Character Community:
Building a safe, inclusive and connected York Region. Empowering young people to overcome barriers and become community leaders. Inspiring seniors to connect with their community.
Our Programs
Slap Shot Hockey Program
Reducing social isolation and building self-esteem in young people facing barriers through sport.
Music Alive Program
Building confidence, stronger peer relationships and promoting collaboration in young people through character in the arts.
Youth Social Justice Days Program
Empowering youth with the tools to make positive character decisions leading to greater civic engagement.
CC Seniors Task Force Program
Building strong positive connections with peers and increasing social inclusion levels for seniors through community building activities.Funders
Latest News & Events
INCLUSION
October’s Character Attribute is INCLUSION
Meeting Our 2020 Character Award Winners!
As we were not able to host our Annual Character Awards event this year due to Covid-19, we were honored to visit all of our Character Award Winners to personally congratulate them and present their award!
Please see our 2020 Awards Program to read the stories of our wonderful and deserving Award Winners.
COURAGE
September’s Character Attribute is COURAGE:
We empower individuals to have courage, to recognize their strengths, and to become stronger, more confident, and successful in their lives.
In 2019, we delivered our programs to 13,614 children, youth and seniors across York Region
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