our Youth Inspire Series Partner
We are happy to announce RBC as our official Youth Inspire Series Partner. Visit our Youth Inspire Community Day page for updates on this year’s event being held on November 28th at Appleby College.
Our Online learning platform partners
ontario trillium foundation
A grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation enabled DTBY to implement the technology to offer a series of online courses and programs to youth across Ontario. This Enhance Your Finance course is just the beginning, and we are excited to use this as a launchpad for several more programs for youth in the near future.
Burlington Foundation
A grant from the Burlington Foundation has enabled DTBY to implement the Emotional Resilience and Wellness Online “Leader Within” Program , designed to arm participants with the tools and mindset to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and grace. Tailored for ages 14–24, this program is free and will boost participants’ self-esteem, hone essential life skills, and establish meaningful connections within their community.
our community equity and inclusion strategy partner
A grant from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund (CSRF) enabled DTBY to onboard an equity and inclusion consultant to evaluate DTBY’s program curriculum and lead the development of a new series of programs designed to engage youth in conversations around racism and allyship. This will will support DTBY’s efforts to modernize and adapt to community needs by ensuring our programs are inclusive and representative of the communities we serve.
“Catalyzed by a transformative grant from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, Dare to Be Youth has embarked on an incredible journey to empower our youth. Their dedication to fostering an inclusive and representative community space was evident at the Youth Inspire Community Day. Witnessing the positive impact of the Canada Community Services Recovery Fund firsthand, I am proud to support Dare to Be Youth in their mission to champion equity, dialogue, and positive transformation among our youth.”
The Honorable Karina Gould, MP for Burlington | Leader of the Government in the House of Commons / leader du gouvernement à la Chambre des communes
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Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner
As a part of our ongoing partnership with Mending the Chasm, we continue our work to build our team’s muscle and practice to be a more inclusive and equitable organization, and exploring ways that we can continue to support youth in our community.
NFP commUNITY partners
DTBY is committed to working with community partners to reach students from underrepresented populations, and we have adapted our programming to focus on the needs of these populations.
thank you to our 2024 change partners
DTBY 2024 in kind sponsors
a special thanks to our private donors
- Carolyn and Tony Hidalgo & Family
- Donald Belovich
through your support we’re going to change our community
Dare to be Youth Charity (DTBY) supports leadership development opportunities and initiatives that build, empower, and inspire transformation and resilience in our students. Our long-term goal is to see businesses and people within our community continue to be engaged and contribute so that we can sustain giving in an even bigger way.