Local organizations supporting youth and Black women earn Ontario government funding [Video]

Two Ajax-based organizations have been awarded nearly $600,000 in provincial funding to expand programs and services supporting youth and Black women in Durham Region.

Durham Youth Services, which supports youth (16-24) in finding solutions to their housing crisis through various programs and the 13-bed Joanne’s House emergency shelter, received $429,800 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Grow grant stream.

Black Queens of Durham Region, which promotes empowerment, connection and trust among Black Women in Durham through a range of events and initiatives, such as pop-up markets and workshops, received $152,300.

“In Ajax and all across Ontario, non-profits are delivering critical services that enable people to train for new careers, stay active, learn new things, and connect with their community,” said Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho. “This investment helps ensure local non-profit groups can build on their successes and expand in ways that benefit communities across the province.”

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