99,900.00 OTF Grant Gives Local Youth Opportunity for Growth

On the evening of March 13th, 2023, the Maple Community Centre in Vaughan was buzzing with excitement as Fuerza Latina Community Services hosted an event to recognize the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support and contributions to their efforts in promoting and supporting Latino culture in Canada. The event was also an opportunity for members of the Latin American and Hispanic Internal Support Network (LAH-ISN) to support their achievements, which have supported many local youth, by providing them opportunities to grow.

The event was attended by several key stakeholders, including MPP Stephen Lecce, MPP Laura Smith, MP Anna Roberts for the City of King-Vaughan, Deputy Mayor of Vaughan Linda Jackson, and Laura PArsons, a volunteer for the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

During the event, LAH-ISN members connected with attendees and outlined their goals and initiatives. They also fielded questions about how the Toronto Police Service is engaging with the Latino community and discussed ways in which the attendees could be involved in the ISN's efforts.

Maurizio Ceresoli and Juana Munoz, members of the LAH-ISN Steering Committee, were in attendance and were impressed with the support and recognition that Fuerza Latina received for their efforts. They highlighted the importance of organizations like Fuerza Latina and the Ontario Trillium Foundation in promoting cultural diversity and inclusion in Canada.

Overall, the event was a great success and provided an opportunity for members of the Latino community to come together and celebrate their culture while also highlighting important initiatives and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in the community. The LAH-ISN looks forward to continuing to engage with the Latin American and Hispanic community in the Greater Toronto Area.