Our Programs
Every program we run is built around one belief: that every young person deserves the tools, mentors, and community to become who they are meant to be.
What We Do
The A.D.E.R.I.Y.E Project Foundation runs four interconnected programs, each targeting a critical gap in the journey of Black and racialized youth in Canada.
From academic support to creative expression, physical wellness to one-on-one mentorship, our programs meet young people where they are and walk with them toward where they want to go.
Opening doors to academic and economic opportunity
We provide tutoring, homework support, university application guidance, and career pathway coaching. We partner with schools and employers to create clear, supported routes from the classroom to meaningful careers for Black and racialized youth.
78% of participants improved grades or secured employment within 3 months
Strong bodies, strong minds, strong communities
Our Physical Wellness program uses sport, movement, and health education to build confidence, discipline, and community. We believe physical wellbeing is inseparable from mental and emotional health, and we design programming that nurtures all three.
Over 120 youth engaged in structured physical wellness programming
Connecting youth with leaders who look like them
We match young people with mentors who share their backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. Through one-on-one relationships, group circles, and speaker series, we ensure no young person has to navigate their future alone.
Over 150 mentor-mentee matches made since founding
Finding voice through creativity and culture
Our Arts program gives young people space to tell their stories through music, visual art, spoken word, and performance. We believe creativity is a form of advocacy, and we invest in the artistic voices of the next generation.
Annual cohort of 60 youth across visual art, music, and spoken word
Community Events
Free and open to everyone
Beyond our core programs, we host single day community events throughout the year — free to attend, open to all ages, and designed to bring people together. From health fairs and career expos to cultural celebrations and youth summits, these events are our way of showing up for the broader community.
All single day events are completely free to attend — no registration required.
Events welcome youth, families, and community members of all backgrounds.
Held at accessible community venues across the Greater Toronto Area.
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Applications are open year-round. Reach out to find the right fit for you or a young person in your life.