Susan Zuidema, Author at Why Not Youth Centres

The door is open a crack

The doors at Why Not are open, just a crack. That crack in the door is so important. The difference between lights

The door is open a crackSusan Zuidema2021-04-09T02:17:46+00:00

It’s been four months since I took on the role of executive director at Why Not and the time before and since

Meet Susan ZuidemaSusan Zuidema2021-03-26T16:30:17+00:00

Last January, we said that 2020 would be the year of “Love Without Limits.” And it was. In 2020, along with the

2021: A Year to Thrive!Susan Zuidema2021-03-17T21:58:55+00:00

The Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) is our biggest fundraiser at Why Not, and is also a highlight of the year.

A Historic Year for CNOY!Susan Zuidema2021-03-27T00:24:33+00:00

Hindsight is 2020 As I stepped up over the course of 2020 and ultimately into the role of executive director at Why

Hindsight is 2020Susan Zuidema2021-03-17T21:52:46+00:00

Thank You, Becca We want to give a huge shout out to Becca McLellan, director of Why Not Youth Centre from 2016-2020.

Thank You, Becca!Susan Zuidema2021-03-26T15:34:26+00:00

The Arts in Healing Clairise and Zander work with Cory to learn the new studio software At Why Not, many

The Arts in HealingSusan Zuidema2021-04-21T17:46:10+00:00

Leaders In Training One of the hallmarks of Why Not’s influence in the lives of youth is our leaders in training (LIT)

Leaders In TrainingSusan Zuidema2021-03-17T18:06:44+00:00

Helping kids to learn how to thrive doesn’t happen by accident. Rather, it requires planning, purpose, and intention. This is where Robbie

Going DeepSusan Zuidema2021-03-17T18:07:00+00:00

Addressing Childhood Trauma We see it in their anxiety about new or challenging situations, the anger that simmers just below the surface,

Addressing Childhood TraumaSusan Zuidema2021-03-17T18:07:23+00:00