STAFF REPORT
April 19, 2002
To: Administration Committee
From: Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: 2002 Access and Equity Grant Program - Allocations
Purpose:
This report recommends the allocations of the 2002 Access and Equity Grant Program.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Funding for grants recommended in this report is available within the Consolidated Grants Budget, which provides an allocation of $473.8 thousand for the 2002 Access and Equity Grant Program.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) grants totalling $468.8 thousand be approved as outlined in Appendix 1– 2002 Access and Equity Grant Program Allocations;
(2) $5.0 thousand be held in reserve for appeals subject to the submission of a report recommending the allocation of this reserve;
(3) the appropriate City of Toronto officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto. 2
Council Reference
In March 2002, City Council approved the 2002 Operating Budget, which provided an allocation of $473.8 thousand within the Consolidated Grants Budget for the Access and Equity Grant Program.
The Access and Equity Grant Program operates under the following policies and procedures approved by Council:
(a) “legislative Process for Grants Policy and Administration”, adopted by Council in April 1999; (b) the "City of Toronto Grants Policy" approved by Council in December 1998; (c) the Action Plan and Recommendations of the Task Force on Community Access and Equity adopted by City Council in December, 1999.
Background:
The Access and Equity Grant Program was established in 1980 as a municipal response to support community efforts to respond to direct and systemic racism. The objectives of the Access and Equity Grant Program set by Council were:
● to strengthen a positive race relations climate in the City of Toronto; and, ● to promote respect and value for Toronto’s multicultural and multiracial character.
To achieve these objectives the Access and Equity Grant program provides support to a community infrastructure aimed at combatting racism and ethno-racial inequality. Support is provided for the following activities and programs:
(a) advocacy activities regarding human rights and ethno-racial equity; (b) public education programs aimed at eliminating racial discrimination; (c) community development activities aimed at improving access to services and to civic participation; and (d) programs aimed at combatting hate activity.
All applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria, program priorities and selection criteria outlined in Appendix 2.
Comments
The Access and Equity Grant Program supports City Council’s Strategic Plan as it pertains to the principles of equity, access, diversity, advocacy and community participation. Economic integration and the social, cultural and political participation of all members of society are key determinants and measures of an inclusive civic identity. The Access and Equity Grant Program is one of the strategies that the City of Toronto has in place to directly address the challenges brought by ongoing changes in the City’s demographic composition. In addition, through the 3
Access and Equity Grant Program the City of Toronto can demonstrate its leadership and support for community action to address discrimination, disadvantage and hate activity.
Before 1961, most of Toronto’s immigrants (92 percent) were from Europe including Britain. Today, European born individuals comprise less than 2 percent of Toronto’s recent immigrants. Over half of the city’s population was born outside Canada. Toronto’s residents now come from close to 170 countries and speak more than 100 languages.
Aside from the changing demographic patterns, other data and analyses such as the Ornstein study, the United Way report, “A Community Growing Apart”, and the “2001 Toronto Police Services report on Hate Crimes” have documented social and economic barriers and an increased incidence of hate crimes, especially as a backlash of the September 11, 2001 tragedy. The Access and Equity Grant Program encourages social cohesion and inclusion by supporting civic engagement activities and programs or projects which strengthen the capacity of marginalised communities to address their needs.
Funding Trends:
To respond to the growing community need, several funders provide grants to reduce the impact of discrimination and disadvantage. However, funding available from all existing funding sources programs is not sufficient to meet community demand or need.
The external funders are: the Federal Department of Canadian Heritage; the Province of Ontario through the Trillium Foundation; the United Way of Greater Toronto; the MayTree Foundation and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. The Federal Multicultural Grant Program, provides funds to develop strategies that facilitate the full and active participation of ethnic, racial, religious and cultural communities. It also provides funds to remove barriers to equitable access by involving communities in public decision making processes. The Provincial Trillium Foundation provides funds to respond to changing community needs in order to build healthy, sustainable and caring communities in Ontario. The United Way of Greater Toronto Area has a funding stream called the Newcomer Grants Program which provides one-time project funds to improve settlement services for marginalized groups. The MayTree Foundation focuses its funding objectives on assistance to newcomers and refugees. It provides grants in 3 categories: public education, capacity building and organizational effectiveness. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation provides grants for public education to eliminate racial discrimination.
At the direction of the City’s Grants Sub-Committee, a Funders Forum was held in February 2002 as a means of discussing common issues and challenges. It is intended that these discussions take place bi-annually.
In addition, the MayTree Foundation recently convened discussions among private foundations and public sector funders to address race and poverty issues. These discussions have led to the establishment of a Race and Poverty Funders Network. A proposal under consideration is the establishment of a "Strategic Funding Pool" to which funders would make a contribution to support a specific program to address race and poverty. City staff are involved in these 4 discussions with a view to bringing forward recommendations regarding the City’s future role in this program.
1. Update on Implementation of City Auditor’s recommendations and allocations process
The City Auditor has provided a number of recommendations regarding the management of all the City’s grants programs. These recommendations are being addressed through the Grants Accountability and Risk Management Framework and a report on this has already been submitted to Council’s Grants Sub-Committee. A Risk Management approach to grants administration increases the ability of programs to achieve expected results. The Toronto Grants Co-ordinating Committee, an interdepartmental staff committee, has established subcommittees to develop specific policies and implementation tools regarding Surplus/Reserve Policy for Project Funding, Audit Practices Checklist for Project Grants, Risk Management for Project Grants, Common Components, and Performance Measures. These tools will ensure consistent application of common standards across all of the City’s grant programs.
The Access and Equity Grant Program has been utilising a Risk Management framework in its allocation of grants. The assessment process for each applicant includes a review of a number of documents such as progress reports, financial statements, by-laws, and letters patent. During the 2002 process, financial statements were examined to determine if any annual operating surpluses were a result of unexpended Access and Equity Grant funds. Information on Unrestricted Reserves was requested. In addition to the file review, a site visit or meeting with the applicant is conducted by City staff at which time the progress report and programs funded under the Program are reviewed.
Evaluation of agencies who are repeat applicants are rotated among staff administering the Access and Equity Grant Program. After the on-site interviews are conducted with all applicants, the City staff team reviews the applications as a group and makes allocation recommendations based on the Council approved criteria. Allocations are made to organisations who can demonstrate measurable, attainable goals and expected annual results. After Council has approved the recommendation, payment of the grant is made upon receipt of a satisfactory final report for the previous funding period.
2. Outreach and Assessment:
For the 2002 Program, application packages were made available in November 2001 with a deadline of February 1, 2002. An Information Session and Help Clinic was held at Metro Hall. Applications for the Access and Equity Grant Program were evaluated by a staff team as noted above, using the program criteria outlined in Appendix 2. The assessment of each application considers: • the need of the community being targeted by the project; • the priority of the activity with respect to identified needs in Toronto; • the potential long-term impact of the project; • the ability of the organisation to implement the project; • the viability of the project; 5
• the administrative capacity of the organization; • the state of development of the organization; • the track record of the organisation in the community; • the level of financial need; and • the financial statements.
As part of this assessment, applicants are required to provide evidence that they have actively sought other funding or in-kind support for the proposed projects.
As noted in Appendix 1, the amount of funding requested by various organizations exceeds the amount available. In instances where the projects meet program criteria, staff consult with the applicants to determine which activities in their proposals can be modified and recommended for funding.
The assessment team consulted with staff of the Community and Neighbourhood Services Department with responsibilities for the Community Services Grant Program (CSGP) and the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Grant Program (BTCV) to review applications submitted to the various programs.
3. Summary of Application Assessments and Recommendations:
The following statistics provide a summary and a comparison with previous years.
