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DTBY helps youth thrive, not just survive.

What would the world be like if we all chose to rise above our self-doubt, fears, and make our mark?

Dare to be Youth Charity (DTBY) empowers high school students and young adults (14-24) in the Halton/Hamilton regions and beyond to unlock their potential through peer mentorship and leadership initiatives.

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it’s a movement dedicated to empowering 14-24 year olds

our programs

These programs help young people thrive by capitalizing on their strengths to build and grow a healthy foundation of resilience to navigate life’s challenges.

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join our community

Our long-term goal is to see businesses and people within our community continue to be engaged and contribute so that we can sustain giving in an even bigger way.

invest in youth

Whether it’s $25 or $5 a month, your donations help build positive relationships and build community engagement through various volunteer and leadership opportunities today’s youth wouldn’t otherwise have through various personal development, volunteer, and leadership opportunities.

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CYC embraces the movement of purpose, authenticity, and most importantly peer mentorship. We are stronger together.

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student volunteer initiatives

An opportunity for highschool students to participate and engage in meaningful community service initiatives, paying forward the action of giving back.

peer networking and community engagement

Are you part of a youth leadership group? Join our peer-to-peer network to engage with our CYC and build community with an inspiring network of peers.

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Community Youth Council for youth inspire program grads

Youth will be invited to join the CYC, providing them with further opportunity to take a leadership role and drive change.

financial wellness & resilience series

This series focuses on helping youth get set up for a life of financial wellness, and on how to be resilient during financial challenges.

youth inspire community day replay

This year’s virtual event has ended. However, not to worry. We will be making the recording available in the coming weeks.

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are you part of a youth leadership group? if yes, tell us more

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partners for change

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Youth Inspire Community Day helped me realize the true meaning of resiliency and staying true to oneself. Life isn’t about trying to please other people or constantly compare yourself to others. Life is about learning to help yourself improve and working with your interests to make a change! 🙂

I don’t usually like participating in events about inspiration as they seem repetitive, but DTBY was so valuable that even my parents started watching with me 1/2 way. The passion the speakers had about their messages was phenomenal, and I feel safe knowing that I’m not the only one who feels empty at times.

I feel inspired to get more involved, and less anxious about choosing a path for the future, with the wisdom that it’s not set in stone. Many of the things talked about are not new concepts, but most of us don’t really understand them (even though we think we do). Sometimes you need to hear it from someone who has been there and done that, and made it out glowing;…

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