Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Community Resilience and Youth Engagement Initiative
Agreement Number:
25605
Agreement Value:
$511,811.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 15, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031
Description:
The "Community Resilience and Youth Engagement Initiative” is a five-year project implemented by The Dam – Develop Assist Mentor organization. The purpose of this project is to address the root causes of youth violence and gang involvement in Mississauga, Ontario. The Dam will recruit vulnerable youth and their families to responsive and holistic programming, that teaches practical skills and resources to secure meaningful employment, strengthens foundational familial relationships, and provides educational workshops on healthy relationships, life management, and life skills. The project is designed to reduce risk and enhance protective factors by building a robust ecosystem of support through mentorship, strategic outreach, and community partnerships.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:
The project is designed to reduce risk and enhance protective factors by building a robust ecosystem of support through mentorship, strategic outreach, and community partnerships.
Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5N 6A2
Reference Number:
088-2026-2027-Q1-00028
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Dam - Develop Assist Mentor
Federal Riding Name:
Mississauga—Streetsville
Federal Riding Number:
35066
Program:
(CPAF) Crime Prevention Action Fund
Program Purpose:
The program purpose is to provide time-limited grant and contribution funding that supports evidence-based crime prevention initiatives in communities.
NAICS Code:
624110