1999 2000 2001 2002
Applications: (Amount in Numbers)
Total # of Applications 58 90 74 75 Returning Applicants 29 40 40 41 New Applicants 29 50 34 34
Applications Recommended for Funding Total Recommended for funding 53 51 57 64 Returning Applicants 28 33 29 39 New Applicants 25 18 28 25
Applications Not Recommended for Funding
Total not recommended for funding 4 39 18 11 Returning applicants 1 7 8 3 New applicants 3 32 10 8 6
1999 200 2001 2002
Allocation overview (Amount in thousands - $ )
Amount requested 979.1 1,590.3 1 216.0 1,161.7 Approved Budget 470.4 470.4 470.4 473.8 Appeals Reserve 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Total $ Recommended 456.4 465.4 465.4 468.8 Variance – Not Allocated 9.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Returning applicants 332.9 359.4 324.1 350.6 New applicants 123.5 106.0 141.3 118.1
Average size of Grant 8.6 9.1 8.3 7.3
A total of 75 applications was received for the 2002 Access and Equity Grant Program, of which 64 organisations are recommended for funding. Of the 64 organizations recommended for funding, 39 were funded in the year 2001 and 25 organizations are new.
Nine organisations recommended for funding operate formally as umbrella organisations or coalitions which are undertaking initiatives to strengthen the infrastructure within the communities they serve and/or focus directly on advocacy activities with various institutions and government bodies, including partnering with non-governmental sectors to remove barriers for the communities they serve. These applications relate to one of the main objectives of the Access and Equity Grant program which is to support the community infrastructure that is responding to race relations issues, particularly with respect to systemic change.
Close to fifty percent of the organizations recommended for funding will be conducting public education workshops, conferences, focus groups and producing materials with the aim of better developing, amongst equity-seeking groups, an understanding of their human rights within Canadian society, such that they can more effectively advocate for systemic change.
Nearly one-quarter of those organizations recommended for funding are directed specifically towards youth. These organizations will focus on developing youth leadership skills through mentoring programs, providing training in cross-cultural conflict mediation, and offering educational workshops to increase civic participation. Other initiatives include workshops and youth conferences on diversity issues. A key content focus of these projects is breaking down common stereotypes of equity-seeking groups and increasing the knowledge regarding their rights as Canadian residents.
One-quarter of the agencies recommended for funding will focus on new and emerging communities to Toronto and their organizational and community capacity building needs. These projects will concentrate on providing educational programs to increase their awareness on 7 governance issues, human rights, and advocacy. The overarching goal of these initiatives is to increase civic participation and community engagement for these emerging communities.
The organizations which are not recommended for funding do not meet the program priorities outlined in Appendix 2. Other projects have not been recommended based on staff assessment of the ability of these organizations to develop sufficient organizational, technical, financial and community accountability systems to support their proposed project.
Conclusions:
This report recommends the approval of an allocation of $468.8 thousand to organizations which have been assessed to be eligible under the criteria of the Access and Equity grant program.
It further recommends that $5.0 thousand be held in reserve for appeals and that a further report be submitted for approval after the appeals have been reviewed.
Contacts:
Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, Manager, Diversity Management and Community Engagement, CAO, Tel: 392-6824; Fax: 696-3645; E-mail: [email protected] Cassandra Fernandes, Consultant, Access and Equity Tel: 392-3834; Fax: 696-3645; E-mail:[email protected] Tim Rees, Consultant, Access and Equity Tel: 397-0929; Fax: 696-3645; E-mail: [email protected]
Shirley Hoy Rosanna Scotti Chief Administrative Officer Director, Strategic and Corporate Policy/Healthy City Office APPENDIX 1 - 2002 ACCESS & EQUITY GRANT ALLOCATIONS
2001 2002 2002 Organization Name Allocation Requested Recommended Status 519 Church Street Community Centre(The) $16,000 $18,000 $16,000 R Afghan Canadian Youth Organization of Toronto $ 5,880 $ 5,000 N African Canadian Community Committee $20,000 $25,000 $20,000 R African Canadian Communities Social Development $30,000 $15,000 N Council Asanteman Association of Toronto $19,000 $ 0 N Canadian Arab Federation $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 R Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre $18,000 $ 5,000 N Centre for Equality Rights In Accommodation $18,861 $ 5,000 N CSJ Foundation for Research and Education $11,600 $ 5,000 N Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter $20,000 $30,000 $20,000 R Coalition of Groups on the Criminal Justice System and $ 7,025 $ 5,000 N Safety Communities in Schools – Greater Toronto $10,000 $ 0 N Community Operations Mentoring Essentials Inc. $20,000 $ 0 N Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview $ 3,500 $10,000 $ 3,500 R Cooperative Housing Federation of Toronto $ 4,000 $ 9,250 $ 0 R Council of Agencies Serving South Asians $20,000 $30,000 $20,000 R Cross Edge Community Network $ 3,000 $10,000 $ 3,500 R Culture Link $ 7,000 $10,000 $ 5,000 R Cultures of Women’s Recording Research Information and $ 3,000 $25,000 $ 5,000 R Education Dejinta Beesha $ 6,000 $12,000 $ 6,000 R Delta Family Resource Centre $10,000 $ 9,712 $ 7,000 R Ethiopian Association in Toronto, Inc. $ 5,000 $10,000 $ 4,500 R Family Service Association of Toronto $11,356 $ 3,000 N For Youth Initiative in Toronto $ 5,000 $21,122 $ 5,000 R Ghanaian Businesses and Professionals of Canada (The) $ 3,000 $ 3,150 $ 3,150 R Health Care Interpretation, Information & Education $19,678 $ 4,000 N Network Heritage Development Skills Centre $ 5,000 $11,000 $ 6,000 R Hispanic Development Council $20,000 $30,000 $20,000 R Human Rights and Race Relations Centre $ 5,000 $10,000 $ 5,000 R Hungarian Canadian Community Services $10,500 $ 3,000 N Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario $ 1,000 $ 8,300 $ 3,000 R Iraqi Canadian Society of Ontario $12,860 $ 3,000 N Jamaican Canadian Association $10,000 $30,000 $10,000 R Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre $ 5,670 $ 5,160 N Kababayan Community Centre $ 8,572 $ 3,500 N Korean Canadian Cultural Association of Greater Toronto $ 8,000 $ 3,500 N Area Korean Canadian Women's Association $ 5,000 $11,000 $ 7,000 R Lakeshore Area Multi-Service Project Inc. (LAMP) $ 3,996 $ 0 N Lao Association of Ontario $ 8,500 $ 3,500 N 2
2001 2002 2002 Organization Name Allocation Requested Recommended Status Lao Chinese Association of Ontario $ 8,500 $ 3,500 N Le Centre des jeunes Francophones de Toronto $ 4,500 $10,000 $ 4,500 R Midaynta $10,000 $ 6,000 $ 5,000 R National African Integration and Families Association $39,414 $ 5,000 N Native Canadian Centre of Toronto $15,000 $15,881 $10,000 R Native Men's Residence $ 5,000 $ 9,000 $ 2,500 R Native Women's Resource Centre $ 5,000 $22,138 $ 7,000 R Northwood Neighbourhood Services $30,000 $ 6,500 N Older Women's Network $ 3,000 $13,500 $ 4,000 R Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants $15,000 $25,000 $15,000 R Parkdale Intercultural Association $10,000 $14,200 $ 8,000 R People & Organizations in North Toronto (POINT) $ 6,120 $ 3,500 N Refugees and Immigrants Information Centre Toronto Inc. $ 6,500 $ 3,500 N Rexdale Women's Centre $10,000 $13,219 $10,000 R Roma Community & Advocacy Centre (RCAC) $15,000 $19,900 $15,000 R Sankofa Heritage Foundation $30,000 $ 0 N Silayan Community Centre $ 7,800 $ 8,300 $ 5,000 R Somali Family and Child Skills Development Services $ 3,000 $ 7,000 $ 3,500 R Somali Immigrant Aid Organization $10,000 $ 5,000 N Somali Youth Association of Toronto $ 6,000 $10,000 $ 5,000 R South Asian Women's Centre $ 8,000 $ 5,000 N Tamil Anti-Racism Committee (TARC) $ 8,000 $12,000 $ 8,000 R Toronto Community & Culture Centre $10,000 $ 3,500 N Transportation Action Now Inc. $10,000 $14,640 $10,000 R Urban Alliance on Race Relations $42,600 $60,000 $41,500 R Vietnamese Association, Toronto $10,390 $ 0 N Vietnamese Women's Association of Toronto $ 9,724 $ 7,500 N Vietnamese Youth's & Women's Community Social $ 5,000 $31,550 $ 0 R Services Association West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre $ 5,000 $13,500 $ 0 R Whyy Mee Family Couselling Foundation of Toronto $ 9,050 $ 3,000 N Willowridge Information & Recreation Centre $ 5,000 $ 8,300 $ 5,000 R World Communities Development Alliance(WOCDA) $ 8,000 $ 3,500 N World Council For African Development $3,500 $50,000 $ 3,500 R York Hispanic Centre $10,000 $ 0 N Youth Action Network $ 8,000 $ 3,500 N Youth Encouraging Self-Empowerment $10,000 $ 0 N Sub-Total $1,161,762 $468,810 Grant Reserve for Appeals $ 5,000 Grand Total: $473,810 R= Returning applicant i.e. received a grant in 2001. N= New Applicant – did not receive a grant in 2001. APPENDIX 2 – 2002 ACCESS & EQUITY GRANT PROGRAM PROGRAM OBJECTIVES, CRITERIA AND PRIORITIES
Program Objectives:
• to strengthen a positive race relations climate in the City of Toronto; and, • to promote respect and value for Toronto’s multicultural and multiracial character.
