Our programs.

What we offer.

Workshops & Training

Mental health, leadership, and personal development workshops tailored to the needs of youth and young adults.

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Sporting Events & Camps

Basketball tournaments, skills camps, and recreational programs that build teamwork, discipline, and community.

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Mentorship & Support Programs

Ongoing guidance for young Black men and other underserved groups, fostering resilience and opportunity.

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GFLY PATHWAYS

GFLY Pathways is a youth employment and life-skills program designed to support young people ages 15–17 who are involved in or connected to the criminal justice system across Peel and the GTA.

Through a combination of interactive workshops, individualized support and paid employment placements, participants build the practical skills, confidence and experience needed to move toward positive employment and life opportunities.

Over the course of the program, youth develop skills in resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, workplace communication, conflict resolution, financial literacy, mental wellness, healthy living, time management and goal setting. Participants then have the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned through supported paid work placements with local employers.

GFLY Pathways is focused on meeting youth where they are, recognizing their strengths and helping them build a realistic pathway forward.

Build skills. Gain experience. Create your next step.

GFLY Pathways is funded by the Youth Justice Fund (YJF).

Youth Intake Form
Employer Intake Form

Heal and Rise Program.

Our signature Heal and Rise Program initiative is designed to provide integrated support to adults with mental health or developmental needs and to empower underprivileged youth through creativity, mentorship, and trauma-informed life skills development. The program operates year-round across multiple Ontario regions including Brantford, Durham, Hamilton, and Niagara.

    1. To provide safe, stable, and supportive housing for adults living with developmental disabilities or mental health diagnoses.

    2. To equip youth with the tools, mentorship, and training needed to overcome trauma, achieve independence, and unlock their full potential.

    3. To break cycles of poverty, exclusion, and institutionalization through community-driven, trauma-informed supports.

  • The program is supported by a multidisciplinary team including PSWs, CYWs, RSWs, Cultural Mentors, and Behavior Specialists. We actively partner with local CAS branches, school boards, mental health clinics, employment centres, and community service agencies. 

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Adult supportive housing services
Youth development/empowerment tracks
Weekly sample schedule

Adult supportive housing services.

  • Cooking, hygiene, medication reminders, personal safety

  • Access to counseling, behavior planning, and peer support

  • Budgeting, self-care, conflict resolution, community navigation

  • Long-term goals for employment, education, or independent living

  • Fully aligned with SIPDDA, QAM, and MCCSS licensing

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Youth development & empowerment tracks.

Youth choose a focus area while also participating in shared foundational learning:

    • Athletic training, nutrition coaching, physical literacy.

    • Team-building events, tournaments, coaching certifications

    • Acting, music, singing, and studio production

    • Open mic nights, media creation, talent showcases

    • Financial literacy, resume-building, entrepreneurship

    • Spa and aesthetics training (hair, nails, skincare)

    • Trauma-informed 1:1 counseling

    • Youth circles, cultural empowerment, anti-oppression workshops

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    • Morning: Goal setting & journaling

    • Afternoon: Cooking class

    • Evening: Group counseling

    • Morning: Fitness training

    • Afternoon: Financial literacy workshop

    • Evening: Studio time / creative lab

    • Morning: Life skills (housing, banking)

    • Afternoon: Career coaching

    • Evening: Youth mentorship circle

    • Morning: Yoga & mental wellness 

    • Afternoon: Spa aesthetics & hygiene class

    • Evening: Movie/discussion night

    • Morning: Resume building 

    • Afternoon: Talent prep or sports practice

    • Evening: Family meal & reflection

Weekly sample schedule.

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