About Us

In 1996, a health assessment revealed that youth were a population group least supported by the community.  St. Joseph's Community Health Centre gradually developed partnerships, volunteers and funding sources to develop programs and services for at-risk youth. In 1998, the Community Health Centre established a community based committee, The Resource Centre for Youth Steering Committee to guide further services and resources for youth. Partners were community agencies, business leaders, government service providers and youth who were concerned about young people and how Saint John was addressing their needs and issues. In 2000, the Business Anti-Poverty Initiative and its Youth Poverty Working Group adopted the TRC vision and framework as one of its priority strategies to reduce youth poverty and amalgamated to form one committee.

In June 2007, the TRC finally reached its dream and opened up its new facility with the generous support of the Saint John Rotary Club, the Provincial and Federal governments and the community.  We are here to provide a safe and encouraging environment that inspires youth to reach their full potential.