We’re also proud to be in such great company alongside other local organizations working to make our communities stronger and more welcoming for everyone.
As part of this grant, YSSN will be holding a booth at the Aurora’s Concerts in the Park on August 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - come and join us!
The Magna Community Fund strengthens local giving and helps build caring, vibrant neighbourhoods by promoting volunteerism, connecting resources, and supporting local charities.
Magna is committed to supporting the foundation of strong communities through charitable giving and impactful programs focused on Community Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability, and Healthcare. This commitment extends across the globe to the communities where Magna operates. Here at home, Magna’s Neighbourhood Network team leads Magna in Action at the company’s global headquarters, making a meaningful difference and serving our communities
Magna Community Fund proceeds will help expand access to AO Nest by improving its virtual learning modules, making them easier to use for Indigenous peoples across York Region.
YSSN is proud to partner with Anishnabeg Outreach and supports their vision of moving forward on the path to Reconciliation. AO Nest is a unique online learning platform based in Indigenous ways of knowing. It helps build life skills, emotional strength, and overall well-being, supporting personal healing and growth.
YSSN has been encouraging the use of AO Nest by both our staff and the people we support, and we continue to grow that work. Since the partnership began, more than 250 people have used the platform, taking 99 different courses and watching over 190 video lessons. The most popular topics include emotional intelligence, anger and anxiety management, ADHD, intrusive thoughts, and setting boundaries. There are also many courses on mental health, relationship skills, everyday life skills, confidence, and personal growth. People access the program in different ways: on their own, with a case manager, or in group sessions.
This is just the beginning of what we hope will become a strong and lasting partnership to support Indigenous-led programs in York Region.
