For Youth Initiative

http://www.foryouth.ca

This initiative received Round 1 funding to conduct a feasibility assessment of a potential expansion and renovation of FYI's existing space into a youth-friendly, community service hub. Two youth leaders from the Weston-Mt.Dennis community were hired to engage local youth to complete the feasibility study.

The hired staff and local youth were directly involved in the process from start to finish, building relationships with staff at the City of Toronto and learning to advocate for themselves and their needs. As result of this initiative, FYI was able to solicit and secure additional funding for their 10,000 sq ft expansion from several funders; including YCF's Legacy funding. FYI will continue to create employment opportunities for local youth through the space expansion in both the construction and programming phases.  This will enhance FYI's  capacity, as a youth-led organization, to serve youth from the Weston-Mt. Dennis neighbourhood.