Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre - OM for/pour Friends of CAB
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre - OM for/pour Friends of CAB
Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$255,000
Duration36 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Population servedBlack youth, Two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (2SLGBTQ+) youth, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29, Youth in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age group15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth living with special needs
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $255,000 grant over 3 years to improve the health and wellness of marginalized genders (trans, non-binary, agender, women, gender diverse) through peer-led, culturally relevant and identity-affirming supports that provide a more accessible alternative to professional services and strengthen cultural connections for Caribbean, African, and Black youth aged 19 to 25 in the Greater Toronto Area.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections