The Clean Team and Day Labour Program provides meaningful work to peers – people with lived experience in the areas of homelessness, mental health, and/or substance use issues. Peers are employed to pick up litter, needles, and other paraphernalia seven days a week throughout Quesnel- focusing on high-traffic areas such as schools, parks, and sidewalks. For the peers, the program means more than just employment – it means sharing their personal stories, social inclusion, gaining confidence, keeping our community safe and building a positive connection to the business community.
The program is funded through UBCM Strengthening Communities’ Services. This program has been a huge success for the peers, City, local businesses and community.
This video is a piece in a four-part video series highlighting the Clean Team and Day Labour Program. Watch for a new video every Wednesday.
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