Mr. Speaker, this month Malton, Ontario is celebrating the start up of a new youth connection after school program, a project that will create school homework clubs, recreational activities and a mentorship program for children and youth in the community.
The sponsor is Malton Neighbourhood Services. A volunteer pool will be established and parents are to be included in the activities. The project will receive $96,881 in funding through Youth Services Canada under Human Resources Development Canada.
Youth Service Canada projects, which last up to nine months, recruit unemployed and out of school youth between ages 18 and 24. This program champions the ability of young people to make a difference in their communities.