DTBY helps youth thrive, not just survive
Our mission is to inspire young adults to make their mark and drive community change.
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) is a movement dedicated to empowering 14-24 year old’s in the Halton, Hamilton Regions and beyond (GTHA). We believe in the power of community as a key component of thriving and wellness, and we aim to connect youth, facilitate opportunities for dialogue, and help them build the skills to truly thrive.
Youth Inspire Community Day (YICD) – November 5th
Save your Seat by Oct 24th and register for the Pre-event “Rock Your Profile” Workshop being held virtually on Oct 25th by RBC.
Reserve your seat
Sunday, November 5th at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.
Exciting News! Early Bird Registration for our Youth Inspire Community Day is just around the corner. To celebrate, we’re kicking things off with a special draw that you won’t want to miss.
Young people aged 14-24 can be among the first to register in person and you could win one of 5 VIP passes to the exclusive after party, featuring a meet & greet with the talented Sage Harris. It’s the perfect way to round off a day of inspiration and connection.
do you have an idea that can impact our communities (locally and globally)
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL OCT 5th to all high school students to submit your BIG Impact Idea to The Pythons.
- Pitch your Big Impact Idea to The Pythons
- Receive mentorship from professionals
- Top 3 winners will receive $1000
- Winners present at the DTBY Youth Inspire Community Day
For more information and to enter your business idea or social enterprise visit pythonspit.ca
#PYTHONSPIT2023
There is no doubt that the younger generation has an abundance of exceptional business concepts and fresh ideas.
If you’re looking to support the dreams of a young person and become a mentor or investor, please complete the form below and join us on November 5th to applaud the 3 winners as they present their Big Impact Ideas.
Sign Up – Become a mentor or investor
Thank you in advance for investing in youth leadership!
Are you between the ages of 14-24 or know someone who is?
Learn about dtby’s programs and initiatives and how to get involved.
Thank you SB Partners for inviting our CEO, Shannon Tobin, to be a guest on your on your Accounting for our Community podcast to share more about the programs and initiatives dtby provides for youth and young adults.
message from our Community youth Council (CYC)
Over the past few years, dtby has heard time and time again from our mentees that they are worried about the future. And this has only intensified, due to the COVID – pandemic, the rising costs of living, and conflict around the world.
Our young people need support and guidance more now than ever before.
Recognizing the diversity of the community we serve, and the systemic barriers faced by underserved communities in accessing social services, DTBY has a comprehensive plan built around the principle of “nothing for us, without us,” to ensure our programs are as inclusive and accessible as possible.
As we grow and expand dtby’s Financial Literacy program into 2024, we will be looking to partner with schools and organizations in the GTHA to bring the “Enhance your Finance” workshop directly to you.
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.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.
CYC embraces the movement of purpose, authenticity, and most importantly peer mentorship. We are stronger together.
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Indigenous Artist Chantelle Trainor-Matties
Chantelle Trainor-Matties is a visual artist from British Columbia with Nisga’a and Métis heritage who specializes in illustration, graphic design, and painting.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT – DTBY
Dare To Be Youth Charity (dtby) is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation, and the traditional territory of many nations including the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat peoples, and is also home now to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
At DTBY, we are proud to promote the spirit of helping, sharing and caring for our neighbours without the expectation that has been exemplified by each of these nations, as the first peoples of this land, for thousands of years. And we wish to acknowledge our gratitude for the ongoing opportunity to live, work, and build community on this land.
We all have a collective responsibility to care for each other, to care for these lands, and it is past time to turn reflection into action, and we challenge ourselves, and everyone joining us here to commit to at least one tangible next step to move this work forward.
DTBY Events
Checkout some of our exciting upcoming events! There’s always a lot going on.