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A SOCIAL, LEARNING
+ GATHERING PLACE
FOR TAY YOUTH
RBC FUTURE LA UNCH + HUR ONIA C OMMUN ITY F OUND ATION
PR O VIDE $5000 C OMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT
One area of special focus for CLH Developmental words, help prepare TAY youth to go forward confidently
Support Services is the Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) into adulthood with a plan and the tools to succeed.
program. It serves young people ages 14 to 21 who have
developmental support needs and are attending high To support TAY leadership development, CLH
school. We work closely with them as well as their families Foundation provided funding for members of the TAY
and teachers to support their successful progression Youth Council to attend two-day training workshops
to graduation. For TAY youth, these are important and late last fall. Organized by Community Living Ontario,
exciting years, but they can be hard to navigate, too. Re: Action4Inclusion made a big impact on each
participant. Their goal now as leaders is to inspire others
A new initiative made possible by financial support from like them to prepare for the future, to learn what it takes
RBC Future Launch and Huronia Community Foundation and what they need to be successful in their lives.
will provide a gathering place for TAY youth, combining a
social outlet with a non-school environment in which to We are grateful to RBC Future Launch and Huronia
learn, gain skills and strengthen social connection. Community Foundation for helping us set a positive
direction and make a difference in the lives of TAY youth.
“I’ve learned about With the establishment of ”The Social, Gathering and
equal rights for people Learning Place”, these terrific young people will be well
with disabilities and supported in their journey to successful adulthood.
how everyone should be
included” - Elizabeth
“The Social, Gathering and Learning Place” at our Olive
St. location, with space especially set aside, designed
and furnished to be youth-friendly, will draw on the
expertise of local health, education, employment,
business and other partners for programming.
By providing these learning opportunities we can help
develop self-confidence, self-esteem, healthy habits,
understanding of the value of working, how to budget,
how to keep safe online and in the community. In other
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