Our Projects
Diverse, youth-led initiatives creating real change in Ottawa's communities.
Rally Up — Youth Racket Sports League
Funding
$3,000
Participants
25+
Duration
3 months
A youth-led racket sports training and tournament series bringing free sport access to Ottawa youth, with mentorship, certifications, and stipends for all participants.
Participant Benefits
- •Coached training sessions with certified instructors
- •CPR-C certification for youth leads
- •Mentorship and leadership development
- •$100 honorarium per youth project lead
- •Certificate of achievement + reference letter
Community Garden Initiative
Funding
$3,500
Participants
20
Duration
4 months
Urban garden project teaching sustainable food production and community building in a downtown neighborhood.
Participant Benefits
- •Hands-on gardening training
- •Community organizing skills
- •Sustainability certification
- •Honorarium and fresh produce rewards
- •Social impact certificate
Tech Workshop Series
Funding
$4,000
Participants
30+
Duration
2 months
Introduction to coding, web design, and digital literacy for underserved youth communities.
Participant Benefits
- •Industry-relevant tech skills
- •Mentorship from tech professionals
- •Digital literacy certification
- •Portfolio-building opportunities
- •Job readiness training
Youth Art Festival
Funding
$2,500
Participants
40+
Duration
5 months
Community art festival celebrating youth creativity, cultural expression, and artistic development.
Participant Benefits
- •Professional art instruction
- •Exhibition opportunities
- •Artistic leadership skills
- •Community connection
- •Artist certificate
Combined Project Impact
Total Funding Distributed
$15,000+
Youth Participants
115+
Communities Served
Multiple
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