Our Impact
Verified outcomes, year by year
2026
Year Two
Building on the success of our inaugural year, the 2026 Summer Camp expanded beyond technical beauty training into a broader youth development, leadership, business, community service and mentorship program.
- 28 youth participants engaged in the 2026 program.
- 1,500+ volunteer service hours contributed to the community.
- 24 students received backpacks filled with back-to-school supplies, along with dignity packages containing essential personal hygiene products.
- Three core creative training streams: Hair, Makeup and Modelling.
- Expanded business and career education in Media, Marketing and Management.
- Hands-on community involvement through collaborations with Afro-Caribbean Festival YYC and Beauty Response to Cancer.
- Leadership, confidence, communication and professional development integrated throughout the program.
- Community Uncles and Community Aunties mentorship initiative established, creating a broader network of positive adult role models, mentors and community collaborators.
- Increased civic and government engagement, strengthening awareness and support for the program.
- Approximately 100 youth have expressed interest in future programming, demonstrating significant community demand.
- Year 3 programming is moving forward, establishing the program as a growing annual youth development initiative. New programs in mental health and wellness are launching in 2027.
2025
Year One
Our 2025 Summer Beauty and Leadership Camp created measurable opportunities for youth through skills development, community service, leadership, and employment.
- 23 youth graduated from the program.
- Over 960 volunteer service hours were contributed to the community.
- Two specialized training streams were delivered: Hair and Makeup.
- Youth gained real-world experience through participation in community events, festivals, and fashion productions.
- Participants received leadership, confidence-building, teamwork, and professional development.
- Back-to-school care packages were provided to participants to support their transition into the school year.
- 3 graduates were hired into paid positions within our organization, creating a direct pathway from training to employment.
- The success, demand, and community response resulted in a second year of programming being launched.
In Action
Backpacks, supplies and dignity packages
