Guardians of the Children Canada

Guardians of the Children Canada (French: Gardiens Des Enfants Canada) is a Canadian Charitable founded in 2014 Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. [1] As of 2019, the organization has members in five Canadian provinces. The organization is composed of chapters of recreational motorcyclists across Canada.[2] Each chapter works locally with children and parents to help victims and raise awareness of child abuse and bullying.[3][4][5]

Guardians of the Children Canada
Established2014
Founded atWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
PurposeTo create a safer environment for all children
ServicesEducation, Support and protection for abused children
Websitewww.guardiansofthechildren.com//

Charity Work & Activities

The organization partners with child advocacy agencies, victim assistance groups and schools to raise awareness and provide education on child abuse as well as the anti-bullying movement. They offer support "at any time, day or night, in any way they can."[6][7][8] Members in each provincial chapter hold annual "Children Empowerment Rides"[9] with all local motorcyclists also encouraged to take part.[10] Members also attend local events[11] such as parades and celebrations, Comic-con and other organized events to raise awareness and obtain donations to assist children who have been – or are being – abused, and visit local schools to help educate on abuse and bullying.[12] Members will typically attended court proceedings to support the victims.[13][14][15][16] The group says its mission is to educate the public about child abuse and "to provide strength and stability to families in crisis."[17]

References
  1. "Corporations Canada | Guardians of the Children Canada". www.ic.gc.ca. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  2. Hunt, Katherine. "Guardians of the Children P.E.I. blue ribbon campaign raises awareness for child abuse | The Guardian". www.theguardian.pe.ca.
  3. "Fredericton biker organization dedicated to empowering victims of child abuse". Global News.
  4. Crosier, Steph (2017-07-23). "Benevolent bikers | The Kingston Whig-Standard". Thewhig.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  5. Haglund, Noah (February 10, 2017). "Guardian of the Children bikers want to comfort abused kids". HeraldNet.com.
  6. "Guardians of the Children provide support to abuse victim | The St.Catherine Standard". www.stcatharinesstandard.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  7. "Guardians of the Children show support for child witness".
  8. Grillo, Chantel. "The man at the centre of a horrendous child sex abuse case in Hamilton pleads guilty - CHCH". www.chch.com.
  9. Kay, Kim. "Local Chapter of Guardians of Children Set for Empower Children Ride". LacombeOnline.com.
  10. "P.E.I. biker group raising awareness about child abuse | The Guardian PEI". www.theguardian.pe.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  11. Anstey, Desiree. "Kensington Christmas Parade rolled through the streets in a festive flurry | The Journal Pioneer". www.journalpioneer.com.
  12. "Motorcycle ride aims to help empower children | Simcoe.com". www.simcoe.com. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  13. "Serenity's mom vows to sit vigil through Alberta court proceedings". Global News.
  14. "Former Boys and Girls Club employee gets 3 years in prison for child sex crime - CBC News". CBC. 2019-09-12. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  15. "Edmonton motorcycle club supporting abused children". Global News.
  16. "'Damaged' woman who sexually abused child advertised on Craigslist says she's 'worth saving' - CBC News". CBC. 2017-12-11. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  17. "Man given 8 years for sexually abusing girl advertised on Craigslist | CTV NEWS". www.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
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