Funding Categories:
Applications can be made in one or more of the following funding categories:
(a) Anti-Racism and Equity: Activities such as advocacy on human rights and race equity issues, public education programs and other projects which are designed to eliminate racial discrimination. (b) Access and Equity Community Development: Activities include those that are directed at improving ethno-racial and Aboriginal access to public sector services and at facilitating access to the decision-making of public institutions such that, barriers preventing equal participation are identified and eliminated. Activities which promote civic participation of ethno-racial and Aboriginal communities are also included. (c) Anti-Hate Activities: Activities to combat hate activity, which involve the participation of residents, communities and public institutions
Program Priorities:
The allocation of grants is determined in the context of strategies to: • maintain a community infrastructure that addresses racism and racial inequality; • assist new communities so that they can advocate for their unique access and equity issues to institutions; • support coalitions on equity issues; • combat hate activity through such activities as public education, data collection and victim assistance.
Eligibility Criteria:
The organization: • is incorporated as a non-profit organization. • must have a board of directors or other governing structure, elected by the general membership and who must serve in a voluntary capacity. They should be representative of, and accountable to the community they serve or intend to reach. 4
• Organizations which are not incorporated must demonstrate financial accountability and have another organization to act as sponsor or trustee.
Selection Criteria:
Applications are assessed using the following criteria:
The Project: • falls within the priorities of the Access and Equity Grant Program; • identifies potential benefits for people who live, and/or work within the boundaries of the City of Toronto; • responds to a demonstrated need; • clearly states goals and objectives and the methods/activities that will achieve them; • includes evaluation component to measure project effectiveness; • demonstrates accountability and accessibility to target population; • demonstrates that proposed work has a broad base of community and target group support; • demonstrates ability of the organization and its staff to carry out the project; • demonstrates that the project is realistic, logical and attainable in terms of timing and resources; • provides evidence of successful implementation of previously funded project(s), where applicable; • demonstrates that the budget is reasonable and justified; • provides evidence that the applicant has actively sought other funding or in kind support for the proposed projects, while not duplicating funding.
The organization is assessed on the following:
• board/accountability; • membership; • management of finances; • access and equity objectives.
Conditions:
All recipients of grants and non-financial support are required to adopt and implement the City's Anti-Racism, Access and Equity policy approved by City Council in December 1998.
Agencies receiving support are required to acknowledge the City’s financial support in their communication materials. 5
APPENDIX 3 – 2002 ACCESS AND EQUITY GRANT PROGRAM
1. Organization Name: 519 Church Street Community Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated on June 26, 1975, its mission is to provide a meeting place to respond to community issues and needs and to foster self-determination.
Recommended Amount: $16,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $16,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $18,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $65,148
Project Name and Deliverables: The “519 Anti-Violence Program” is recommended for funding to provide support to people who have experienced violence based primarily on sexual orientation and gender identity. The project will also increase awareness by the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual/transgendered) community of services available to victims of hate-motivated violence and increase knowledge of how to respond to potential or actual violence and an understanding of the impact of homophobia, transphobia and hate violence among general public specifically among youth and service providers. The project will also address policing services for LGBT community and improve multilingual to the services provided by the 519 Anti-Violence Program.
Funding Rationale: Meets anti-hate funding objective of the grant program.
2. Organization Name: Afghan Canadian Youth Organization
Organization Summary: Incorporated in February 2001, the Afghan Canadian Youth Organization seeks to empower Afghan youth for a brighter future.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 5,880 Total 2002 Project Budget: $ 7,280
Project Name and Deliverables: The organisation is recommended for funding for its Theatre Project. Through an outreach campaign, youth will be invited to a forum to develop ideas for the project which will provide an outlet for youth to discuss their frustrations and identify solutions for the barriers they are trying to overcome. This process will also be used to develop a dramatic production. 6
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-hate and public education funding objectives of the Grant Program. 7
3. Organization Name: African Canadian Community Committee Trustee Name: Ontario Council of Agencies Servicing Immigrants (OCASI)
Organization Summary: OCASI seeks to achieve equal access and participation for all immigrants in every aspect of Canadian life.
Recommended Amount: $20,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $20,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $25,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $29,000
Project Name and Deliverables: The African Canadian Community Committee is a coalition of Caribbean, Canadian and diasporic individuals and agencies who are working together to build the organizational capacity of the coalition members to respond to issues and to develop the civic participation capacity of its members. This is in the second year of a community development process in which coalition members are developing their mechanism for working with each other and the community at large.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the Grant Program.
4. Organization Name: African Canadian Social Development Council Trustee Name: COSTI-IIAS Immigrant Services
Organization Summary: The organization is committed to supporting agencies serving African communities for the delivery of effective services through planning, policy development, advocacy, research and training.
Recommended Amount: $15,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $40,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the development of an organization which is focussed on developing a co-ordinated approach for responding to the needs of Continental Africans by carrying out planning, research, training activities which address service access issues. Funding will support community development activities which includes hiring a staff person to assist with organizational and program development, and procedures/policies for financial management and governance. 8
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the Grant Program. 9
5. Organization Name: Asanteman Association of Toronto
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1982, Asanteman Association of Toronto seeks to provide services and support for the youth through workshops and symposiums to bridge the gaps that constitute barriers to integrating into the mainstream Canadian system.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $19,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $24,900
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding was sought for a project: “Breaking Down Systemic Barriers for Ghanaian Youth” to cover staff, office space and other operating costs. The project targets youth so that they can understand and use of mainstream settlement services without fear of intimidation and prejudice. The project also aims to help youth gain access to trades and professions of their choice to reduce their victimization by hate crimes, gangs and drug abuse.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
6. Organization Name: Canadian Arab Federation
Organization Summary: Incorporated on 1982, its mission is to promote the interests of Arab Canadians by helping them integrate into Canadian society and to give them a voice in public affairs.
Recommended Amount: 15,000.00 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: 15,000.00 2002 Access & Equity Request: 15,000.00 Total 2002 Project Budget: 40,000.00
Project Name and Deliverables: A “Public Education Campaign” will be carried out in partnership with other organisations. The Campaign will include a booklet which outlines Arab and Muslim contributions in Canada and address how to handle hate crimes. The campaign will include: orientation for service providers through a train the trainer model using the booklet as the curriculum; train Arab youth on media literacy and advocacy and how to report a hate crime; and a poster.
