Rayanne’s Summer at Neil Squire
This summer, Rayanne has been an important part of the Neil Squire Prairie Region team, covering various tasks from computer tutoring to administrative work.
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Skip to NavigationThis summer, Rayanne has been an important part of the Neil Squire Prairie Region team, covering various tasks from computer tutoring to administrative work.
For the last two years, Neil Squire has partnered with the Hammond River Angling Association (HRAA) to provide summer employment to local youth with disabilities. The HRAA is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to protect and preserve the Hammond River through education, conservation, and community interaction.
When he was 18 months old, Steven was diagnosed with significant hearing loss. At the age of 14, he moved from Vietnam to Canada. Prior to his move, he had no experience with the English language.
“Since starting the program, I am working 50 hours every two weeks,” beams Kathleen. “I still get to hang out with my friends and family after work and do all of my regular duties.”
Birk is a Product Design student at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. This summer, he is working with Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program on a number of projects.