Community Development Halton - OM for/pour Resiliency 4 Recovery

Community Development Halton - OM for/pour Resiliency 4 Recovery

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$140,000
Duration24 months
Year2016-2017
Location served
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Halton Peel
Population servedYouth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29
Age group19 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities
DescriptionDelivering a project at the idea or conceptual stage with a grant of $140,000 over 24 months to host weekly peer support meetings and community engagement opportunities for youth with mental health or addictions concerns in Oakville. It will give youth access to tools and resources supporting personal development and provide opportunities to lead initiatives in support of the community, such as overdose awareness campaigns and gardening programs.
Grant resultYouth form and maintain healthy, close relationships
Grant statusClosed