HISTORY of our building:
The Venosta train station was first built in the late 19th century by Edgar Berryman - (Up the Gatineau! Volume 43, page 64.)

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Be and Become started up under ACSADK (The Kazabazua Cultural Association) in Kazabazua in 2011 with a federal 'Skills Link' project, an employment program for out of school and work youth, funded by Service Canada. Now we exist as a registered not-for-profit organization.  With the need for a youth center in this region, we were donated the train station in 2017. 
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OUR MISSION: 

Increase youth-community connections by developing and supporting community-based activities that encourage youth engagement and leadership to empower youth 9 to 34 years of age in their own development.

 

Through the operations of the Be and Become 'Station', we aim to serve youth of the Gatineau Valley region, while offering connections between them and local resources, services, mentors, and training and employment opportunities. We offer regular youth programming, special events workshops, regular drop in hours, and outreach support.