Stolen From Africa / Volé D'Afrique - OM for/pour The Empress Walk Initiative
Stolen From Africa / Volé D'Afrique - OM for/pour The Empress Walk Initiative
Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$299,100
Duration36 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
Toronto?
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Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Racialized parents, guardians, and caregivers, Newcomer parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with disabilities or special needs, Parents, guardians, and caregivers in low income situations, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are not engaged or are at risk of not being engaged with education, employment, or training programs
Age groupNot applicable
Description Delivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $299,100 grant over 3 years to create culturally safe spaces, virtual and in-person, to provide mentorship for Black single parents of children with autism in Toronto, addressing their mental health and their child’s needs as well as help improve their navigation to access healthcare and education services.
Grant resultSupporting parents, guardians and caregivers to effectively navigate, access, and influence systems that affect family well-being