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NACY Frontline Stories
Welcome to NACY’s Frontline Stories, where we offer a unique window into the day-to-day impact and challenges faced by the frontline workers. Through personal narratives, we capture the voices of volunteers, staff, and team members - including young people themselves.
Whether it’s a young participant sharing their journey or a volunteer recounting memorable interactions, these stories highlight the resilience, dedication, and personal growth that come with making a difference.
Previous 2024 Features
Turning A Passion for STEAM into a Community Project Serving Children with Disabilities
Growing up in Portugal Cove, a small town in Newfoundland, Natalie learned the importance of community from a young age. Her family has always embraced the idea of giving back to others, especially those in need, with her grandma taking her to volunteer at food banks and charitable events at church as a child.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Dove Program's Journey of Community and Impact in Cape Breton
The Dove Program in Cape Breton began as a six-week initiative but quickly grew into something much bigger, driven by the determination of 20 young girls who wanted more than just a program - they wanted a place to make a difference.
Stories from our Frontline Workers: Youth centre thrives with diverse energy and engagement
In the hustle and bustle of the streets of Toronto and its eccentric culture, our youth centre embodies the same energy, with diverse youth gathering in our space coming from different neighborhoods, each bringing their unique personality, culture, and high spirit
NACY 2025 Pre-budget Consultation Submission
Over the past year, the topic of employment and skills training has been top of mind throughout the non-profit sector. This comes in the wake of the 2024 Federal Budget commitment to conduct a review of all employment and skill training programs across government departments.
Empowering Youth: Bridging Cultures through SWSE
I love this job as I am studying to be a high school teacher in university right now. It is truly amazing to meet young students who are so passionate about learning French and going to Quebec. Although the best part is meeting and working with the youth who come here to Saskatchewan
Looking Back: Black Student Union's: Reforming the Existing.
In celebration of Black History Month and this year's theme "Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build," we are reflecting back on our 2023 panel organized and hosted by NACY Communication Assistant and Co-Founder of the Sir Robert Borden High School's Black Student Union, Might Gouta.