CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals - OM for/pour Ubuntu Neighbourhood Organization (UNO)

CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals - OM for/pour Ubuntu Neighbourhood Organization (UNO)

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Youth Innovations
Amount awarded$255,000
Duration36 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack youth, Racialized youth, 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 group15 to 19 years
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $255,000 grant over 3 years to encourage safety, community, and mentorship by providing drop-in services, tutoring, workshops on financial literacy, mental health supports, a Girl's Program and an annual basketball tournament for Black youth aged 15 to 19, that are at risk of conflict with the law and gun violence in The Esplanade community.
Grant resultCreating safe spaces for Indigenous and/or Black youth to build strong community and cultural connections