JOE CALENDINO ON CBC LIFE’S SHOW, THE GOODS

“There is no glitz, glamour or glory in prison or in addiction.” – Joe Calendino on working with at-risk youth. Watch the full interview with CBC’s The Goods here.
JOE CALENDINO SPEAKS TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN KELOWNA ABOUT THE DANGERS OF GANG LIFE

Kelowna parents were given advice at a public forum held last Wednesday on how to steer their kids away from potential criminal gang-related activities. The guest speakers at the meeting, held at the Hollywood Education Centre, were Safer Schools Together trainers Kieron McConnell and Rob Rai, along with former full-patch Hells Angel Joe Calendino. McConnell […]
FORMER HELLS ANGEL HOPES TO STEER YOUTH AWAY FROM LIVES OF CRIME

Joe Calendino, Co-Founder of the Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative, wants to prepare kids to say no to gangs and drugs. Read the full story in The Runner here.
‘EVERY KID IS AT RISK’: LOCAL GROUP TRIES TO DETER KIDS FROM GANGS

Joe Calendino and Ary Azez discuss how YBYG helps kids stay clear of gang life by running after school recreational activities like martial arts as well as providing peer support and connections to jobs. Read the full CTV News article and watch the video here.
An Ex-Hells Angel Tells Us What it Takes to Beat Addiction

When I sat down with former full patch Hells Angel Joe Calendino earlier this month, it was on the heels of a deadly week of gang shootings across Metro Vancouver. It started with one dead in Surrey on August 30, followed by another shooting that killed an 18-year-old and wounded another teen in Abbotsford August […]
Keeping at-risk teens away from gang life

Global News Hour @ 6 Joe, Brenda, Ary and Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative participants featured here on Global News for back to school week. This fall, we are expanding our reach to connect with younger kids in response to feedback that the world of drugs, gang and crime is reaching them before […]
Gang prevention program expands to Surrey elementary schools amid Metro Vancouver Violence

The Province, September 6, 2017 “As preteens march off to elementary schools in Surrey this week, a group of elder peers is making plans to steer them away from the deadly path to gang life….” Read more from The Province on our effort to reach younger kids this fall.
Her Excellency Sharon Johnson to Visit Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative
Vancouver, British ColumbiaThursday, June 1, 12 p.m. Visit of the Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Program by Her Excellency Sharon Johnston Mrs. Johnston will visit Spectrum School to learn more about the Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative and to hear from youth beneficiaries about the positive impact the program is having on their lives. […]
Public Safety Strategy “Taking Action Together”
Joe Calendino shares the values and purpose of Yo Bro | Yo Girl and how he hopes to continue working with the Surrey School District to provide youth with a place to belong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPNZmmlEAnA&feature=emb_imp_woyt
Former Hells Angels member talks choices
Vancouver, British ColumbiaThursday, June 1, 12 p.m. ” The new reality of the lethal drug that is on the streets has changed since Joe Calendino, a former full patch member of the Hells Angels, was involved in the gang world, but he stresses the importance of choices. ” -Vernon Morning Star