The Lismore PCYC has been helping our local community since 1937, with a mission to 'empower young people to reach their potential through Police and community partnerships'.

The organisation is a registered charity and relies on volunteers to run many of its activities, which include gymnastics, martial arts classes, Safe Drivers Courses and high-impact police programs, such as Fit for Life and Fit for Change.

To raise much-needed funds the PCYC Lismore is putting on a Community Open Day this Saturday (April 5) between 10am and 2pm at the PYCY building on Dawson Street, in the old Trinity Catholic College car park.

There will be a gymnastics showcase plus some kids 'come and try sessions', martial arts and boxing demonstrations, a fundraising BBQ and raffle (with fantastic prizes donated by local businesses) and face painting.

Lismore PCYC Club Manager Rob Johnson said, "I have organised some of my fabulous and committed team to showcase what PCYC has to offer this Saturday.

"It's really important the community gets to know that PCYC is a Not-for-Profit Charity that stands strong in its commitment and mission, especially here in Lismore, with its strong history of resilience.

"The open day is a great opportunity for the community to connect with the PCYC team, get kids active and fundraise for our life-changing programs. We hope to see you there to support us and our cause." 

The money raised will be put into local youth through a variety of programs:

• Fit for Life: Early morning intervention program focusing on physical/ mental wellbeing and nutrition
• Fit for Change: School based program combining fitness activities with healthy lunch 
• Improved access to the Safer Drivers Course
• Workplace training initiatives such as our recent fully funded Barista course with students from Lismore High School or our upcoming first aid training with Casino High

DETAILS:

• PCYC Lismore Community Open Day
• Corner Orion and Dawson Street, Lismore
• Saturday, April 5
• 10am to 2pm