Youth Diversion Program
Funding of $1,000
March 2020
Kingston, Ontario
The Youth Diversion Program — working in partnership with kids, their families and other agencies — provides both intervention and prevention services to help divert area youth from problematic behaviour and the criminal justice system.
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Funding of $20,000
March 2020
Miramichi, New Brunswick
The Youth House serves a very vulnerable youth population in Miramichi and surrounding area in times of crisis and emergency. They are a not-for-profit organization that relies on support from community partners. The Youth House provides at-risk teens with critical services and stability to deal with complex life issues, reducing the risk of criminal and antisocial behaviour.
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Yale First Nation
Funding of $110,000
March 2020
Hope, British Columbia
Yale First Nation is a small Indigenous community that runs along the Fraser River in BC. They have traditionally relied heavily on fishing for sustenance, trade and survival. They’ve faced population issues, and have a renewed focus on boosting their capacity to retain their cultural practices and share traditional knowledge with younger generations.
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Funding of $50,000
March 2020
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Bear Clan is a nationally recognized, award-winning community group of activists who help support the marginalized population in Winnipeg and keep the community safer. It has grown from 12 volunteers in its first year to over 1,000 volunteers throughout the city today.
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