Youth Assisting Youth - OM for/pour CANVAS Arts Action Program

Youth Assisting Youth - OM for/pour CANVAS Arts Action Program

Grant programYouth Opportunities Fund
Grant typeYOF - Grassroots Innovation
Amount awarded$140,000
Duration24 months
Year2015-2016
Location served
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Toronto; Halton Peel; Simcoe York
Population servedLesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer (LGBTTQ+) youth, Youth in care or leaving care, Youth in low-income situations or from low-income families, Youth living with disabilities or special needs between the ages of 12 to 29
Age group12 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years
Description$140,000 over 24 months to run the nine-week ‘Celebrate! Body Positive Improv Program’ in schools and communities across the Greater Toronto Area. Youth will be equipped with creative tools to combat negative body image, gender-based violence, homophobia and transphobia. Funds will be used for staff and programming costs.
Grant resultYouth form and maintain healthy, close relationships; Youth are engaged in their community
Grant statusClosed