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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of Jenna Lorette - The Mortgage Centre as part of our Community Leaders Program.

 

'Stay inspired' and change the future, local teen leader says

'Stay inspired' and change the future, local teen leader says

Elizabeth Perron has made change in her school through creating the Equity Club that celebrates diversity and creates open and accepting space for all students
Teen launches Dress to Impress to collect formal wear for needy

Teen launches Dress to Impress to collect formal wear for needy

​​​​​​​GBDSS student collecting formal wear for teens who can't afford it. She's also involved with Period Poverty project and makes crafts to raise funds for local OSPCA branch er makes her community better through grassroots campaigns like Dress to Impress that is collecting formal wear for local teens that might face financial barriers to accessing asuit and tie or dress for graduation or prom
Young entrepreneur painting her way to success

Young entrepreneur painting her way to success

Painters on the Bay is run by 20-year-old, local business student Hailey McCoubrey, and its entering its second year with plans to double its business.
For local teen, giving his time is all about keeping it simple

For local teen, giving his time is all about keeping it simple

17-year-old Logan Gravel volunteers for two local organizations for the joy of it
INSPIRE: Following her dancing dreams all the way to Team Canada

INSPIRE: Following her dancing dreams all the way to Team Canada

Local teen Gabriele Gillespie will be competing at the World Dance Championships in Portugal instead of attending her high school graduation in June
INSPIRE: Young activitist ensures BFN students can ride the bus

INSPIRE: Young activitist ensures BFN students can ride the bus

Lola Monague from Beausoleil First Nation demonstrates how to make change by trusting that a team effort will eventually develop
INSPIRE: Equity, inclusion and growing up in Midland

INSPIRE: Equity, inclusion and growing up in Midland

'Being mixed race in Midland, I have experienced discrimination,' high school student says, noting that sometimes people don't realize what they're saying could hurt
Visually impaired sprinter wins OFSAA after first race in years

Visually impaired sprinter wins OFSAA after first race in years

St. Theresa's student Dalaynie Conn, who has no peripheral vision, is very humble about winning her first provincial track race even though she hadn’t run competitively for about four years
INSPIRE: Young local actor premieres new film at TIFF

INSPIRE: Young local actor premieres new film at TIFF

Shayla Brown recently performed in her first feature film directed by Canadian film royalty Sarah Polley, alongside multiple Academy-Award winner Frances McDormand
Art as therapy in the works of local teen (6 photos)

Art as therapy in the works of local teen (6 photos)

Katelynn Adams made art her career when she found the creative process therapeutic after being diagnosed with anxiety and depression in Grade 9