due to financial, cultural or social barriers.
• To provide community engagement and volunteer opportunities for community members, students, and youth.
AREAS SERVED
GRDO operates in the following 7 areas in the City of Ottawa:
1) Blossom Park
2) Orleans
3) Blackburn Hamlet
4) Beacon Hill
5) Pineview
6) Carson Grove
7) Cyrville
GRDO’s MISSION
The GRDO delivers affordable skill building programs for children and youth between ages 4 to 14 who have not had the benefit of participating in community recreation activities within the City of Ottawa due to any number of barriers, which may include: financial, cultural, or social. We target low-income communities, where the lack of money, community integration, equipment, and transportation is often the reason why children cannot participate in recreation programs. We provide mentorship and guidance in and outside of our programs to get children and youth on a healthy, safe, and productive path of personal success and community building.
GRDO’s VALUES
• Inclusiveness
• Accessibility
• Respect
• Sportsmanship
• Leadership
• Diversity
• Community engagement
GRDO’s HISTORY
The Gloucester Recreation Development Organization was started as a pilot project in March 1993, with an initial grant from the Ministry of Citizenship (now known as the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services). After three successful years, it was incorporated as the Gloucester Recreation Development Organization (the GRDO), a not-for-profit community group, on June 12, 1996. Since then, the organization has expanded to running more programs, in more areas, reaching more people than ever!
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
Legal Name
Gloucester Recreation Development Organization (GRDO)
Operating (Common) Name
Gloucester Recreation Development Organization (GRDO)
Registration Number (CRA)
894485796RP0001
Organization Type
Local community, charitable, voluntary organizations
Year officially established
1996