Who We Are
The Youth Challenge Fund has brought together government and privately-matched funds in a common purpose: to improve opportunities for Toronto's young people, particularly in the city’s 13 priority neighbourhoods. The Government of Ontario invested an initial $15 million in YCF in February 2006. United Way Toronto leveraged additional provincial matching funds by raising $15.8 million through generous donations from the private sector and individuals. The total commitment to YCF was $46.6 million. As of March 2009, the YCF Board has approved all funding for allocation to 111 youth-led initiatives across the 13 priority neighbourhoods.
Initiative Highlights
S’Lam Youth Hub: Uniting young people in Steeles-L’Amoreaux
The Scarborough neighbourhood of Steeles-L’Amoreaux is home to various ethno-racial populations. However, they tend to live in isolation from one another, in smaller communities associated with strict turf boundaries. Read More... | View All
News
YCF Annual Report
Posted December 16th, 2010 at 10:30 amEast Scarborough Boys & Girls Club breaks ground on new youth space
Posted June 29th, 2010 at 11:35 amYCF Inside Out: June 2010 edition
Posted June 28th, 2010 at 2:25 pmYouth launch new space in Weston-Mt. Dennis
Posted April 30th, 2010 at 6:00 pmYCF: Inside Out, March 2010 edition
Posted March 30th, 2010 at 10:05 amNews from the community
Posted February 25th, 2010 at 9:05 am
Testimonials
“YCF has done something magical and we need to build on this.”
