United Way of Thunder Bay  
“Youth 4 Community” Funding

The United Way of Thunder Bay implemented a new funding program in 2010.  The Youth 4 Community Fund is a way of encouraging young people to get involved in philanthropy, build community awareness and learn new skills.  It also will help address some of the needs in our community around youth priorities.

Students in our local high schools have raised funds that will become part of the United Way Community Fund.  These “student raised” funds will be reserved for youth programs, services and projects.  Registered charitable organization in Thunder Bay can apply for these funds by filling in the Youth 4 Community Application form.

“All that kids can be” is one of the United Way of Thunder Bay’s focus areas.  In a recent research project, that ended with the release of the YOUth:  A Call to Action Report, it was found that the community needs to work together to address issues that are having a negative impact on our youth. 

The report identified the following youth priority areas:  Education, Employment, Youth Recreation and Neighbourhood Hubs, Health, Anti Racism and Discrimination, Housing and Youth Involvement and Leadership. 

The Youth 4 Community Fund will provide a maximum funding amount of $10,000.00 per organization for one program, service or project that is youth orientated.  Youth are identified as ages 13-24 years old.

For more information please contact
Sandra Albertson, Director of Community Impact at: 
salbertson@unitedway-tbay.on.ca
or call 626-1766.

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