Zach Gordon Youth Center

Vaccine clinic & BBQ at Zach Gordon Youth Center today, July 1, at 3-5 p.m.

Get a COVID-19 vaccine and enjoy a hamburger at Zach Gordon Youth Center today, July 1, at 3 – 5 p.m. The youth center is partnering with SEARHC’s Front Street Clinic to hold a vaccine clinic and a BBQ. Anyone ages 12 and up is eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The clinic will provide first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine if available. No appointment is necessary.

If you can’t make it to this clinic, Front Street Clinic will hold additional clinics at ZGYC on the following Thursdays – July 22, August 12, and September 2.

The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for ages 12 and up; Johnson & Johnson for ages 18 and up. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, or have written parental/guardian permission.

For more information, contact the Zach Gordon Youth Center at 586-2635

 

 

July 1st, 2021|

Shéiyi X̱aat Hít will house runaway & homeless youth in Juneau

The City and Borough of Juneau Zach Gordon Youth Center and the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) have partnered to open Shéiyi X̱aat Hít, a shelter that will serve runaway or homeless youth and young adults in Juneau. Shéiyi X̱aat Hít will be located in the Mendenhall Valley at 9290 Hurlock Avenue and is set to open this spring.

“THRHA is honored to be a partner in this community effort to support Juneau’s youth. Shéiyi X̱aat Hít symbolizes the words from our elders, the trees stayed strong by the roots intertwined below the soil to hold them up. This place is like that, a network of support for our youth,” THRHA President/CEO Jacqueline Kus.een Pata said.

The name Shéiyi X̱aat Hít, which means Spruce Root House, was gifted to the project by X’unei Lance Twitchell. As property managers of the house, THRHA has secured funding to make repairs to the building, purchase furniture, and get it ready to house occupants. THRHA leases the property from CBJ for $100 a year for the purpose of providing youth services.

Zach Gordon Youth Center (ZGYC) will be project managers. ZGYC is currently hiring staff, going through the State of Alaska licensing process for residential facilities serving youth, and general program development.

“It is our intention with Shéiyi X̱aat Hít to create a program that is culturally responsive, trauma informed, and incorporates positive youth development. We are working with our partners to create a space where runaway and homeless youth can feel safe, supported, and lifted by their community while they get the help they need to transition into stable housing successfully. We are so grateful to be doing this with THRHA. It is really wonderful what we can do for our young folks – and our community as a whole – when we start from a place of connection and collaboration,” CBJ Youth Development and Services Manager Jorden Nigro said.

The house will serve up to six youth ages 10-18 who have runaway or are homeless, and up to four homeless young adults ages 18-20 in an attached apartment.

Funders involved in this project are: Alaska Community Foundation, Northern Light United Church, the federal Family and Youth Services Bureau, Juneau Community Foundation, Alaska Mental Health Trust, Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, and Friends of Zach Gordon Youth Center.

For more information, contact:

March 2nd, 2021|

Zach Gordon Youth Center hiring for multiple new positions; apply by Feb. 24

The Zach Gordon Youth Center, a division of the City and Borough of Juneau’s Parks and Recreation Department, is hiring for multiple new positions located at the new, as-yet-to-be-opened Mendenhall Valley area youth shelter for runaway and homeless youth. Positions include:

The Zach Gordon Youth Center values wellness, connection and growth, and its diverse, creative staff are passionate about serving the community. These new positions offer an opportunity to help create an inclusive and caring place for Juneau’s most vulnerable youth.

Apply by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24. For detailed information on these position listings and to apply, visit CBJ’s employment page.

February 17th, 2021|

Juneau Libraries, City Museum & Permit Center return to in-person service; pools & ice rink adjust operations

Due to the City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center lowering the overall community risk to Level 2 Moderate, some City and Borough of Juneau facilities are returning to in-person service:

  • Juneau Public Libraries: Mendenhall Valley Library and Douglas Library are opening to in-person service today, January 12, at noon, and will operate Monday – Friday, noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The Downtown Library will remain curbside until January 19 due to ongoing interior construction work. Check juneau.org/library for more information.
  • Juneau-Douglas City Museum: The City Museum will be open to in-person service Thursday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 586-3572 or email [email protected].
  • Permit Center: The Permit Center is opening to in-person service Wednesday, January 13, and will operate Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to conduct business from a distance can still utilize services over the telephone or email. Pre-application conferences will also be available in person, though phone or Zoom remain options if desired. For information on permit applications, plan submittals, and pre-application meetings, visit the Community Development Department website or call 586-0770.
  • Juneau Pools: Augustus Brown Swimming Pool (AGB) & Dimond Park Aquatic Center (DPAC) will end reservations and resume drop-in recreation on January 19 with a maximum capacity of 50 for DPAC and 30 for AGB; visit juneaupools.org for the latest schedules. The fitness area, locker rooms, and showers are open. Sauna, hot tub, slides, and play features remain closed; no group programs or lessons will be offered.
  • Treadwell Ice Arena: Treadwell will have open skates every Friday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. beginning January 22. Reservations are required. Guests are encouraged to bring their own skates and helmets, but skate rentals are available and included in admission. Maximum capacity on ice is 20; maximum capacity in the building is 50. For more information, go to juneau.org/parks-recreation/treadwell-arena.
  • Zach Gordon Youth Center: Zach Gordon Youth Center will allow a maximum capacity of 35. For more information, go to juneau.org/parks-recreation/zach-gordon/zgyc.
January 12th, 2021|

Zach Gordon Youth Center looking for turkey box donations

This holiday season, Zach Gordon Youth Center is partnering with St. Vincent de Paul Juneau and Love INC to provide turkey boxes for families in Juneau.

The following non-perishable items can be donated at the Zach Gordon Youth Center, the St. Vincent de Paul Office (8617 Teal Street), Super Bear IGA, and Foodland:

  • Boxed Stuffing Mix
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Canned Yams or Fresh Yams
  • Canned Corn
  • Canned Green Beans
  • Turkey Gravy Mix
  • Canned Jellied Cranberry Sauce
  • Canned or Boxed Chicken Broth

These perishable items can be donated at the St. Vincent de Paul Office on 8617 Teal Street:

  • Turkeys (big need this year)
  • Pies
  • Butter

To arrange a pickup of your donations, call 586-0463. To volunteer to deliver turkey boxes, call Chris Gianotti at 321-1643.

November 9th, 2020|
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