OVOT & Pinball Clemons Foundation Empower Youth to Lead & Give Back!
Written By Sherri Sanjurjo
BRAMPTON — The federal government has set aside $24 million to help reduce the risk of violence in schools and to promote the safety of students and we have partnered with the Pinball Clemons Foundation to be a part of this initiative. We have been awarded two years of funding to provide programming for youth who are feeling disconnected as the pandemic took a toll on their sense of value, purpose and belonging.
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Our staff and programs offer those very things to the youth we serve but it doesn’t stop there. Youth engaged in this two-year partnered project with the Pinball Clemons Foundation will have a chance to be seen, heard and develop leadership skills that will not only increase their own self-confidence but it will allow them to give back to community. There is nothing like putting leadership skills to practice and seeing the impact of giving back to the community.
We know youth today need opportunities to discover their greatness while making a difference in the lives of someone else in need. It is this very type of programming and community service opportunity that assists youth in realizing their full potential. Many students have ‘aha’ moments during our programming and service model and go on to confidently choose what they want to study in post-secondary and/or choose as a career path that connects to who they are authentically. At One Voice One Team we make room for youth to grow, learn and give back. They develop the spirit of UBUNTU organically, where they are able to connect to the humanity in others as well as themselves. Barriers are broken and unity is built. As an organization we know there is a lot of work to do and we are honoured to do our part.