The Spot offers youth drop-in hours that allow youth ages 13-29 years old the opportunity to drop into the space to use the facilities to meet and with youth workers. Youth drop in is Tuesday-Friday from 3:00pm-8:00pm.

We offer free sports and recreation programs throughout the year, which have previously included soccer, skateboarding, snowboarding, basketball and more. In addition, our Inclusive Parks and Recreation worker offers art and green space programming and field trips within and to local parks in the community. This program increases access to sports and recreation opportunities for Black, racialized and newcomer populations in the Jane-Finch/Black Creek communities.

Contact Diana or Ali to learn more about how to get involved at dianas@janefinchcentre.org & alia@janefinchcentre.org.

The Community Healing Project provides mental health and peer-led workshops to youth ages 12-24 years old in the Driftwood, Tandrige, Downsview/Roding communities. This project supports the development of mental health literacy and resiliency in youth who have been exposed to community violence. Through peer support certification and trauma-informed community workshops, youth learn about trauma, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hypersensitive flight/fight responses.

For more information, contact Jahfari at jahfarif@janefinchcentre.org.

Our Black Muslim Youth Outreach worker offers group programming to address the specific needs of youth experiencing the intersections between anti-Black racism and Islamophobia.

The ‘Peace Be Project’ provides one-on-one weekly/biweekly mentorship and resource navigation aimed at developing new skills, encouraging youth leadership and fostering resilience in youth.

The ‘Uncovering Gems’ series is a bi-weekly interactive table talk/community night that fosters culturally relevant conversations with a focus on mental health through a space free of judgment and fear.

For more information, contact Ayoub at ayoubf@janefinchcentre.org.

The Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) equips and empowers at-risk/high-risk youth and their families to take action, improving their life outcomes. YOWs act as mentors, promote broader opportunities and support for youth within communities and advocate for the improvement of access to youth services.

For more information, contact Abdul at Abduln@janefinchcentre.org or 416- 938-4211.

Tutoring is offered every Wednesday from 4:00pm-6:00pm, and is for youth in elementary to high school who may need extra supports with their academics.