Who We Are
The Youth Challenge Fund brings together government and privately-matched funds in a common purpose: to improve opportunities for Toronto's young people, particularly in poorly served neighbourhoods in the city's suburban areas. The Province of Ontario has invested $15 million and provided another $15 million in matching funds. The matching funds have been set up to encourage donations from the private sector and individuals, bringing the total potential investment to $45 million by March 2009.
Message from Michael Clemons,
Chair of the YCF (QuickTime 17.44 MB)
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
Join YCF on May 7th for a special community celebration!
Posted April 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 pmYouth Challenge Fund launches $1.4 million "Team Up For Youth" partnership with Toronto's professional sports teams
Posted September 30th, 2008 at 3:57 pmYCF announces $4.8 million in investments for Toronto youth
Posted August 14th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Testimonials
“Working with youth [through the Caring Village Promoting Excellence Program], I can officially say that my mind is set up to be working with kids in the future.”