Programs & Events
ReGenerating Our Roots
Regenerating our Roots is an anti-racism program that breaks down and corrects the stereotypes systematically placed on the melanated community over many years. The curriculum focuses on unexplored history while highlighting the many contributions that melanated people have established worldwide. By eradicating negative views the youth may have of themselves and are perpetuated in society we promote self-love and confidence. The program provides these children with opportunities while offering the support and resources necessary for success. The anticipated outcomes include enhanced life skills such as financial literacy, access to and resources to educational supports, and succession planning and entrepreneurship; including social enterprise. Participants will leave the program with an increased sense of self-worth and resilience, as a result of having the opportunity to be exposed to various coping mechanisms and techniques focused on addressing their mental health and personal well-being.
Life Skills Initiative
High school students of selected organizations will meet once a week for the school year to learn various life skills in addition to undergoing self evaluation activities in order to understand self. They will identify future goals and create strategies to achieve them. Our program can be catered to different organizations, schools and events in addition to catering topics to the groups specific needs..
SLYC Drop In Program
Offers young people ages 6 to 13 a safe space to learn interpersonal skills, receive school assistance and mentorship.
We provide various team building, skill developing and fun and creative activities on Friday evenings for the duration of each school year.
EVENTS
HEALING HUMANITY FESTIVAL
The Healing Humanity Festival seeks to heal the community mind, body and soul with free workout sessions and awareness talks in the park while supporting businesses who are in the health and wellness field.
Join us annually in different cities within the GTA for a fun day of sharing cultural expression and healing sessions to uplift and teach the community.
Unity in the Community
The Shining Lighte Youth Charity presents UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY: a look into the melanated community of non for profit organizations.There are so many amazing grassroots groups in the GTA. Unfortunately, not enough attention is brought to them due to funding issues, lack of resources or bigger organizations overshadowing them year after year. We would like to bring light to all those amazing groups that haven’t been seen but need to be!
And YOU will help us do it.
UNDERSTANDING THE OPPOSITE - Youth Discussion Series
Ever wonder why we are how we are? Why we think what we think?
We are a product of our upbringing. Good or bad. Let’s break misconceptions, find understanding and save our future relationships before they begin.
Join us for relationship and family discussions where we will learn to understand the opposite sex.
Goal: Mending the gaps in our relationships and building stronger family dynamics in our community.