Rexdale Women's Centre - OM for/pour Rexdale Youth Mentorship (RXYM)
Rexdale Women's Centre - OM for/pour Rexdale Youth Mentorship (RXYM)
Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$476,200
Duration48 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Population servedBlack youth, Racialized youth, Newcomer 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 low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth living with special needs
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $476,200 grant over 4 years to design and deliver a 35-Week Youth Mentorship Program that provides academic, emotional, and social support for Black youth aged 13 to 21 living in Rexdale, Toronto, and surrounding communities, aiming to increase their knowledge of community organizations, summer employment and volunteer opportunities and help them navigate their academic school year.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections