The HopeWorks Connection - OM for/pour SoundCheck

The HopeWorks Connection - OM for/pour SoundCheck

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$137,500
Duration36 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Toronto
Population servedBlack/Afro-diasporic/Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro-Latinx youth, Racialized youth (other than Black youth), Newcomer youth, Youth at-risk of dropping out or have dropped out of school, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29, Youth vulnerable of becoming or are in conflict with the law
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 25 years, 12 to 29 years for youth with special needs or disabilities, Parents or guardians of young people
Description$137,500 over 36 months to implement a music instruction and mentorship program for 15 to 24 years old racialized youth in the Weston Road Mt. Dennis area of Toronto to build healthy relationships and develop leadership, teamwork and self-confidence. Funds will be used for staff salaries, musician mentors and resources.
Grant resultYouth form and maintain healthy, close relationships
Grant statusClosed