On Tuesday, August 12, we’ll be hosting a community celebration at our Keele Community Hub in honour of International Youth Day and three decades of impact. This event will spotlight youth leadership and bring together local families, partners, and decision-makers to celebrate the strength and creativity of youth in York South-Weston and Oakwood-Vaughan.

RSVP TODAY and Join Us at the Event!

Sponsor the event: Sponsorships range from $500 to $2,500 Contact anne@foryouth.ca for more information

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration, FYI is launching a Back-to-School Essentials Drive, aiming to collect more than 200 teen-friendly backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene kits by August 1. The goal: ensure that local youth—especially those from newcomer, Black, and racialized communities—head into September with the confidence and tools to succeed        

Host a community drive: Collect supplies at your workplace, faith group, or organization

Donate online: No time to shop? Support the community drive financially and FYI staff will do the shopping for you!

What We’re Looking For:

·         New backpacks (teen-friendly styles preferred)

·         Notebooks, binders, pencil cases, pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters

·         Math sets, scientific calculators, reusable water bottles, lunch containers

·         Hygiene items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary products, travel-size soap/shampoo

·         Gift cards to Staples, Walmart, or Dollarama

In-kind product donations can be delivered weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FYI’s Keele Hub (1652 Keele Street, Unit 108) until Friday, August 1.

For more information contact FOR YOUTH INITIATIVE | (416)-653-3311 | INFO@FORYOUTH.CA