Going the distance is nothing new to these folks — even if it involves staying out overnight in frigid temperatures. The staff at Pan Am Place, who are also trainers at Pan Am Boxing Club, have answered the bell to spend Friday night camped outside to raise funds and awareness for the young men’s transitional […]

Young fighters put up their gloves at Pan Am Boxing Club on Saturday evening, all in the name of charity. “We’re here today to watch, spectate, participate in Take it Outside, which is an annual fundraising event for Pan Am Place, which is a residence that we developed for young men that are homeless,” said […]

A new transitional housing complex opened Thursday to give young at-risk men somewhere to call home before ending up on the streets. Pan Am Place is a branch of Pan Am Boxing & Athletic Club on McDermot Avenue and will provide housing and services to at-risk men between the ages of 18-24. Two men currently call […]

A Winnipeg boxing club is trying to take at-risk youth off the streets and offer them a place to live, positive role models and training in the ring. Pan Am Place has converted an Exchange District building into a haven for the city’s youth. 16-year-old Brandon Barron goes three times a week. He joined the […]