CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals - OM for/pour Community Catalysts Initiative
CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals - OM for/pour Community Catalysts Initiative
Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Family Innovations
Amount awarded$300,000
Duration36 months
Year2024-2025
Location served
Hamilton?
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Population servedBlack parents, guardians, and caregivers, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children in conflict or at risk of being in conflict with the law, Parents, guardians, and caregivers at risk of contact or in contact with child welfare services, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Parents, guardians, and caregivers and/or their children living with mental health needs and/or addictions, Parents, guardians, and caregivers whose children are not engaged or are at risk of not being engaged with education, employment, or training programs
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a $300,000 grant over 3 years to build a nurturing family-oriented environment by hosting weekly and monthly workshops and events that will build resilience and foster a strong sense of community belonging for Black parents, guardians and caregivers in the Hamilton region.
Grant resultCreate opportunities for Indigenous and/or Black parents, guardians and caregivers to help families build strong community and cultural connections, strengthen relationships, and heal from trauma
Grant statusActive