Inspiring Leaders through Opportunity, Innovation & Faith
In the early 2000's, a group of people who lived in the Weston- Mount Dennis community had a love for the arts and wanted to put on plays and performances within the community. Unable to secure funding for their endeavours, the group took it upon themselves to teach children the importance of arts and... Continue Reading →
The Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club (TKBGC) is a non-profit charitable organization that was founded in the 1900's. Within their community, TKBGC's goal is to provide needed resources, after school programs and at other times when youth are not in school, to help young people reach their potential. TKBGC offer many other programs throughout the year such as;... Continue Reading →
At St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club, their mission is to "provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life". St. Alban's Boys Club was founded in 1949 by Toronto Police Inspector, W. H. (Bill) Bolton. It began with just 25... Continue Reading →
Operating for more than 40 years, the Eastview (Toronto) Boys and Girls Club continues to provide youth with a safe and welcoming place to spend their time during the summer. Their vision, "to be at the forefront of community inclusion, leadership, well-being, participation and healthy development for the Eastview community", is constantly demonstrated in one of their locations:... Continue Reading →
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 →
The camp at St. Philip Neri - in association with The Centre for Spanish Speaking People Organization - is a camp for children and youth ages 7-13, and is located at St. Philip Neri Elementary School. The warm welcome from everyone at this camp creates an atmosphere of cheerfulness and high energy. With countless activities and trips, the fun... Continue Reading →
The Central Neighbourhood House (CNH) is an organization which provides programing for children in the St. James Town West Park and Region Park communities. They offer several programs such as arts and crafts, sports, drama, science and dance. CNH was founded in 1911. CNH is the second oldest settlement agency in Toronto! CNH was created because a... Continue Reading →
At the Boys and Girls Clubs of Weston-Mount Dennis, Chris Blackwood, the Program Coordinator, seeks to "give our children an opportunity to travel the city of Toronto with our trips." The Boys and Girls Clubs of Weston Mount-Dennis is known by many as "a good place to be". The club has an atmosphere of happiness... Continue Reading →
Charles E. Webster held a BBQ/Fundraising event to bring the community together. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lawrence Heights, Weston-Mount Dennis, St.Alban's Boys and Girls Club and Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club attended were all in attendance. Children, youth, parents and staff joined this event and it was a day filled with fun.... Continue Reading →
More than 40 out of the 300 summer job positions at Focus On Youth were given in custodial positions. Unlike our program's camp counsellors, custodians work in several high schools across the board to help caretakers prepare for the upcoming school year this Fall. One of these lucky participants was John Paolo de Lemos, a recent... Continue Reading →