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
Centennial College's HYPE program presents 2008 graduates
On August 7, 2008, Centennial College held a graduation ceremony for close to 100 youth who recently completed the college's HYPE (Helping Youth Pursue Education) program. Read More... | View All
Funded Initiatives
- Somali Youth Association of Toronto (SOYAT): Bridging Cultural Divides
- Dorset Park Youth Council: LEARN Project
- Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough: Community Space Initiative
- Urbanarts Community Arts Council: beats.mind.movement
- Young and Potential Fathers
- St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club
News
News from the community
Posted February 25th, 2010 at 9:05 amYCF connects youth leaders with Management Advisory Services
Posted January 13th, 2010 at 3:40 pmFree Access to TDSB space through Priority Schools Initiative
Posted January 13th, 2010 at 10:13 amYCF: Inside Out, December 2009 edition
Posted December 21st, 2009 at 3:39 pmRead the 'YCF: Inside Out' e-newsletter - the first edition!
Posted October 22nd, 2009 at 2:31 pmUnited Way and the Province celebrate supporters of the Youth Challenge Fund
Posted September 17th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Testimonials
“The impact Art Starts has made on my life in such a short period of time is unbelievable. I used to be a youth that attended programming Art Starts provided in my community, and now I’m a manager of a…
