Youth Programs
Our youth programs are run through our vibrant youth space called ‘The Spot’ (inside Yorkgate Mall).
The Spot offers programs that are co-designed with youth to promote emotional intelligence, foster community self-love and youth empowerment.
We provide support for multi-barriered youth ages 13-29, addressing the complex interplay of poverty, racism, gender inequality and international displacement through service navigation, wraparound support and structured programs that focus on the complex needs of youth in the Jane-Finch community. Our initiatives focus on professional development and employability, tackling food insecurity, violence prevention, mental health and more.
On-going Youth Programs AND SERVICES
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Youth ages 13–18 can drop in Tuesday through Friday from 3–8 p.m. to participate in structured programs, or just use the space, connect with peers and meet with youth workers.
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We offer free sports and recreation programs throughout the year, which include soccer, skateboarding, snowboarding, basketball, volleyball and more.
Contact our team to learn more at thespot@janefinchcentre.org.
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The Youth Outreach Worker (YOW) equips and empowers at-risk/high-risk youth and their families to take action, improving their life outcomes. YOWs act as mentors, promote broader opportunities and support for youth within communities and advocate for the improvement of access to youth services.
Our YOW can provide youth with support with service navigation, employment support, mentorship and more.For more information, contact Abdul at abduln@janefinchcentre.org or 416-316-4618.
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The Youth Violence Prevention Program supports the most vulnerable young people ages 13–29 — including those involved in or connected to gangs and the justice system. Through targeted social development workshops and culturally grounded therapy, the program addresses the root causes of youth violence. Youth are placed at the centre, with a peer-to-peer support model that ensures their voices shape the solutions — and that they have the space to heal, grow and redefine their futures. For more information, contact Abdul at abduln@janefinchcentre.org or 416-316-4618.
Sex Trafficking Prevention Group (STPG)
The Sex Trafficking Prevention Group (STPG) is a youth-led project committed to preventing human trafficking within the Jane and Finch community. STPG is run by young, Black women from the Jane-Finch community who wanted to create resources for youth, by youth.
Their primary mission is to empower and educate young people who may be vulnerable to the threat of human trafficking.
STPG actively engages with local schools to conduct informative workshops that serve as a platform to raise awareness, provide valuable knowledge, and offer essential resources for those in need.
Follow them on Instagram to learn more.
IMPRESSION CAMPAIGN SCHOLARSHIP
The Jane/Finch Centre is partnering with Agnostic to support the next generation of diverse voices in Public Relations, Communications, Media, and Journalism.
Through the Impression Campaign Scholarship, $10,000 in funding is available to Grade 12 and first-year post-secondary students from the Jane-Finch and Black Creek communities who self-identify as a member of a racialized community.
Application Deadline: Friday August 7, 2026
Click the button below to learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and key dates.
TALYA SIENNA ADDEO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Talya Sienna Addeo Memorial Scholarship honours the life and legacy of Tayla Sienna Addeo, a passionate advocate for education and community. This $3,000 scholarship will support one eligible youth from The Spot in pursuing their post-secondary education, including university, college, certificate, or apprenticeship programs.
Created by the Addeo family in partnership with the Jane/Finch Centre, the scholarship aims to help remove financial barriers and create greater access to educational opportunities for young people in the Jane-Finch community.
Application Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Click the button below to learn more about eligibility, application requirements, and key dates.
Contact Us
Location: 1 Yorkgate Blvd #228 (Inside Yorkgate Mall)
Email: thespot@janefinchcentre.org
Youth Drop-in Hours:
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
1:00pm-8:00pm
1:00pm-8:00pm
1:00pm-8:00pm
1:00pm-8:00pm
Follow us on Instagram
Follow The Spot on Instagram to keep up to date with events, programs and services.
The Spot (@thespotyouthcentre)