Today, the Dare To Be Youth Charity (DTBY) is proud to share that it is the recipient of a 2023/24 grant from the Burlington Foundation’s Community Fund. The grant will help to empower young people aged 14–24, aiming to equip them with the skills and mindset needed to become confident to make an authentic impact in their community. The post Dare To Be Youth Charity Receives a Grant to Advance the Well-Being of Burlington appeared first on DTBY - Dare To Be Youth Charity ..read more

Are you interested in sharpening your leadership and personal development skills? ALL individuals 14-24 yrs of age are invited to join us. The post The Leader Within online workshop appeared first on DTBY - Dare To Be Youth Charity ..read more

Register by October 24th and join us on Oct 25th for an exclusive Pre-event Webinar with RBC: Rock Your Profile: Learn how you can begin building your network and advancing your career on LinkedIn. In the live webinar, you’ll learn strategies and tips on how to best build your profile, expand your network, and start connecting with professionals in your field. The post Oct 25th RBC Future Launch Webinar – Rock Your Profile appeared first on DTBY - Dare To Be Youth Charity ..read more

Dare to be youth charity (dtby) draws inspiration from the fact that an estimated 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness – yet, lets than 20% will receive appropriate treatment.  Dtby focuses it’s efforts on peer support and mentorship, as youth overwhelmingly prefer this to traditional wellness supports The funds raised from the blind bid auction will directly support dtby’s FREE peer support and mentorship programs for 14-24 yr olds. Thank you to the Chamber Communities for investing in youth leadership! The Winner to be announced at the 2023 Joint ..read more

Join us to celebrate and learn about the launch of the first phase of DTBY’s Financial Resilience & Wellness Program – Enhance Your Finance – a five-part beginners course dedicated to helping 14-24 yr olds grow their financial literacy skills, develop a financial plan, and ultimately experience life at the fullest! About the course… Financial Planning is so important because it acts as a guide to ensure our young people meet their goals and remain financially resilient. In each module, they will learn the steps they can take to help guide them to rea ..read more

On Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, from 6:00pm-7:00pm, DTBY, with the support of RBC, is hosting the Your Brand Matters workshop for 14-24 year olds (high school and post-secondary) it is a one-hour session facilitated by an RBC staff member, to help young people build awareness of their brand and learn how to use their brand effectively throughout their career. Participants will learn the essentials of what makes a great personal brand, first impression, professional presence, and elevator pitch. Students are invited to register for the workshop here: https://forms.gle/vReXVdH1SYBm93dq8 The post ..read more

Save your Seat by Oct 24th and register for the Pre-event “Rock Your Profile” Workshop being held virtually on Oct 25th by RBC. The post Youth Inspire Community Day (YICD) appeared first on DTBY - Dare To Be Youth Charity ..read more

Yesterday, a group of young leaders were hosted by Ward 2 and Regional Councillor Lisa Kearns for an afternoon of inspiration, networking, and sharing ideas, organized by local charity Dare to Be You(th) (DTBY) and their Community Youth Council. The post Youth Connect Event With Councillor Kearns Shows Future of Burlington is in Good Hands appeared first on DTBY - Dare To Be Youth Charity ..read more

The 32nd president of the United States of America, Franklin D. Roosevelt, once stated, “We cannot always build our future for our youth, but we can build our youth for our future.” Regardless of your views on politics, it’s undeniable that this quote highlights the importance of the role of youth within our society. Similarly, celebrities, scientists, and other leaders worldwide have highlighted this point for centuries. The post A Thriving Plant Originates from a Nourished Seed appeared first on DTBY - Dare To Be Youth Charity ..read more

The lives of humans have evolved to a place where technology is considered integral to modern life; we are in an era where billions of people can connect through a device smaller than a brick. To put it into perspective, the International Telecommunications Union reported in 2019 that there were 4.154 billion people worldwide who are internet users — out of a total population of 7.743 billion. However, the question arises, does technology amplify our connection with others, or does it reduce it? Certainly, we humans love our devices and the media they contain — but are we better off having the ..read more