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Global News Morning’s Kevin Hirschfield learns about Pan Am Place, a home for youth, at-risk men and visits the Pan Am Boxing Club to find out how it plays a part in the day of a Pan Am Place resident. Watch it now at globalnews.ca
At first, boxing would seem an odd way to combat the challenges facing young at-risk men in danger of slipping through the cracks. But to Harry Black, it’s a perfect fit. Read more at winnipegsun.com
Tommy’s life before coming to Pan Am Place was pure chaos. It was nothing more than booze, drugs and living on the streets. Now Tommy has an education, job and a new family to support him along the way. “Pan Am Place gave me a completely new outlook on life. The old me is no more […]
Pan Am Place Sleep Out 2018 Media Advisory Pan Am Place Sleep Out 2018 International Media Advisory
On Feb. 16, Manitobans will sleep outside in cold temperatures to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness. Read more at globalnews.ca
This is the story of Con, a PAP resident that has used boxing and community service to change his life. He is a proud member of Pan Am Boxing Club and he has been an amazing example of the attitude and philosophy that we’re all about. After his family escaped post-genocide Rwanda, Con came to […]
An upcoming event in Winnipeg will get people testing their endurance all while supporting a good cause. Harry Black, founder of local charity Pan Am Place, joined Global News Morning with more on The Iron Ride. Read more at globalnews.ca
Twenty-four hour Iron Ride raised funds for Pan Am Place. After 24 hours of hard riding, tired Winnipeggers stepped off stationary bikes in Old Market Square at noon Sunday. Read more at cbc.ca
While the temperature dropped overnight, Harry Black and 15 other people huddled with blankets and mittens to raise money for Winnipeggers in need. Black is president of the Pan Am Boxing Club and Pan Am Place, which provides transitional housing for at-risk youth… Read more on cbc.ca
A brave group of Winnipeggers hit the streets in the Exchange District for an outdoor sleepout on a night when the low reached -26 Celsius by the next morning. The goal is to raise money and awareness for programs run at Pan Am Place. The transitional housing facility gives 18 to 25-year-old men at risk […]