Funding Rationale: Meets anti-hate funding objective of the grant program. 10
7. Organization Name: Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1998, the Canadian Tamil Youth Development Centre is committed to empowering and developing Tamil youth by utilizing the principles of advocacy, partnership, education, assistance, and research.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $18,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $22,092
Project Name and Deliverables: The “Community Education Project” is recommended for funding to organize and deliver a minimum of 10 educational cross cultural workshops on issues facing the Tamil community. The project will work in conjunction with Emergency Medical Services and Toronto Police Service divisions in Scarborough.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education funding objective of the Grant Program.
8. Organization Name: Centre For Equal Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1987, CERA seeks to ensure that human rights protections in housing are effective for groups designated by Ontario human Rights Code for protection from discrimination, namely racial minorities, low-income families, youth, persons with disabilities and refugees and immigrants.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $18,861 Total 2002 Project Budget: $25,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for “The 2002 Hugh Burnett Report on Discrimination in Accommodation: Access and Retention barriers faced by People with Disabilities in Rental Housing”. This project will build upon the research and policy study regarding racial discrimination to address discrimination based on disability.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the Grant program. 11
9. Organization Name: CSJ Foundation for Research and Education
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1971, CJS conducts research and education on social justice issues.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 11,600 Total 2002 Project Budget: $ 20,000 Project Name and Deliverables:
Project Name and Deliverables: CJS is recommended for funding to undertake the project, “Narrowing the Gap – Equity Education Project”. Through this project it will increase awareness in Toronto of policy alternatives that would address the economic inequalities, discriminationa nd racism faced by racialized communities. It will develop an Educator/Facilitator Manual, 2 brochures and 3 fact sheets.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and public education funding objectives of the Grant program.
10. Organization Name: Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1985, CCNC-T advocates for the equal treatment of Chinese Canadians in Toronto.
Recommended Amount: $20,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $20,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $56,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for organizational support for advocacy work regarding Chinese Canadians and for the project “Working Towards Inclusive Participation”. It will deliver 6 evening peer support group sessions, 3 all day peer support strategy building sessions, 3 follow up evening sessions. These sessions are aimed at educating women, youth and new immigrants of their rights and how to respond to respond to direct and systemic discrimination. The youth will develop a short script; a small booklet and a drama aimed school performances.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the Grant program. 12
11. Organization Name: Coalition of Groups on the Criminal Justice System and Safety
Trustee Name: Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape
Organization Summary: The Coalition is a group of social agencies and community members who have come together to monitor practices in the criminal justice system which affects poor and marginalized communities.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 7,025 Total 2002 Project Budget: $ 9,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Through the project which is a Community Discussion of safety and other issues in the criminal justice system for poor and marginalised communities, the Coalition will hold a minimum of 10 workshops and develop materials for residents across Toronto to share their experiences. The project will also address barriers to civic participation experienced by these communities.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education funding objective of the Grant Program.
12. Organization Name: Communities in Schools (CIS)-Greater Toronto
Organization Summary: The organization seeks to champion the connection of needed community resources with public schools to help young people stay in school, learn and prepare for life.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables: CIS is seeking operational support to meet the salaries of CIS project coordinators. Its primary work involves building community capacity for at-risk youth in Orton Park Community, Downsview Community and Willowridge Community. It will work with various schools to identify needs of at-risk students and coordinate resources available in the community.
Comments: Not recommended for funding. 13 14
13. Organization Name: Community Operations Mentoring Essentials Inc.
Organization Summary: C.O.M.E. Inc. helps and mentors the 50+ groups, visually impaired individuals, new immigrants, experienced workers, and youth to succeed in the community, to explore new technologies, to develop and market their skills in today’s economy.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $20,000.00 Total 2002 Project Budget: $20,000.00
Project Name and Deliverables:
This organization is seeking funding to improve the skills of workers, immigrants, youth and 50+ groups who are intimidated by new technologies. It is seeking funds to purchase technology equipment.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
14. Organization Name: Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview
Organization Summary: A community based organization which seeks to promote, encourage and develop the peaceful resolution of conflict in Downsview as well as the wider community. This is accomplished via education and training, providing mediation services and advocating for social reform.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,500 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $12,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “Anti-Racism Training for Community Mediation Centres Project”. Through the project an anti-racism/cultural awareness curriculum will be developed for use as a model for other conflict resolution organizations. It will deliver training sessions as a pilot training model and conduct an evaluation.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education funding objective of the grant program. 15
15. Organization Name: Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto
Organization Summary: The Federation promotes new housing cooperatives, provides service to existing housing co-op and brings together housing co-op resource groups and staff associations to strengthen the co-op housing sector.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 4,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 9,250 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables: It is seeking funds to hire a Diversity Coordinator to coordinate programs
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
16. Organization Name: Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)
Organization Summary: CASSA, incorporated in 1991, advocates for and supports other agencies to meet the needs of the South Asian community. It is a community driven organization whose primary role is to share information and discuss the common issues facing agencies serving South Asians.
Recommended Amount: $20,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $20,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $30,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for operational support for advocacy and community development work aimed at the South Asian Community and for a project, “Creating Communities of Resistance and Change”. CASSA will continue its anti-racism/anti-hate activity help desk for South Asian minorities, educate youth trainers, produce one brochure and translate it into 4 languages, produce one 20 minute video and dub it into 3 languages, gather 3 case studies and put them on the website as an educational tool.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education, anti-hate activity and community development funding objectives of the Grant program. 16
17. Organization Name: Cross Edge Community Network
Organization Summary: Incorporated in September 1991, Cross Edge Community Network is committed to identifying human service needs of the Ghanaian and African newcomer community and developing responses to them in the area of settlement services.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $12,800
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “Employment Access and Employer Partnership Program”. The project will facilitate access to employment of African newcomers by building partnership with willing employers. It will work with employers for the removal of unfair employment practices based on racial discrimination and will promote and educate employers of the skills and cross cultural competencies of African people.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the grant program.
18. Organization Name: Culture Link Settlement Services
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1992, Culture Link seeks to facilitate the independence and full participation of newcomers in various aspects of daily life in Toronto.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 7,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $36,500
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “Newcomer Youth Services”. The funds will be used to support the 6th Newcomer Youth Conference and to support the staff working on Housing Access for Newcomer Youth at shelters.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and public education funding objectives of the Grant program.
19. Organization Name: Culture of Women’s Recording Research Information and Education (C.O.W.R.I.E.) 17
Trustee Name: CKLN Radio, Inc.
Organization Summary: With CKLN Radio Inc. as a trustee, COWRIE seeks to promote a forum for extensive cultural and historical development of musical, artistic, and other cultural expressions along with socially progressive ideas which arise from communities.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $25,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $63,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “How Did We Sound?: an audio history of lesbians and gay men working for change”. Activities include retrieving and reviewing the content of audio tapes for the period 1985 to 1995, digital transfer, cataloguing of recordings, editing, and restoration of the sound. Information will be disseminated through a print version of the catalogue and the world wide web. Promotional materials will be developed for use during PRIDE week.
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-hate objective of the Grant program.
20. Organization Name: Dejinta Beesha (Somali Multi-Service Centre)
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 199, Dejinta Beesha is committed to providing assistance to all immigrants in general, especially refugees and displaced persons of Somali Heritage.
Recommended Amount: $ 6,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 6,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 12,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $ 12,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “Monitoring Hate Crime Activities and Legal Remedies”. It will educate the community about hate crime laws and its legal consequences following backlash arising from the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Information will be provided regarding remedies for publication in the community’s local magazines and radio. A report documenting the experiences of the community will be prepared for distribution to governmental bodies.
