Invest in our communities
Invest in our youth
MAKE YOUR IMPACT
POWERFILLED YOUTH T.O
Shortlisted as one of 25 finalists to receive the 2019 Governor Generals Canada History Award for Community Programming
Engage | Inspire | Educate | Impact | Empower
PowerFilled Youth TO (PFYTO ) is a registered Canadian non-profit organization that was established in 2016 dedicated to engaging, educating, empowering, uplifting and inspiring BIPOC children and youth.
Through mentor-ship, skills workshops, leadership and physical activities, dramatic arts and community outreach initiatives, children and youth develop confidence and character while learning about self-love, social justice, black history and culture and the value of positive community engagement.
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time.
We are the ones we've been waiting for.
We are the change that we seek."
Barack Obama
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THANK YOU
Extending a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated/supported our fundraisor for RTD Remedial Reading and Homework Center in Jamaica. With your help we were able to raise more than $3500, as well as spend down desktop, laptop, playpen, fans, toys, school supplies,etc. Check out this short thank you video all the way from Westmoreland, Jamaica.
Celebrating
History, Culture and Heritage
For those of you who missed, it, here are a few
highlights from our 2022 production celebrating culture, diversity, and self love. Thanks again to everyone who was able to come out and see the show. We hope you enjoyed it!
Weekly Sessions
The PFYTO team meets weekly examining various character development traits - their meaning, importance and relevance in today's society. Through debate, discussion, leadership activities, skills workshops and dramatic arts we examine and explore these traits as they relate to our lives and community.
Community involvement and outreach are also core aspects of our PowerFilled Youth TO. The PFYTO team continues to show their commitment to creating positive community engagement opportunities.
Our "PILOT" Talks series allow leaders within our community to engage meaningfully with the team, sharing wisdom, knowledge and life experiences.
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS CAMPAIGN!
POWERFILLEDYOUTH FEATURED ON TV
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ellen Degeneres and team for this truly memorable moment and your incredible generousity.
Listen to Kai talking about how literacy keeps him connected to his community and our new Seniors Paints Pals Program!
Check out our very own Jahtayah talking about how much she loves the program and all the great work PowerFilledYouth TO has been doing in our community
Jahtayah is back as a special guest on That TVO kids Show, kicking off their Black History Month celebrations and speaking about Black Inventor Elijah McCoy. Check her out!
PowerfilledyouthTO team is committed to positively impacting communities locally and abroad.
Click below to learn more about our outreach work!
Getting ahead doesn't always happen alone.
We need mentors and advocates to support us. Finding impactful mentorship is unquestionably valuable and we invite and encourage members of our community to join us and share their knowledge and skills.
For more info on how you can get involved, please contact us at info@powerfilledyouthto.ca
