TELUS Friendly Future Foundation Donates $20,000 to Support Youth-Led STEM Program

May 15, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Go For It Youth Organization has received a Community Board grant from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for $20,000 to  support a free, youth-led computer coding program for youth in Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park, and surrounding communities. 


“As we gear up for summer 2025, this is excellent news and fits perfectly with our vision of expanding educational opportunities for the youth we serve. I’m excited to see the program in action, led by our youth computer coaches,” said Michael Ma, Executive Director of Go Green Youth Centre.


This innovative program will be part of Go Green Youth Centre’s 2025 Summer Sports and Education Camp. With this funding, we will remove financial barriers, foster strong mentorship opportunities, and inspire young people to explore the exciting world of STEM.


“Through our partnerships with charities supporting youth, we understand the challenges young people in these situations face,” said Nimtaz Kanji, Executive Director of TELUS Friendly Future Foundation. “We are proud to be able to support Go For It Youth Organization, with a Community Board grant in order to help them increase confidence in their knowledge and programming skills, improve their ability to follow structured lessons and ensure readiness for high school and post-secondary education.”


For more information on Go For It Youth Organization, please visit goforityouth.ca, and for more information on TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, visit friendlyfuture.com.


About Go For It Youth Organization

Go For It Youth Organization is the registered charitable partner of Go Green Youth Centre focused on the advancement of education. We believe in the power of education. Our CRA-registered charity is dedicated to providing funding and support for educational initiatives aimed at children and youth living in the neighbourhood improvement areas of Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park and beyond. Partnering with schools, educators, and community members we strive to create a brighter future for them through the power of education.

About TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is a Canadian registered charity that believes all youth, regardless of circumstance, deserve an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. That is why we’re committed to giving youth the opportunity to belong. By funding more than 500 charities each year that provide education and health programs, many enabled by technology, along with providing educational bursaries, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is helping more than two million youth in communities across Canada build skills, confidence and feel a sense of belonging. In 2023 alone, we provided more than $9 million in grants to 550+ charitable programs across Canada, and close to $2 million in bursaries to 400+ post-secondary students experiencing financial need and who are committed to making a difference in their communities.

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