Inner City Youth Alive Inc.

Inner City Youth Alive Inc. Our mission is to bring hope & a future through Christ to youth and their families in the inner city.

ICYA provides a safe, active and nurturing environment for children and youth in Winnipeg, many of whom experience poverty, abuse and neglect. ICYA engages local kids by offering quality programs through which relationships grow.

Meals 4 Kids really wouldn’t exist without your faithful generosity. Because of you, children in the North End are welco...
06/16/2026

Meals 4 Kids really wouldn’t exist without your faithful generosity. Because of you, children in the North End are welcomed with a warm meal, meaningful mentorship, and the chance to learn skills in the kitchen.
What’s happening through this program is really special. Meals 4 Kids has grown into more than a place where meals are served. It’s a place where young people learn, create, and build confidence.

BLOCK PARTY POSTPONED! Due to the weather we will be postponing the block party to SEPTEMBER 10TH!Thank you for understa...
06/09/2026

BLOCK PARTY POSTPONED!
Due to the weather we will be postponing the block party to SEPTEMBER 10TH!
Thank you for understanding, see you then!

06/09/2026

This weeks 40 stories|40 weeks is brought to you by Chatterbox from CMU!
At last year's Block Party their team along with us at ICYA had the opportunity to interview community members and it was so wonderful to hear what everyone had to say.

For todays 40 stories | 40 weeks we wanted to share some insight into Step Up Construction and the amazing work they do....
06/03/2026

For todays 40 stories | 40 weeks we wanted to share some insight into Step Up Construction and the amazing work they do. Here is a recent review Step Up received on their work!

One of the greatest joys of Gem Lake Wilderness Camp is seeing lives grow and stories unfold, and Taurean’s story for 40...
05/28/2026

One of the greatest joys of Gem Lake Wilderness Camp is seeing lives grow and stories unfold, and Taurean’s story for 40 stories | 40 weeks is a beautiful example of that.
Taurean first came to Gem Lake as a camper. Today, he serves as a camp counselor. When asked about his favourite part of both experiences, his answer was simple: connection. Away from phones, internet, and everyday distractions, Taurean found something rare, space to connect deeply with others, with nature, and with God. As he shared: “Being out there without any distractions… you can just be yourself. Be free.”
In a world filled with noise and pressure, Gem Lake offers youth a meaningful place to slow down, belong, and experience joy. Taurean reminds us why this work matters, and why your support is so impactful.

This weeks 40 Stories | 40 Weeks is a throwback to 2021 where Step Up Construction first began.Step up has since grown i...
05/22/2026

This weeks 40 Stories | 40 Weeks is a throwback to 2021 where Step Up Construction first began.
Step up has since grown in crew size but also in ways of wrapwaround care to support their crew:
1. Coaches invite crew members to their homes to help them study for their drivers test, practice in-car driving, and then drive them to their driving test appointments when its time
2. Coaches go with crew members to help them get treaty card applications and birth certificate forms and help them fill them out and submit them
3. Coaches support crew members by helping them find family doctors and specialists for their medical needs
4. Coaches sit in on crew members court hearings and advocate for them
5. Step Up crew members get a lesson from a nutritionist on healthy living and eating habits
6. Crew members are encouraged and mentored in their faith journeys by their coaches - last summer, two crew members were baptized!

We want to say a HUGE thank you to and to all of you that purchased Smile Cookies! You helped raise $35,753.39 for Meal...
05/21/2026

We want to say a HUGE thank you to and to all of you that purchased Smile Cookies! You helped raise $35,753.39 for Meals4Kids at ICYA.
Thank you!

The North End Block Party is less than 1 month away! Join us on June 11 from 4-6:30PM for food, fun, entertainment, a pe...
05/20/2026

The North End Block Party is less than 1 month away! Join us on June 11 from 4-6:30PM for food, fun, entertainment, a petting zoo and more!
Contact us to for how to get involved and volunteer

Gem Lake’s remoteness is part of what makes it so special. Campers travel 230 km by van, 2 km by foot, and 5 km by boat ...
05/19/2026

Gem Lake’s remoteness is part of what makes it so special. Campers travel 230 km by van, 2 km by foot, and 5 km by boat just to arrive, and they love every minute of the adventure. Due to the 2025 fires, the boat’s launch was delayed longer than expected. But in fall 2025, something incredible happened: thanks to a generous helicopter company, the new boat was flown directly into Gem Lake, by helicopter!
Come summer 2026, the boat will be ready for tubing, waterskiing, island hopping, fishing, and of course, doing its most important job, transporting our precious North End campers safely to camp!

05/14/2026

For today's 40 Stories | 40 Weeks, here is a glimpse of Gem Lake Camp from Gord and Matt

Address

418 Aberdeen Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R2W1V7

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
6:30pm - 10pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
6:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
6:30pm - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12045828779

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