What is YPI?
YPI is an inclusive, multi-award-winning approach to grant-making that grows compassionate communities by connecting high school students to social issues, local charities, and philanthropy at a pivotal stage in their adolescence.
Our Impact
ACROSS CANADA SINCE 2002
More Than
$
9000000
grant dollars
have been provided by YPI’s funders to be granted by youth through our inclusive, participatory process
Over
100000
students
have developed skills, competencies and positive attitudes towards civic engagement
Over
1000000
people
have learned about social issues from students advocating in their communities
Over
100000
community members
have been helped by frontline social service charities who have won grants through YPI
Get Involved!
Apply / Nominate a School
Want to participate in YPI or nominate a school to participate in YPI?
Support Our Work
Find out how you can join YPI Canada to grow compassionate communities.
See the Charities Youth Advocate for
Take a look at the charities that YPI’s youth participants have helped win grants.
Awards
2010
Canadian Best Practice in Civic Education
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship
2011
Premier’s Award for Philanthropy in Education
Government of Ontario
2014
Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship (OMC)
Government of Ontario
2014
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award
Government of Ontario
2015
Honorary Doctorate in Civil Law
Julie Toskan
Saint Mary's University
2016
Meritorious Service Medal (Civilian)
Julie Toskan
Governor General of Canada
In the News
Brooklin students help Oshawa Cancer Support Centre with $5,000 donation
Global News • July 26, 2018
“I didn’t know about Hearth Place or anything to do with it and literally it’s 10 minutes from our school,” said Reagan Lawrence, Brooklin High School student. A youth and philanthropy initiative program at school is what led Lawrence, Mcnutt and two others to the cancer support centre.
TD Bank Group donates $500K to Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Toronto.com • June 20, 2018
TD’s new global corporate citizenship platform, The Ready Commitment, will target $1 billion in total by 2030 toward community giving in financial security, a more-vibrant planet, connected communities and better health.
CBC: Sudbury Secondary School students giving back to community with philanthropy projects
CBC NEWS • MAY 2, 2018
Student Dieter Lische-Parks and his group have been researching the social issue of hunger. They chose the food delivery program, Meals on Wheels in Subdury as their charity. “Some of us have actually connected to this issue personally, and we just really wanted to make a change,” he said.