Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) - OM for/pour RAFIKI

Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion (HCCI) - OM for/pour RAFIKI

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$500,000
Duration48 months
Year2021-2022
Location served
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Hamilton
Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Newcomer parents, guardians, and caregivers, Francophone parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers in low income situations
Age groupNot applicable
DescriptionDelivering a project that builds on the success of a proven model or program with a $500,000 grant over 4 years to assist with staffing and program costs to scale up and provide integration support through a series of workshops such as language support, computer literacy and cultural events for newcomer Black Francophones in the Hamilton area, supporting newcomer parents, guardians and caregivers with navigating systems as they access resources, and opportunities while they integrate to their new life.
Grant resultSupporting parents, guardians and caregivers to effectively navigate, access, and influence systems that affect family well-being