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-hate funding objective of the Grant Program.
21. Organization Name: Delta Family Resource Centre 18
Organization Summary: The Delta Family Resource Centre is a multilingual, multi-ethnic community based organization working with families and children to enhance their potential through programs that promote their well-being and involvement in the community.
Recommended Amount: $ 7,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $10,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $9,712 Total 2002 Project Budget: $14,412
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “The good of differences”. The project will be used to establish a community advisory group, train residents to do outreach, launch an intercultural communication project, conduct 3 intercultural communication sessions. This will be undertaken by holding separate events with the Caribbean and African communities, South Asian communities, Middle East communities, Latin American communities followed by a joint session to develop a common critical analysis, understanding and appreciation of cultural differences. A forum will be held in March 2003 to celebrate the International day for the elimination of racial discrimination.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education and community development funding objectives of the Grant program.
22. Organization Name: Ethiopian Association in Toronto Inc.
Organization Summary: Ethiopian Association in Toronto Inc., incorporated in 1981, facilitates the integration and development process of the Ethiopian community and other immigrants in Toronto.
Recommended Amount: $ 4,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $20,502
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended to the project, “Ethiopian Seniors Outreach”. The project builds upon the outreach component carried out in phase 1. This project will create a database of isolated seniors aiming at connecting them to other seniors in their geographic areas and establishing a Seniors Network. It will include four sessions for seniors to respond to the needs identified in phase 1 of the needs assessment.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program. 19
23. Organization Name: Family Service Association of Toronto
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1920, the Family Service Association of Toronto is committed to strengthen families and individuals in Just and Supportive Communities.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $11,356 Total 2002 Project Budget: $14,616
Project Name and Deliverables: Through the project “Access to Employment in Human Services for Skilled Newcomer Professionals”, FSA will establish partnerships with human service providers to develop equal employment opportunities for foreign trained professionals. Funding is recommended towards a conference on barriers affecting the employment of foreign skilled professionals.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education funding objective of the Grant program.
24. Organization Name: For Youth Initiative (FYI)
Organization Summary: For Youth Initiative, incorporated in January 2000, aims to create and foster an inclusive environment where youth and adults work in partnership to address youth needs and issues and promote full participation of youth in society.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $21,122 Total 2002 Project Budget: $64,645
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “Organic Intellectuals/Youth As Agents of Social Change” to set up a multicultural youth advisory committee, conduct outreach among youth from different communities, conduct learning exchanges between youth participating in different programs. The project will also develop links between police and the youth advisory and conduct learning exchanges.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the Grant Program. 20
25. Organization Name: Ghanaian Businesses and Professionals of Canada Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1993, to build the spirit of entrepreneur-ship, volunteerism and community leadership within the Ghanaian community. The organization collaborates with other groups to improve the social, economic and political competitiveness of the Ghanaian community within the larger Canadian infrastructure.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,150 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 3,150 Total 2002 Project Budget: $13,615
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project “Our Youth In Leadership and Community Building”. The project will host 3 workshops dealing with youth participation in community leadership, the social reintegration of young offenders, and access to employment opportunities.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the grants program.
26. Organization Name: Health Care Interpretation, Information and Education Network
Trustee Name: Access Alliance Multicultural Community Health Centre Organization Summary: The Network has a vision of improving health care for all through the provision of high quality interpreter services.
Recommended Amount: $ 4,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $19,678 Total 2002 Project Budget: $23,780
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project, “Improving Access to Health Care Interpretation”. Through the project a part-time coordinator will advance the Network’s activities in advocating for the setting of standards for interpretation, establishing legislation, and the allocation of funds for interpretation services in health care.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the grant program. 21
27. Organization Name: Heritage Development Skills Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1994, its mission is to provide skills development to African Canadian newcomers.
Recommended Amount: $ 6,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $11,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $32,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project - “Improving Ethno-Racial and Civic Participation”. The project will provide (5) workshops on access to services, the structure and function of local government and methods of accessing the services of local government; and facilitate community capacity building by providing participants with knowledge and access to various institutional opportunities, for example, government procurement, contracts, childcare subsidies, job advertisements, social assistance, business opportunities, exhibitions, and housing.
Funding Rationale: Heritage Development Skills Centre meets the community development funding objective of the Grant Program.
28. Organization Name: Hispanic Development Council
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1981, its mission is to promote the social and economic issues facing the Spanish speaking community.
Recommended Amount: $20,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $20,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $30,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for organization support to achieve the following objectives: increasing the participation of the Spanish Speaking Community in Public Bodies, Boards and Commissions and civil society; increasing access to local decision making bodies by women and populations at risk from the Spanish Speaking community; strengthening relations and partnerships with other organizations and governments; continuing initiatives related to violence prevention among Hispanic youth and furthering linkages with other communities diversity issues; and building capacity within the Hispanic community aimed at economic development. 22
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and public education objectives of the Grant program.
29. Organization Name: Human Rights and Race Relations Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1994. Human Rights and Race Relations Centre is a non-profit organization that promotes harmonious multicultural society by increasing communication and building bridges of understanding between Ethno-cultural groups, institutions and the community.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $27,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Student’s Role in Stopping Racism”. The project will engage 500 participants in researching the dangers of racism and harness their energies in fighting racism and will publish a booklet containing 50 essays by participants on the elimination of racism.
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-hate and public education objectives of the Grant Program.
30. Organization Name: Hungarian Canadian Community Services
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1991 its mission is to provide community services to Hungarian Canadians and members of ethnic groups from East and Central Europe seeking assistance.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,500 Total 2002 Project Budget: $16,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Newcomers Support”, which will offer four (4) public forums focusing on Access to health care, employment opportunities, housing, access to civic services and participation and establish a Resource Library of information pamphlets on services such as housing, social assistance, job search, health care and education.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant Program. 23
31. Organization Name: Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1989. Its mission is to strengthen family values, protect the rights of Iranian women, and improve the social and general well being of Iranian families.
Recommended Amount: $3,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $1,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $8,300 Total 2002 Project Budget: $8,300
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project - “Senior Iranian Women Access to Public Services”. The project includes a needs assessment of Iranian senior women and their access to public services and will address their participation and contribution to Canadian society.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective related of the Grant Program.
32. Organization Name: Iraqi Canadian Society of Ontario
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1992, its mission is to strengthen ties between the Iraqi community and Canadian society at large.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $12,860 Total 2002 Project Budget: $13,460
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project “Working together to combat racism barriers and discrimination for the advancement of Human Rights and equity”. The project will plan and carry out (4) public education community forums focusing on employment, housing and legal counseling for the Iraqi communities; develop strategies to improve outreach programs; and provide support for women and youth.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant Program. 24
33. Organization Name: Jamaican Canadian Association
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1971. To promote and foster Jamaican and African Canadian culture. To ensure the successful participation and contributions of African Canadians to society.
Recommended Amount: $10,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $10,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $30,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Action to Education and Eliminate Racism”. The project will provide six public forum lectures, workshops and focus group discussions facilitated by renowned experts in their respected fields, on anti-Black racism; document and disseminate information on systemic discrimination, its impact on victims and cost to society; continue initiatives such as The K-Club and aimed at building coalitions to reduce violence among black youth; and establish partnerships with other agencies and individuals in the wider African Canadian and multicultural community on common issues. These partnerships are aimed at promoting cross-cultural understanding, equity and elimination of discrimination in all forms, and increasing civic participation.
Funding Rationale Meets the community development and anti-racism objectives of the Grant Program.
34. Organization Name: Jane/Finch Community and Family Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1976, its mission is to provide its members with a strong, cohesive and inclusive community. It advocates in the areas of housing, access to programs, policing and employment.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,160 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 5,670 Total 2002 Project Budget: $12,990
Project Name and Deliverables Funding is recommended for the project – “Jane/Finch Anti Discrimination Project”. The project will provide (3) anti-racism information workshops and for residents to dialogue and gather information on employment, access to programs, housing and policing and conduct (2) sessions in partnership with other community groups and service providers to influence social institutions and decision-makers on policies that are discriminatory and inequitable. 25
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and anti-raism objectives of the Grant Program.
