Helping support youth
I used to work for an organization called TakingITGlobal and during my time there I developed a love of organizations and people who support youth in the work that they do. I recently came across an initiative – thanks to Core Studio – in Toronto called Now 4 Youth which I think is a pretty interesting combination of helping support youth development and encouraging youth to be active.
In a nutshell what they do is provide funds to at-risk Toronto and GTA youth so that they can advance their education in the wellness sector. Their 2010 programming will fully fund selected at-risk youth to become certified yoga or pilates instructors. At the end of the programs the youth will be provided with a variety of support mechanisms to help them continue their journey.
Definitely check out their website to find out more about this program and if you are interested in helping support this initiative they have just published a coffee table book called Adaptation. This photobook contains artisitic adaptations of yoga and pilates poses. Could make a wonderful holiday gift for the fitness crazed in your life I think?
Tagged as: adaptation · now 4 youth · photobook · Pilates · toronto · Yoga
Wow…thank you SO much for writing about NOW 4 Youth. As you can imagine, a new charity relies solely on word-of-mouth advertising and community write-ups.
Again, thanks!
Glad you liked it! As I mentioned am big fan of initiatives that support youth development and involvement in their communities – really think it is great what you are trying to do!