Youth Futures Education Fund

Sage is a Ceramics student at Selkirk College’s Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson in Southeastern BC. As a former youth in care, she held off pursuing post-secondary education for many years. Thanks to a tuition waiver program and the Youth Futures Education Fund, Sage is pursuing her dreams. Visit https://youthfutures.ca/ to learn more.

It was exciting for the Youth Futures Education Fund to appear on CTV Morning Live Vancouver!

19-year-old Jodi is studying to be a social worker, so she can help other Indigenous former youth in care succeed in school and in life. Post-secondary education is costly along with tuition fees living expenses are almost $20K a year. Most youth have parents to support them financially and emotionally. Many former youth in care don’t have that option. Thanks to tuition waiver programs and the Youth Futures Education Fund, which helps students like Jodi cover things like rent, books and food, she is thriving and working toward her goal of being a role model for others. And, thanks to United Way of the Lower Mainland’s unprecedented donation of $350K more youth like Jodi than ever can fulfill their potential. For more info visit: https://youthfutures.ca/

Soraya Bellou, UBC graduate and Youth Futures recipient, shared her story of resilience at United Way of the Lower Mainland's Better Together event on October 8, 2019. The event brought together donors, partners, and community members. Thanks for sharing your story, Soraya! Read about other youth succeeding thanks to Youth Futures here: https://youthfutures.ca/index.php/youth-stories/ Photo by: United Way of the Lower Mainland

This is fantastic news!

See you theYouth Futures Education Fund has helped Ashley pursue her educational dreams!

Working together to make a difference!

Hear how YFEF has made a difference in Emily's life!

Do you think you and 14 of your friends could pull a plane? Come and find out while helping local kids and youth -- including those supported by the Youth Futures Education Fund!

We are now listed on the Student Aid BC Website! Check it out! https://studentaidbc.ca//gran/youth-futures-education-fund

It was a great event, demonstrating commitment to former youth in care and fueling our momentum in making post-secondary education a reality for them!

Wonderful news!! The government contributes $250,000 to help further the reach and impact of YFEF! We are working in partnership to assure all youth have equal educational opportunities!

A discouraging, but not surprising report. YFEF will continue work along the continuum of care and strive to assure that post-care youth have equal access to education and a better life.