35. Organization Name: Kababayan Community Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1977, the Kababayan Community Centre serves to empower its members to achieve equity, full and equal access to socio-cultural, economic and political opportunities. In partnership with other communities, the organization aims to participate in the building of a just and humane society.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 7,072 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,572
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommened for the project – “Towards Access to Engineering/Social Work Profession by Filipino-Canadian Foreign Trained Professionals”. The project will facilitate the formation of support group of the Filipino-Canadian Engineers/Social Workers Network; develop and deliver (3) information workshops regarding Canadian equivalency; develop a mentorship program for these professions; address barriers experienced foreign trained professionals by establishing a range of linkages.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objectives of the Grant Program.
36. Organization Name: Korean Canadian Cultural Association of Greater Toronto Area
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1976, KCCA is a non-profit organization whose aims are to promote co- operation with the mainstream of Canadian Society for the development of the Korean community and to assist new immigrants with settlement and employment training.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 8,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $11,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Training Workshop for Human Rights and Anti- Racism”. The project includes a two-day anti-racism training workshop which will hold sessions on such topics as Youth Violence, Domestic Violence, and Employment 26
Discrimination, Human Rights Education for Women and seniors, Access to Housing, and Legal Services. The project will also document and disseminate information gathered from the sessions to other Korean community organizations in Toronto.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and anti-racism objectives of the Grant Program.
37. Organization Name: Korean Canadian Women’s Association
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1985, its mission is to empower Korean Canadian women, their families and other vulnerable members of the community at large to live free from violence, lack of information and inequity.
Recommended Amount: $ 7,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $11,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $35,900
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Beyond Racism 2002”. The project has the following components: (5) anti-racism workshops and information sessions; a series of fact sheets to address issues of racism against Korean Canadians; participation in coalitions with ethno-racial and other groups concerned with addressing racism in Toronto through Anti- Racism Response Network; an anti-hate hotline; public awareness about the effects of Racism on Korean Women.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education and anti-hate objectives of the Grant program.
38. Organization Name: Lakeshore Area Multi-Service Project Inc. (LAMP)
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1973: LAMP was formed to facilitate the coordination of personal care services and to contribute to the physical, emotional and social well being of people living within it boundaries.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $3,996 Total 2002 Project Budget: $9,946 27
Project Name and Deliverables: The “Community Connecting” project was designed to strengthen Race Relations in the local community and to promote respect and value for the multi-cultural and multi-racial character of the community and recruit, train and provide orientation to agency volunteers.
Funding Rationale: Not recommended for funding.
39. Organization Name: Lao Association of Ontario
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1980, the purpose of the Association is to assist Lao immigrants and refugees integrate into Canadian society.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $8,500 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project “Lao and Thai for Equal Opportunity”. The project includes the following components: (2) public education forums on access to community services, employment, housing and legal counselling for Lao Thai communities; distribution of brochures through outreach programs; and information services for women in abusive relationships.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objectives of the Grant Program.
40. Organization Name: Lao Chinese Association of Ontario
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1994, the Lao Chinese Association of Ontario is committed to preserving the Lao Chinese heritage and culture in Canada.
Recommended Amount: $3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $8,500 Total 2002 Project Budget:
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Active Over 50 Project”. The project components include (3) community forums focusing on removing barrier for seniors, building linkages with youth and access to legal services; and the promotion of 28 awareness of issues related to transportation, housing, employment and access to services for seniors.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant Program
41. Organization Name: Le Centre des Jeunes Francophone de Toronto
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1993, its mission is to advocate on behalf of Francophone youth.
Recommended Amount: $ 4,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 4,500 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $28,205
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Francophone Youth Task Force Against Racism”. The following are components of the project: an open-mike forum of approximately 400 youth from around the city in order to have their voices heard and to encourage Francophone youth to take action and bring about change in their community; three (3) round table discussions on access and racism; the establishment of community committees to maintain the anti-racism dialogue; cultural exchanges in the community.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objectives of the Grant Program.
42. Organization Name: MIDAYNTA Association of Somali Service Agencies
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1995 as an umbrella organization for 12 Somali service agencies and 5 non- Somali NGOs to provide settlement services for new immigrants.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $10,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 6,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $24,680
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Community Legal Education And Anti- Hate/Community Profiling Program”. Through the project it will develop and implement (10) educational sessions on issues relating to Anti-Racism, Employment Equity, Human Rights and Racial Discrimination; develop and distribute information flyers pertaining to workshop objectives throughout the East-African community; identify barriers to social integration; launch 29 the Anti-Hate/Community Profiling project that will provide public education about September 11 backlash and the impact it has had on the Muslim community.
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-hate and public education objectives of the Grant Project.
43. Organization Name: National African Integration and Families Assoc.
Organization Summary: NAIFA was incorporated in 1994 to advocate on behalf of ex-inmates, provide services and counseling to victims of violence, provide workshops on drug awareness and the prevention of domestic violence.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $39,414 Total 2002 Project Budget: $39,414
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Fostering Community youth through Education”. The project will provide mentoring and support services for African Canadian youth at risk; provide outreach to youth who are living by themselves, homeless, and/or jobless; develop and deliver (2) workshops on leadership training, civil participation and community involvement to improve race relations in the City; and produce information brochures on available services for youth in Toronto.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant Program.
44. Organization Name: Native Canadian Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1962. The organization promotes and reaffirms in the Native people of Toronto a strong sense of identity and worth through cultural programs, educational activities and historical reviews.
Recommended Amount: $10,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $15,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,881 Total 2002 Project Budget: $31,481
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Community Information: Increasing access through awareness”. This project builds upon initiatives such as the development of the agency’s website that has improved access to services for Aboriginal Communities. 30
The Centre will develop, produce and distribute relevant materials to promote awareness of the services and programs available to Aboriginal communities in Toronto; continue initiatives aimed at building coalitions to reduce violence among Aboriginal youth; and provide (2) public consultation sessions focusing on capacity building.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant Program.
45. Organization Name: Native Men’s Residence
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1983, Na-Me-Res is a temporary home for Aboriginal men, which develops self- sufficiency for its residents through its programs and services and promotes traditional Aboriginal culture and values. While focusing on the Aboriginal population, Na-Me-Res serves all ethnic groups
Recommended Amount: $ 2,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 9,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $16,548
Project Name and Deliverables: The project – “Celebration 20,000 Years in the Neighbourhood” proposes the development of a plan which involves the Aboriginal community by conducting broad consultations and outreach to interested musicians, storytellers, historians, anthropologists, cultural teachers.
Funding Rationale: The project meets the public education criteria of the Grant Program.
46. Organization Name: Native Women’s Resource Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1986, its mission is to provide a safe environment, which gives support to Aboriginal women and children
Recommended Amount: $ 7,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $22,137.50 Total 2002 Project Budget: $40,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Building Alliances and Sharing Experiences for Leadership and Self-Empowerment”. The project proposes to develop leadership skills among young native women through organizing and participating in planning a (1) day community conference; assist young Native women in acquiring new strategies for dealing with barriers to 31 equity; test a model for building linkages between NWRC and other ethno-racial community and advocacy organizations on issues of access and equity; and to challenge young Native women to recognize and increase understanding about other minority cultures.
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-racism and community development objectives of the Grant Program.
47. Organization Name: Northwood Neighbourhood Services
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1982, Northwood provides programs and services within the community that will empower individuals, families and groups to achieve, maintain and enhance a state of physical, mental and social well being.
