Christie Refugee Welcome Centre

Christie Refugee Welcome Centre

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - System Innovations
Amount awarded$237,700
Duration24 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Essex, Kent, Lambton, Niagara, Toronto
Population servedBlack youth, Racialized youth, Newcomer youth, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years
DescriptionSupporting collaborative work with a $237,700 grant over 2 years to complete the groundwork phase to develop pathways that enhance access to the immigration system for unaccompanied or separated Black and racialized youth aged 12 to 19 in the Essex, Kent, Lambton, Niagara, and Toronto regions as they navigate legal immigration proceedings. The aim is to improve communication between government agencies and partner organizations with two-way feedback mechanisms to ensure that service provisions on both sides meet refugee youths' needs.
Grant resultProviding mentorship opportunities for youth in and leaving care and/or youth involved in the justice system