The Campaign 2000 Youth Action Committee is a youth group working to end child and family poverty in Toronto and Canada. We want to work together to make change in our communities and in the lives of all Canadians.
We raise awareness through street education, toolkits, presentation, guest speaking and other campaigns. We hold monthly meetings (or as needed), usually at the FSA building downtown.
History
YAC was started by youth from the Our Kids Our Future group from Mary Ward CSS, who found out about Campaign 2000 and approached the campaign about getting involved.
Our members come from all over Toronto, from various backgrounds, and belong to many other groups. Most of our members are either high school or university students, and they’re all dedicated to making a difference in their communities.
Past Events
- 2005
- Live 8 - Barrie
- The Cause - sponsored by the Toronto Youth Cabinet
- Toronto Urban Music Festival
- U2 Concert - Air Canada Centre
- 2006
- The Cause
- 05-06 Federal Election - All Candidates Meeting
- 2007
- Party in the Right Spirit - Peel Region High School Conference
- International Youth Week Launch Party
- Toronto Urban Music Festival
Workshops
- Anti-Oppression
- Media Relations
- Web Design
The Youth Action Committee is supported by the Family Service Association of Toronto and Central Neighbourhood House. The group would not exist without the generosity of the Laidlaw Foundation.
The YAC is a proud supporter of Campaign2000 and the Make Poverty History campaign. Sign on and get your white band today!
Questions? Comments? Send us an email to c2000yac@gmail.com