Recom mended Amount: $ 6,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $30,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project - “Knowing Our Rights And Access and Equity Project”. Through the project, Northwood will provide (6) information sessions, focusing on hate crimes, employment rights, access to housing, health, recreation; provide a one day conference focusing mainly on Human Rights issues obligations and responsibilities as new Canadian, employment rights, tenant rights, rights to education, health, social services, and recreation; and Train community (2) volunteers to assist the community worker in the delivery of the project and to promote leadership in Civic participation.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education and community development objectives of the Grant Program.
48. Organization Name: Older Women’s Network
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1990, OWN is an advocacy organization, working within a feminist perspective to empower older women to overcome injustices and inequities in all spheres of life.
Recommended Amount: $ 4,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $13,500 Total 2002 Project Budget: $13,500 32
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project – “Mid-Life women; Access to Training and Employment”. Through the project, OWN will organize (2) community based focus group sessions on employment training for women of diverse backgrounds; and develop an advocacy guide to increase community outreach to women from diverse communities.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objectives of the Grant Program.
49. Organization Name: Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI)
Organization Summary: Incorporated since 1981, OCASI is a network of over 140 agencies that serve immigrants and refugees. It is committed to the achievement of equality, access and equity and full participation in every aspect of Canadian life for immigrants and refugees.
Recommended Amount: $15,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $15,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $25,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $15,000
Project Name and Deliverables: The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is recommended for funding to support its Toronto community development initiatives in the areas of assisting emerging agencies develop policies and procedures and cross cultural skills to serve the refugee and immigrant populations.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development funding objective of the Grant program.
50. Organization Name: Parkdale Intercultural Association
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1979 this agency provides settlement programs and services to refugees and new immigrants.
Recommended Amount: $ 8,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $10,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $14,200 Total 2002 Project Budget: $21,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommeded for the project – “The Better The Information the Better The Access”. The project aims to improve access of ethno-racial communities in Parkdale by organizing (7) public education and outreach sessions on civic participation, skills for 33 employment training, access to housing, health, legal services, volunteerism and taxation; support and maintain a resource centre of contacts/resources on Human Rights and access to trades and professions; and implement a community development process to nurture a healthy, equitable and sustainable community that builds on the rich diversity of Parkdale.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and public education objectives of the Grant Program.
51. Organization Name: People and Organizations in North Toronto (POINT)
Organization Summary: This agency works to improve availability and increase awareness of social and health services via information, education and advocacy for North Toronto residents.
Recommended Amount: $3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $6,120 Total 2002 Project Budget: $7,120
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for a pilot project to undertake research for a needs identification assessment of ethno-racial communities in North Toronto and to deliver 2 anti-racism workshops for board, staff and volunteers of social agencies serving the North Toronto Area.
Funding Rationale: Meets the public education and community development objectives of the Grant program.
52. Organization Name: Refugees & Immigrants Information Toronto Inc.
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1996, the organization provides settlement information and referral; interpretation and translation services; education and counselling to South Asian families and individuals.
Recommended amount: $ 3,500 2001 A&E Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 A&E Request: $ 6,500 Total 2002 Project Budget: $ 18,150
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for advocacy, information and referral services to immigrants and refugees by providing volunteer training; services to increase access to employment opportunities; and to support access to social services. 34
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
53. Organization Name: Rexdale Women’s Centre
Organization Summary: This agency serves high needs women and their dependants in northern Etobicoke. This is undertaken through a number of programs to strengthen existing abilities and the learning of new skills.
Recommended amount: $10,000 2001 A&E Grant Actual: $10,000 2002 A&E Request: $13,219 Total 2002 Project Budget: $31,021
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project “Ethno-Cultural Seniors Advocacy Project (ECSAP)” which addresses isolation issues faced by seniors in Rexdale. A co-ordinator will be hired to provide three leadership training workshops on public speaking, civic engagement and effective team building and to undertake advocacy efforts relating to access to local recreational and preventative health services
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
54. Organization Name: Roma Community & Advocacy Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1998, RCAC is devoted to promoting the interests of Canadian and newly arrived Roma.
Recommended Amount: $15,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $15,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $19,900 Total 2002 Project Budget: $22,900
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended to provide organizational support and for a project which undertakes advocacy activities particularly around refugee claimant issues. The agency will 35 consult with school boards and various City departments and communities and participates in community-based networks and coalitions to improve access to services and supports for the Roma community.
Funding Rationale: Meets the organizational and community development objectives of the Grant program.
55. Organization Name: Sankofa Heritage Foundation
Organization Summary: The Foundation provides education, counseling and mentoring programs aimed at advancing the social, civic, economic and financial capacity of members of the Ghanaian-Canadian community.
Recommended amount: $ 0 2001 A&E Grant Actual: $ 0
2002 A&E Request: $30,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $50,100
Project Name and Deliverables: Funds will be used to establish a mentorship program for Ghanaian youth and also to research, produce and disseminate information on issues facing the Ghanaian community.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
56. Organization Name: Silayan Community Centre
Organization Summary: The Centre responds to the human service needs of the Filipino community through education programs, counselling, employment training, job search and referral services.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 7,800 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 8,300 Total 2002 Project Budget: $12,200
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for activities aimed at developing youth leadership skills through the planning and implementation of a Filipino Youth Forum and for a national conference on issues facing domestic workers. 36
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
57. Organization Name: Somali Family & Child Skills Development Services Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1992, Somali Family and Child Skills provides advice and information to newcomer Somali families about skill training, educational, cultural and social service programs.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 7,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for a project aimed at responding to the increase in racial harassment in the aftermath of 9/11. The “Community Anti-Hate Education” project will deliver six workshops on how to deal with hate activity, on understanding human rights legislation, and on how to work with public authorities such as the police and schools.
Funding Rationale: Meets the anti-hate criteria for the Grant program.
58. Organization Name: Somali Immigrant Aid
Organization Summary: The organization addresses the immigration, education, health, social, cultural, and economic development needs of Somali-Canadians.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for a project to hire a part-time coordinator to identify the social issues and barriers faced by Somali families and youth; train volunteers to work with Somali youth; and deliver a series of 4 anti-racism, access and equity information workshops.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program. 37
59. Organization Name: Somali Youth Association of Toronto
Organization Summary: Established in 1992 to strengthen the cultural identity of Somali youth, the organization provides a variety of settlement and recreation programs.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 6,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $18,076
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project ‘Peacemaker’ which will provide a series of leadership workshops for approximately 125 youth that will involve communication and conflict resolution skills. Further workshops will address how to deal with incidents of racism and accessing services.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the grants program.
60. Organization Name: South Asian Women’s Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1982, SAWC’s focus is to increase women’s awareness of themselves and to assist them to develop their full potential by increasing their social, political and economic standing in society.
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 8,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,500
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project “Building a Safer Neighbourhood”. The project includes four activities geared toward the civic engagement and empowerment of South Asian women by collaborating with local social agencies and businesses around the issue of neighbourhood safety. The activities include community outreach, hosting an event to discuss findings, setting up of a committee for Neighbourhood Safety and the development of an implementation plan to respond to findings.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and anti-racism objectives of the Grant program. 38
61. Organization Name: Tamil Anti-Racism Committee (TARC)
Trustee Name: Tamil Eelam Society of Canada
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1978, the Tamil Eelam Society of Canada facilitates the integration of immigrants into the mainstream Canadian society by providing settlement services, employment programs, information and referral services, and other cultural activities.
Recommended Amount: $ 8,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 8,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $12,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $24,850
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the “Tamil Anti-Racism Awareness Project” which will deliver monthly workshops on anti-hate and racism activities reported in media and events in the community; organize a major public forum on anti-racism at Scarborough Civic Centre; provide 2 training sessions for volunteers on how to respond to hate crimes; and network with Police and other ethnic groups that are involved in combating hate crimes. Media will also be used to bring awareness to the community through print media, radio and television interviews, poster campaigns and distribution of brochures
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and anti-hate objectives of the Grant program.
