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United Way and the Province celebrate supporters of the Youth Challenge Fund
Published September 17, 2009 at 10:50 am EST
September 17, 2009 – Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and United Way Toronto’s Frances Lankin joined Youth Challenge Fund Chair and Toronto Argonauts CEO Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons last night at a special reception at Queen’s Park, honouring individuals and members of the private sector who have supported the work of YCF and helped build young leaders in the city’s 13 priority neighbourhoods.
Dorset Park Youth Council launches sports pad
Published August 13, 2009 at 4:13 pm EST
Youth living in the Dorset Park community have created a safe space for their peers to gather and play with the opening of the McGregor Park Diverse Sports Pad on August 13, 2009.
Youth Challenge Fund announces $46.6M in total investment for Toronto youth
Published May 7, 2009 at 12:00 am EST
May 7, 2009 – Toronto’s Youth Challenge Fund (YCF) today announced its last round of funding, bringing the total investment to $46.6 million for 111 initiatives led by youth in Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods. This final round of funding, providing $27.6 million for 17 initiatives, aims to leave a lasting legacy in the community, ensuring the work of YCF lives on through the physical spaces created, and through the partnerships established between youth and community organizations across the city.
Youth Challenge Fund launches $1.4 million "Team Up For Youth" partnership with Toronto's professional sports teams
Published September 30, 2008 at 3:57 pm EST
Toronto’s four major league sports teams - the Blue Jays, Argonauts, Maple Leafs and Raptors - joined together on September 25, 2008 at Rogers Centre to launch ‘Team Up For Youth’ — a partnership among the teams’ charitable arms and the Youth Challenge Fund.
YCF announces $4.8 million in investments for Toronto youth
Published August 14, 2008 at 2:25 pm EST
On August 5, 2008, YCF announced fifth-round funding, providing $4.8 million for six youth-led initiatives across Toronto’s 13 priority neighbourhoods. The funding will support initiatives that provide sustainable opportunities for underserved youth through unique collaborative partnerships including large public institutions as well as grassroots organizations.