Mission statement: East Toronto Family Community Centre is committed to improving the quality of life for residents primarily in the area bounded by Greenwood, Broadview, Danforth and Queen Streets. To this end, Eastview mobilizes resources from a variety of public, private and community partners. Eastview has built a strong connection with the community for... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Triple Balance Community Services
Triple Balance Community Services has been part of the TCDSB's Focus on Youth program for 3 years. Their summer camp's mission is to provide an affordable, fun and fulfilling program to connect families and youth to recreational activities. The summer camp program is designed for recreational purposes such as arts, sports and leadership activities. Their week's... Continue Reading →
Profile: Custodial Position (Chaminade College School)
Kingsley Bonsu works with Focus on Youth this summer as a custodian at Chaminade College School. His daily routine consists of cleaning litter on the school's property, move around furniture for the upcoming school year, and maintain the building for all summer camp and summer school programs. Kingsley stated his favourite part of his job is... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
Youth Employment Experience (YEP) is a program for 13-16 year-old participants. Their main focus is to their increase participants’ involvement and leadership within the community, increase their pre-employment knowledge and skills, their confidence and ability to access relevant community resources, and to provide opportunities meet other young people. The participants undergo training within the first two weeks,... Continue Reading →
Focus on Youth Promo #3
By Adrian Camara and Khris Persaud
Focus on Youth Promo #2
By Zoe Melo and Keenon Peterson
By. Christina and Stefan Music: Love Actually Theme song & Onerepublic - Good Life
Focus on Youth Promo #4
Focus On Youth Promo #1
by: Mercy Cacdac and Katrina Llanes Music: FIFA World Cup 2010 South Africa Official Theme Song- Wavin' Flag Pink Panther