CauseYNot Organization

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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