WELCOME TO FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE (FYI)
Growing as a By-Youth For-Youth Organization
For Youth Initiative (FYI) serves youth aged 13-29 in the priority neighbourhood of Weston – Mount Dennis and surrounding neighbourhoods of West-end Toronto. FYI began as a project in the former City of York to respond to the crucial and pressing issues of youth disengagement, violence, crime, poverty and alienation among at-risk youth in the area. Incorporated in 2000, FYI acquired charitable status in 2004 and became a United Way member agency in 2005.
We are proud to have reached this juncture by adhering closely to our by-youth for-youth model. Young people are central players in the decision making process at FYI and hold leadership roles within the organization on the Board of Directors, as committee members, as volunteers and as staff. FYI strives to build strong youth leaders who are engaged and empowered to assume active roles in building healthy and vibrant communities.
Please check the rest of our website for more information. We hope you get to know our organization and help us in creating a more vibrant and resilient organization with your support. If you would like more information on how to get involved please check out our GET INVOLVED page or email us at getinvolved@foryouth.ca
WHAT’S NEW AT FYI?
Check out FYI in the News- “A matter of priority in Weston-Mount Dennis” Inside Toronto, April 26 2012
The 2012 Scholarship Application is released! Check out our 2012 2012 Scholarship Application-DEADLINE THURSDAY JUNE 7TH 2012. For More information visit our Scholarship page
Power of ONE Event a Tremendous Success- Thank you to all those who made the Power of ONE event such a powerful success! We were able to raise approximately $13000 with all of your support! Check out our Power of ONE event page for more pictures and more!!
Get Involved- Interested to Support Youth in Toronto? Take 3 mins to complete the Power of One Volunteer Survey
FYI Receives Partnership Grant Program- FYI is proud to announce that we were a successful applicant for the Ministry of Citizenship Immigration’s Partnership Grant Program. The funding will allow us to build a Shared Learning Curriculum within our Agency Mentorship Program and help us create our Power of One: Network Engagement Program to build inter-sectoral partnerships to strengthen the capacity of youth-led agencies.
Congrats to Lekan Olawoye on the Vital People Award- FYI’s Executive Director awarded Toronto Community Foundation’s Vital People Award -Read More
FYI is accepting Student Placements for Sept 2012- Check out our Volunteer page
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