By Staff
December 21st, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Youth leadership has, at times, been a challenge for Burlington.
Community Development Halton, an organization that serves the Region, recently received a grant from the Burlington Foundation’s Community Fund.
The grant will help to empower youth through leadership opportunities that amplify youth voices on volunteerism and civic engagement and influencing the nonprofit sector with recommendations to ensure that volunteer opportunities are accessible and appealing to youth.
Rishia Burke, Executive Director, Community Development Halton
Rishia Burke, Executive Director, Community Development Halton points out that “This youth-led initiative will bring youth voices to the centre of change to influence volunteerism and civic engagement opportunities in Burlington.
Megan Tregunno, CEO of the Burlington Foundation
Megan Tregunno, CEO of the Burlington Foundation reports that CDH is one of 33 organizations funded from the Burlington Community Fund which is made up of contributions from community donors and residents who care deeply about helping others.”
The Burlington Foundation’s annual granting program amounts to $1.2 million
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