Youth 4 Youth Québec will be receiving $500,000 in financial assistance to be granted over the next three years.

Christopher Skeete, parliamentary assistant to the premier for relations with English-Speaking Quebecers, made the announcement on Oct. 25.

The funds will be provided via the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d'expression anglaise (secretariat for relations with English-speaking Quebecers), and is intended to support the organization in its mission.

The project is funded under the Strengthening Community Vitality program of the Secrétariat, which supports organizations in their efforts to participate fully in Quebec's social, cultural and economic life.

Y4Y Executive Director Adrienne Winrow and Project Manager Kathleen Mulawka explain how these funds will be beneficial to the organization and to youth throughout the province, including the Magdalen Islands:

If you wish to volunteer with the organization, please send them an email at volunteering@y4yquebec.org

Youth 4 Youth Quebec (Y4Y) is a province-wide, non-profit network founded in 2018 that is concerned with the issues of English-speaking Quebecers ages 16 to 30. The organization conducts projects to increase English-speaking youth's sense of belonging, such as activities, consultations and conferences across Quebec, and encourages youth to express themselves on the needs of their community.

To learn more about Y4Y and their work, visit the website here: https://y4yquebec.org/