62. Organization Name: Toronto Community & Culture Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1995, TCCC provides settlement services, personal and group counseling, educational services and social services for the Mandarin speaking population in Toronto.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $20,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project aimed at improving services for the rapidly increasing Mandarin-speaking population. The project will support the organization to undertake a needs assessment of the Mandarin-speaking population; in Toronto; present the findings to community and social service agencies and other funding bodies and establish linkages with other agencies and coalitions within the Chinese community. 39
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
63. Organization Name: Transportation Action Now (TAN)
Organization Summary: TAN promotes accessible transportation for everyone in Ontario; ensure independence and full participation in society for seniors and people with disabilities and; ensures accessible transit services comparable to those enjoyed by the general public.
Recommended amount: $10,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $10,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $14,650 Total 2002 Project Budget: $25,490
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the project on“Improving Accessible Transportation Services”. Funds will be used to hire a part-time co-ordinator to strengthen the organization development needs of the organization and its continued advocacy work by: supporting and managing the web-site; producing a bi-annual newsletter and by producing and disseminating briefing notes and policy papers on accessible transportation.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
64. Organization Name: Urban Alliance on Race Relations
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1975, the UARR promotes a stable and healthy multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment in the community by undertaking educational, research and advocacy activities that facilitates racial and ethnic harmony.
Recommended Amount: $41,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $42,600 2002 Access & Equity Request: $60,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $60,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for organizational support and project support. Through its programs the UARR will implement an educational and civic initiative entitled “Youth for Diversity”. This will involve 40 community leaders and volunteer trainers and over 260 youth 40 with 10 youth based agencies. This project will include public forums that will attempt to engage service providers and community volunteers in dealing with youth violence and issues of diversity between ethno-racial communities. The UARR will work on a strategy to repair the damage to the anti-racism infrastructure in Toronto as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in the United States. The target audience for advocacy will be the established community and social service agencies. The UARR will also collaborate with the orders of government to develop the (“TO: What a World Project”) which will highlight Toronto’s diversity.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and anti-racism objectives of the Grant program.
65. Organization Name: Vietnamese Association of Toronto
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1979, VAT provides settlement and adaptation services to Vietnamese immigrants to help them integrate successfully into Canadian culture.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,390 Total 2002 Project Budget: $12,790
Project Name and Deliverables: The project is designed to address issues pertaining to settlement and integration of the Vietnamese community. The project “Steps to Community Diverse Participation” proposes 10-12 workshops on such topics as Canadian law, government processes and conflict resolution.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
66. Organization Name: Vietnamese Women’s Association of Toronto
Organization Summary: The Association serves mainly Vietnamese women, children and their families in implementing social, cultural, educational and settlement programs.
Recommended Amount: $ 7,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 9,724 Total 2002 Project Budget: $14,174 41
Project Name and Deliverables: Funds is recommended for organizational support as well as the delivery of monthly workshops to address issues of racism and hate activity and to support the organization’s advocacy activities around issues such as health care, policing, education, employment and childcare.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
67. Organization Name: Vietnamese Youth & Women Community & Social Services Association
Organization Summary: Established in 1982, the Association provides settlement and integration services, social and recreational services to Vietnamese-Canadians.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $31,550 Total 2002 Project Budget: $41,599
Project Name and Deliverables:
The project proposes to provide workshops and counselling sessions on such issues as language and educational training, job resume preparation, job skills, computer literacy, and information on Canada’s legal system.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
68. Organization Name: West Scarborough Neighborhood Community Centre
Organization Summary: WSNCC offers neighborhood programs and services designed to enhance the well-being of people in the context of their community, culture and environment.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 2002 Access & Equity Request: $13,500 42
Total 2002 Project Budget: $22,200
Project Name and Deliverables: The project proposal seeks funding to hire 2 part time staff at two Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centres to establish a Youth Advisory Committee to address access and equity pertaining to recreation, social, employment and health issues and to undertake outreach and promotion with immigrant youth.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.
69. Organization Name: Whyy Mee Family Counseling Foundation of Toronto
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1982 as a national agency, Whyy Mee is committed to the education of recent immigrants (especially African Caribbeans) about the Canadian legal and social systems, to encourage and facilitate legal representation, to provide counselling and support to those in conflict with the law and to develop and promote better understanding of cultural differences.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 9,050 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables:
Funding is recommended for a project on“Mandate Review and Capacity Building. A part-time co-ordinator will review the organization’s mandate and focus, and develop their community outreach and organization capacity to better serve the needs of African Caribbean Youth in conflict with the law.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
70. Organization Name: Willowridge Information and Recreation Centre
Organization Summary: Serving Central Etobicoke, the Centre provides services that address the problems associated with isolation, cultural adjustment and racism. 43
Recommended Amount: $ 5,000 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 5,000 Access & Equity Request: $ 8,300 Total 2002 Project Budget: $10,000
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for a project “Youth Against Racism”. Through the project, a part time co-ordinator will develop and support the Youth Against Racism Youth Council; build working partnerships with local high schools to address issues of interracial conflict and violence; and develop partnerships with other area institutions and agencies in support of minority youth initiatives.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
71. Organization Name: World Communities Development Alliance (WOCDA)
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 2001, WOCDA provides education, counselling, and other support services for immigrants and refugees to promote their integration into Canadian society.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $ 8,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $32,900
Project Name and Deliverables: Working with the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition (OHCC), funds will be used to assist the World Communities Development Alliance develop and deliver a series of 4 workshops to the staff of the Toronto-based member agencies of the OHCC on diversity issues and the development of inclusive policies and practices.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development objective of the Grant program.
72. Organization Name: World Council for African Development (WOCAD)
Organization Summary: 44
The organization exists to mobilize the community to create a response to racial discrimination, hate and bigotry, and to advocate and work with institutions and organization to improve access to services and information
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 3,500 2002 Access & Equity Request: $50,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $50,650
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended for the provision of a project “Discrimination Workshops”. Two forums will held and will be directed at members of the African ethno-cultural communities on racial discrimination, hate crimes and strategies for combating them.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and public education objectives of the Grant program.
73. Organization Name: York Hispanic Centre
Organization Summary: Incorporated in 1992, YHC focuses on enhancing the status of Spanish speaking individuals and families in Toronto by providing programs and services to address their settlement and integration needs.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $15,000
Project Name and Deliverables: The proposal seeks funds for the project “Unidad en la diversidad” (Unity in Diversity) which aims to recruit, train, and co-ordinate 10-12 community members to become active program outreach and peer support workers. The objective of this project is to increase understanding and respect of cultural differences and commonalties among and between Latin American people in Toronto.
Comments: Not recommended for funding
74. Organization Name: Youth Action Network
Organization Summary: 45
Incorporated in 1989, YAN aims to empower youth to pursue a proactive approach to civic engagement through education.
Recommended Amount: $ 3,500 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $18,550
Project Name and Deliverables: Funding is recommended to develop and hold a 2 day forum for youth of colour to discuss topics such as anti-racism, media and human rights training. The aim is to provide youth with leadership skills and the tools for social justice and environmental advocacy work. An Action Group will be formed to continue the work identified by the forum.
Funding Rationale: Meets the community development and public education objectives of the Grant program.
75. Organization Name: Youth Encouraging Self-Empowerment
Organization Summary: Created out of the Black International Communication Youth Conference held in 2001, the organization exists to promote youth leadership, civic engagement, community responsibility and strategic alliances.
Recommended Amount: $ 0 2001 Access & Equity Grant Actual: $ 0 2002 Access & Equity Request: $10,000 Total 2002 Project Budget: $93,000
Project Name and Deliverables: The proposal seeks funds for the project “Helping Young People to Excel (HYPE)”, which will train 15 black youth to become community animators via 3 weeks of computer training; 3 weeks leadership training and 3 weeks of leadership training.
Comments: Not recommended for funding.