Highlights

 “The Ride is a chance for community members to learn more about the impact Rebound’s services have throughout Northumberland, and to generate funds that directly support our local children and youth.”

– Carol Beauchamp, Executive Director

 Who riding helps

At Rebound, we are committed to serving all children, youth, and families in Northumberland County with the services they need. Our clients thrive through participating in evidence-based approaches that are constantly developing to ensure that they are relevant to the ever-changing needs of children and youth in our community. The support of our generous donors and sponsors ensures that we meet the ever-increasing demands of our clients.

Through Ride for Rebound, funds are being raised that allow us to further our mission and help each client pave their own paths for success. As you ride for Rebound, the community is watching and learning about your impact. This establishes new valuable relationships with current and prospective clients – and raises awareness for the work we do at Rebound. 

Read the story

Before reaching out to Rebound, a local youth was experiencing mild-to-severe anxiety, undergoing anxiety attacks and losing interest in the activities that they once loved. Sadness began to creep into their life and they started to avoid the situations that caused them anxiety. Specifically, they avoided attending school because they were being bullied and experienced academic challenges. This resulted in the school threating to suspend the youth for missing school and, as a result, their sadness deepened more and more.

After learning about the services that Rebound offers, the youth welcomed the opportunity to meet with one of our skilled counsellors. While meeting with the counsellor weekly, the youth slowly grew more comfortable and began to rediscover the activities they once enjoyed, and even developed new ones like graphic art and advocacy for social issues.

This youth began to find motivation during their time at Rebound, seeking ways to create a new pathway for themselves. They were able to use the talents they discovered to find areas of joy and happiness in their life. Now a graphic artist who is earning an income by selling their art, the youth has also become a strong advocate for LGBTQ2+ youth.

After their time with Rebound, it was clear that the youth had grown and learned how to manage their anxiety. Now, social events are being attended by the youth with confidence, friendships are being built, and their anxiety attacks no longer have control over them.

“Knowing there was someone in your corner, we weren't alone. So many agencies were against us... we were judged and poked, it was all negative. The experience with Rebound was different. Even if it was just a little thing, you guys made it feel important…”

– CUIP Family