In the face of ongoing violence and criticism over the lack of spending on community-based programs, Mayor John Tory is committing to $6 million in new spending to tackle youth violence. The commitments include:YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...$2.1 million for community youth violence prevention grants, up to $200,000 each for 10-15 existing organizations and agencies doing youth violence prevention work for young people aged 10-29. $1.2 million for six new youth hubs in community centres, which will operate in a similar way. Josh Matlow (Ward 12 Toronto-St. Paul’s), pushed for council to build 20 new youth hubs — what he said could put most of the city’s youth within two kilometres of one of those spaces. Meanwhile, violence has taken a toll on the city’s youth.

Source: thestar February 03, 2020 16:28 UTC