We Are YAAACE
Transforming Communities through Innovative Solutions
YAAACE
“The community is 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:
Summer Institute
Give your child an unforgettable summer at the YAAACE Summer Institute, where they can dive into the exciting worlds of robotics, athletics, music, and dance. Our program also strengthens their minds with engaging academics and the challenging Spirit of Math. Watch them discover new passions, build lasting friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Enroll today and give them the summer adventure they deserve!
- Start Date
- July 2
- End Date
- August 15
- Location
- 45 Norfinch
- Price
- $350
- Start Date
- April
- End Date
- September
- Location
- 45 Norfinch
- Price
- FREE
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
Africentric Parenting
The Africentric Parenting Program is designed to support Black parents in the Jane and Finch community who have been impacted by the justice system or are at risk of becoming involved.
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.
