People Against Youth on Drugs (PAYD) is a very unique organization serving both the needs of our local youths, along with less fortunate children in impoverished parts of the world through our project Food 4 Humanity.  Our objective is to help keep kids in school and off the streets by providing scholarships, tutoring, and other programs that assist in meeting that purpose.  PAYD is a stepping stone for young people to achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations, even in the midst of adverse conditions such as poverty and negative influences.

Local Programs

Tutoring

82% of high school students drop out of school either because they are failing or they are not interested due to a lack of understanding.  Our free tutoring services help kids stay in school by providing assistance where it is needed the most.  We offer a number of free tutoring sessions for students such as Math, English and French.  Our tutoring program has proven to be effective in helping kids to keep their grades up and in turn motivating them to stay in school.

Drug Awareness

Through our drug awareness programs we offer a wide range of perspectives about how drugs affect our communities, our families and ultimately our body and mind.  Our program begins with an informative PowerPoint presentation, teaching young people what drugs are, and the different affects that each drug has on us, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.  The presentation is then followed by testimonies and true life stories of individuals who were involved in drug addiction and/or drug dealing, and the negative consequences it has had on their lives.  We also have law enforcement officers who speak of the criminal justice system and what it means once you have been caught up in the system; this is very important in that many young people do not know the consequences that follow a criminal record.  Also, depending on the venue, we may have entertainers attend to perform songs, step dances or a short skit for the kids.  Our program is concluded with a motivational speaker who encourages the youths to be positive and reach for their goals.

Summer Day Camp

PAYD summer day camp is fun filled and packed with a variety of activities to keep our campers busy and wanting more.  It allows the children to show off their creativity and talents through various types of art by creating plays, making musical instruments, choreographing dance routines, and producing various crafts.  They are also kept busy physically through a variety of sports and play.

After School Program
PAYD after school program is a free program designed to help the youth keep their minds and bodies on the positive/healthy aspects of life. It includes tutoring sessions, a variety of sports/play, the opportunity to learn various types of dance styles, occasional movie nights and youth group talk sessions on issues of bullying, self-esteem, self-awareness, healthy relationships and overall health and well-being.  It also gives the youth opportunities to form new friendships in a positive atmosphere. 


International Poverty Relief Project F4H

Food 4 Humanity

Through our project Food 4 Humanity we provide food, toys, clothes and school supplies to impoverished children in underdeveloped countries.  The great thing about Food 4 Humanity is, not only are we providing necessities to children who need them the most, but we are able to take our own Canadian youths to these poor countries to gain an experience that lasts them a life time.  Our youths volunteer their time and raise the funds to go to places such as Africa, South America and the Caribbean to help distribute bags of supplies in the community.  When they return home they have much more of an appreciation for the opportunities that we so often take for granted here in our great country.



Mission Statement
People Against Youth on Drugs is dedicated to working together in the lives of youths for better communities everywhere.  We believe that children are our future, but under the influence of illegal drugs they have no future.  Drugs lead to broken homes, violence, and criminal activity.  Our goal is to reach, teach and empower young people in becoming brighter stronger leaders.