WHO	Youth aged 13- 17 who are newcomers to Canada
WHAT	Recreational activities include basketball, badminton, soccer, hockey, table tennis, workshops, computer lab, cooking, art projects, board/video games, outings, english conversation circles etc.
WHY	To support newcomer youth in developing friendships, accessing programs and services, learning about Canadian culture and getting connected to their community
WHEN	Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm and 6:00pm – 7:30pm
CONTACT	Labib at 416-392-0335, labib@scaddingcourt.org
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Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN

 

DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2020 at 5pm.

 

For more information or to Apply NOW, please visit:

https://www.torontohousing.ca/residents/getting-involved/scholarships/Pages/IIODS.aspx

 

Background:

Since 2003, Scadding Court Community Centre has partnered with Toronto Community Housing, Toronto Police Services and other partners to provide scholarship opportunities to marginalized youth living in low-income housing across the City.

 

Investing in Our Diversity (IIOD) is a unique scholarship program, as recipients are chosen based not solely upon academic achievements, but also on demonstrated leadership in diversity, anti-racism and safety projects in their communities. It also gives applicants access to field-related employment opportunities, career building support and meaningful networks. Through our GTA-wide academic partners, recipients also receive a second year matching scholarship to students who maintain a specific GPA.

 

Over 17 years, IIOD has awarded over 500 students more than $1M in scholarships.

 

Providing equitable opportunities for young people to develop new skills, explore their interests, and enhance pride in their communities help make neighbourhoods safer, healthier, and stronger.

 

As of 2018, Toronto Community Housing took on the lead coordination role with the Scholarship Program. Please visit the Toronto Community Housing Website for more information, or if there is a specific question for our local community, please send a note to scccinfo@scaddingcourt.org if you live in the Atkinson Co-op, or broader Alexandra Park neighbourhood.

 

To know about our partners, Click here.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and social distancing measures, this program has been modified for virtual format. Please visit our Online workshops and Live Talks

 

WHO	Local youth (aged 16-24) who are or have been impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.
WHAT	HeARTwork will feature: An overnight retreat for youth to chat with one another and share their own experiences around mental health, community, and resiliency. A certificate of completion
WHY	A 14 week arts-based workshop series for youth (aged 16-24) who are or have been impacted by mental health and substance use challenges. Peer-led group discussions on health promotion, substance use prevention, and harm reduction; youth-led music production (beat production, studio time), workshops, visual arts (animation, painting, etc.), photography, beauty/wellness, spoken word and writing workshops with guest facilitation by local Toronto artists. Youth learn fundamentals of presenting at, and curating, arts showcases. The Program includes: an overnight retreat for youth to chat with one another and share their own experiences around mental health, community, and resiliency, and a certificate of completion
WHEN	HeARTwork will start on February 11th, 2020 and continue every other Tuesday. Scadding Court Community Centre 707 Dundas Street West 6:00-8:00 pm Room 2
CONTACT	jazzmin@scaddingcourt.org mugdad@scaddingcourt.org
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