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Title:

BESP - Black Employment Support Program

Agreement Number:

27113

Agreement Value:

$500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 23, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

The project expands Urban Rez Solutions’ Black Employment Support Program to strengthen employment, housing, and reintegration supports for Black justice‑impacted individuals within six months of release. Through in‑custody and post‑release programming, life‑skills development, housing navigation, and enhanced organizational capacity, the initiative reduces barriers to reintegration, lowers recidivism, and promotes long‑term economic stability and public safety.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

The project supports the successful reintegration of Black justice-involved individuals by providing culturally relevant life-skills training, employment and entrepreneurship preparation, housing and reintegration planning, and ongoing mentorship and community support. Participants will strengthen essential skills such as conflict resolution, critical thinking, financial literacy, communication, and stress management, while developing personalized goals and pathways to employment, education, or business ownership. Through continued support before and after release, the initiative aims to improve housing and employment stability, strengthen community connections, reduce justice-system involvement, and contribute to safer, more resilient communities.

Location:

Scarborough, Ontario, CA M1E 2T6

Reference Number:

088-2026-2027-Q2-00080

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

0001-01-01T00:00:00

Recipient's Legal Name:

Urban Rez Solutions Social Enterprise

Federal Riding Name:

Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park

Federal Riding Number:

35094

Program:

(GCP-VO) Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations

Program Purpose:

The Grants and Contributions Program to Voluntary Organizations (GCP VO) supports the development of public safety policies and delivery of services by providing funding to voluntary organizations to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses.

Amendments:

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