Youth Diversion

08/29/2026

💛 We’re at Optimist Park!

Youth Diversion is out enjoying a great evening with the community at the Optimist Club event at Optimist Park!

There’s lots happening tonight with vendors, community displays, activities and plenty to check out — and the evening isn’t over yet. 🎉

Stop by the Youth Diversion booth, say hello, grab some resources and spin the wheel for a prize! 🎡

🎆 And stick around — fireworks start at 9 PM!

Come on out and enjoy a fun evening in the park with us! 💛

SupportingYouth

08/26/2026

🎆 ONLY 6 DAYS TO GO — OPTIMIST PARK FIREWORKS! 🎆

The countdown is officially ON! This Saturday, August 29th, the Optimist Club of South Windsor invites Windsor-Essex to join us at Optimist Park for the 3rd stop of our 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park Series Food Drive! 💙💛

🎉 Festivities begin at 6:00 PM, with an incredible evening of family fun, a FREE BBQ while supplies last, vendors, activities, entertainment, special guests and, of course, a spectacular FIREWORKS FINALE presented by K&H Distributing Fireworks! 🎆

🥫 Please bring a non-perishable food donation to help us support this year's beneficiaries, Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative and Feeding Windsor Essex. Every donation makes a difference for families right here in our community.

None of this would be possible without the businesses, organizations and community partners who have stepped up to support us. THANK YOU to all of our amazing 2026 sponsors:

🥇 Gold Sponsors:
Breakaway Gaming Centre • Essex Readymix Inc.

🥈 Silver Sponsors:
401 Trucksource Inc. • Academy for Mathematics & English, Windsor • Benders Bar • Bubbis Awesome Rib Sauce • Butchers on the Block • City of Windsor • Fantastic Fathers • Motor City Community Credit Union • Ontario PC Windsor West • Robin Diesel Repair Inc. • Select Vinyl & Graphics • Spectre Group • Sutton Creek Golf Club

🥉 Bronze Sponsor:
Bondy Auto & Truck Centre

Your generosity helps us bring our community together while supporting neighbours who need a helping hand. We couldn't do this without you! ❤️

📅 Saturday, August 29th, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Optimist Park – 1075 Ypres Avenue, Windsor
🎆 Fireworks later that evening!

6 DAYS TO GO, WINDSOR-ESSEX! Bring the family, bring a food donation, enjoy the evening and STAY FOR THE FIREWORKS! 🎆🎆🎆

08/21/2026

08/17/2026

📱 FAMILY ENGAGEMENT NIGHT — NOW ONLINE! 💻

Parenting in today’s digital world can feel like trying to keep up with something that changes every day.

Social media. Gaming. Group chats. AI. Online privacy. And the constant question: How do we keep our kids safe without making technology the enemy?

Join Youth Diversion for a FREE online Family Engagement Night designed to give parents and caregivers practical strategies for navigating the digital world with their kids.

We’ll talk about:
🔹 What kids are actually encountering online
🔹 Social media, gaming & online risks
🔹 Setting healthy boundaries around technology
🔹 Starting conversations that don’t turn into lectures
🔹 Practical ways to help kids make safer choices online

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
💻 ONLINE — join us from home! https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/289434866728922?p=ooFMRSYHB43j4v9hmO
💙 FREE for parents & caregivers

Register today:
You don’t need to know everything about technology to help your child navigate it. You just need the right tools and a willingness to keep the conversation going.
https://forms.gle/vQEBnKz9AnQMAVoA6

08/10/2026

The conversation continues!

At our upcoming Family Engagement Night, we’ll build on Joanna’s presentation and work through her seven practical tips for helping children navigate today’s digital world.

Didn’t attend Joanna’s presentation? You’re still very welcome. The workshop is designed to be useful whether this is your first time joining us or you’re continuing the conversation.

Together, we’ll explore practical strategies, healthy conversations about technology and simple tools families can begin using at home right away. Every family will also receive a free toolkit filled with helpful resources.

📅 August 20, 2026
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 3640 Wells St., Cottage #5
🎟️ Free to attend

Register here: http://bit.ly/4aDZiCL

Parents and caregivers of children of all ages are welcome. Please share with someone who may benefit!

08/10/2026

Be the Difference. Become a Youth Diversion Volunteer.

One conversation can change a life.

Youth Diversion has been supporting youth in Windsor-Essex for over 45 years—and we’re looking for volunteers to help make a difference.

Whether you’re mentoring, supporting programs, or helping at events, your time can have a real impact.

We’re looking for compassionate, positive, and community-minded people who want to help youth build confidence, make positive choices, and create brighter futures.

Volunteer opportunities include:
- Youth programs & workshops
- Community events & fundraising
- Office & administrative support

What you’ll gain:
- Meaningful experience
- Training & skill development
- Community connections
- The chance to change a young person’s life

Ready to help?

📧 [email protected]
📞 519-253-3340