We Are YAAACE
Transforming Communities through Innovative Solutions
YAAACE
“The community is YAAACE.”
YAAACE
On a mission to empower our community
YAAACE is a Black-led, Black-focused, and Black-serving organization providing culturally reflective programs and services to mitigate the opportunity gap for racialized and under-resourced communities.
Founded in 2007, YAAACE serves 1000+ families and clients annually in a range of programs related to academics, athletics, expanded opportunities, employment, and violence prevention and intervention. YAAACE has nearly two decades of experience working with multiple partners, stakeholders, and all three levels of government to deliver programs and services, as well as engage in data-driven knowledge mobilization and publications.
- Founded
- 2007
- Youth Hired
- 960+
- Families Helped
- 1000+
- Program Participants
- 15000+
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
- Start Date
- Nov 2nd
- End Date
- Nov 2nd
- Location
- 45 Norfinch
- Price
- FREE
Community Eye Clinic
In partnership with YAAACE, The University of Waterloo of School of Optometry and Vision Science is pleased to provide vision screenings and full eye examinations to youth within the riding of Humber River – Black Creek, thanks to the collaboration with MP Judy Sgro’s office.
TThe event will take place on Saturday November 2nd, 2024, at 45 Norfinch Drive in North York. Screenings and examinations will be performed by optometry students and licensed optometrists.
The goal of our assessment is to evaluate the eye health status, eye coordination, and the need of glasses for children registered. If glasses are required, they will be provided at NO COST. For those children who play sports, sports google can also be provided at NO COST.
Here are some facts to consider:
61 % of kids with vision problems have never seen an eye doctor Vision accounts for up to 80 % of learning, meaning kids are often not getting the most out of their education due to poor vision. 61 % of parents mistakenly believe they would know if their child was having difficulty with their eyesight.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
Black Youth in Tech
Join YAAACE at the BFUTR 2024 Black Youth in Tech Lounge on November 6-7, 2024, at The International Centre in Mississauga!
🗓️ Date: November 6-7, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM or 12 PM - 5 PM [or Join Us for the FULL Day 9:30 AM - 5 PM]
📍 Location: The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON
This is your chance to connect with leading experts, industry innovators, and passionate tech enthusiasts. Dive into inspiring keynote sessions, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities with top professionals in the tech industry.
Explore topics like emerging technologies, career development, and entrepreneurship. Don’t miss out on the largest Black tech conference in Canada! Register now and be part of the future in tech.
Our partnership with Obsidi and BFUTR aligns with YAAACE’s Labour Market Intervention Strategy, aimed at addressing systemic barriers and disparities faced by Black, equity-denied and justice-involved individuals in accessing and navigating educational and career opportunities. Through LMIS, we are equipping our youth with essential skills, aptitude, knowledge and supports to succeed in post-secondary education and the workforce.
- Start Date
- Nov 6th
- End Date
- Nov 7th
- Location
- The International Centre
- Price
- FREE
An Overview of What We Are Addressing
The Key Issues
- 1.
- Mitigating the opportunity gap for racialized and under-resourced communities.
- 2.
- Using strength-based approaches to create safer communities.
- 3.
- Disrupting the school to prison pipeline through access to caring adults and culturally reflective programming.
- 4.
- Advocating for innovative solutions to address the roots of violence.
- 5.
- Challenging stereotypes and biased narratives about Black families and communities.
- 6.
- Creating and promoting best practices to ensure institutional accountability and transparency in the social service sector.
