Somali Centre for Family Services

Somali Centre for Family Services

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Economic Recovery and Resilience Fund
Amount awarded$238,100
Duration24 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Champlain
Population servedGirls, young women, non-binary, Newcomer, Francophone, 2SLGBTQIA+, Living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 6 to 29, In conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, In care or leaving care, In low-income situations or from low-income families, Who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, At-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years
Description$238,100 over 2 years to provide services for 200 economically disadvantaged Black youth, aged 12-14 and 15-19, living in Ottawa, helping them succeed with their education and in the job market. The grant will assist with the development of training and learning materials, staffing, providing educational and career counselling services and developing communications strategies.
Grant resultTo ensure that Black children and youth have the skills, knowledge, and supports they need to succeed in education and the job market of today and in the future.