A Summer of Community Impact and Youth Empowerment: My Internship with Councillor Santos
As the sun sets on my unforgettable summer internship with Councillor Rowena Santos, I find myself reflecting on the incredible experiences I’ve had while working on two remarkable events: the Teramoto Park Cleanup and the End of Summer Youth Connect. These events not only allowed me to grow as an individual but also provided a platform for our community’s youth to make a meaningful impact.
First Youth Hub in Brampton Opens
Brampton celebrated youth week with the grand opening of its first official Youth Hub, located at the Susan Fennell Sportsplex. The Youth Hub will provide inclusive services and activities for youth ages 14 to 29.
Get Ready for National Youth Week!
National Youth Week (NYW) is just around the corner, and it’s time to mark your calendars for May 1st to May 7th! NYW is a week-long event that celebrates and recognizes the positive contributions of youth in our community. The City of Brampton has an exciting lineup of free programming and activities planned for you […]
Brampton Fire & Emergency Services Tour
Our Youth Council toured the new headquarters for Brampton Fire & Emergency Services at 425 Chrysler Drive (Williams Pkwy and Chrysler Bvd) and also took part in a few training exercises.
Brampton Transit Sandalwood Facility Tour
Our Youth Council toured the Sandalwood Transit Facility to learn about Brampton Transit, electric buses, charging infrastructure, maintenance, and career opportunities.
Councillor Rowena Santos Activates Her Community Youth Council To Encourage Participation
Brampton Wards 1 & 5 Regional Councillor Rowena Santos held the inaugural session of her Community Youth Council (CYC) on Saturday, December 10th. Youth attendees received a behind-the-scenes tour of City Hall, met with Mayor Brown in Council Chambers, and held interactive discussions about the needs in the community. Regional Councillor Gurpartap Toor, the youngest […]
