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May 16, 20231 min read
We Will Make It
Meet Illinoy, our student from The Mainstream Bursary Program and the designer of our 3rd You(th) Lead Conference T-shirt! "The design's...


Apr 11, 20231 min read
Opportunities, Positivity and Determination
"The Pinball Clemons Foundations has opened me up to a world that I never knew existed. A world filled with opportunities, positivity and...

Mar 21, 20231 min read
Improving Ourselves to be Greater Than we Were the Day Before
Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! This mental health initiative has been happening since 2010 to spread mental health acceptance and awareness....

Jan 10, 20231 min read
Mercy's Support System
Much like a pinball in a pinball machine, marginalized youth can feel like they’re bounced around with no real sense of order or...


Dec 6, 20221 min read
Samuel Excels with New Laptop
"I have just attended a Deloitte mentorship zoom (Power of Mentoring with Deloitte | Impact Day 2022) event using my new laptop and have...


Nov 30, 20221 min read
Make the Most of Every Opportunity
"My experience at the You(th) Lead Conference was eye-opening. It served as a powerful reminder of the importance to make the most of...


Oct 13, 20221 min read
A Message from Lyondre
The youth we support are often those who have fallen off life’s path or slipped through the cracks of society. The Margins to Mainstream...

Sep 13, 20221 min read
Zebadiah: The Difference Between Teamwork and BEING a Team
When you join the Mainstream Bursary program, you're joining a team, a community, and a family! From the staff to the mentors to the...

Aug 23, 20221 min read
Rahel Learns to be a Team Player
PCF helps provide that stability to every aspect of their life, to help give marginalized youth the direction they so desperately need....

Aug 16, 20221 min read
"I Felt Prepared to Present my Best Self"
We recognize that youth that struggle with challenges carry them into their adult life. Our support continues through their career...


Sep 13, 20211 min read
Celebrating Our 2021 Graduates
Congratulating this year's graduating class from the Foundations in Banking Program and PCF Mainstream Bursary Program.


Feb 19, 20211 min read
FUTURE LEADERS - Taijah’s Inspiration
Which Black figure inspires you? Orlando Bowen How does this person inspire you? Orlando inspires me simply because of the love he has...


Feb 16, 20211 min read
FUTURE LEADERS - Precious' Inspiration
Student: Precious Which Black figure inspires you? Harriet Tubman How does this person inspire you? Harriet Tubman inspires me because...


Feb 8, 20211 min read
FUTURE LEADERS - Richard's Inspiration
STUDENT: Richard Which Black figure inspires you? Malcolm X How does this person inspire you? Malcolm X was always looking out for the...


Feb 1, 20211 min read
FUTURE LEADERS - Abagail's Inspiration
STUDENT: Abagail Which Black figure inspires you? Madam C.J. Walker How does this person inspire you? Madame CJ Walker was the first...


Sep 29, 20203 min read
Q:A: Get To Know Our Youth - Avolyn
Student: Avolyn Program: BA Criminology and Psych - University of Windsor Describe what your personal and academic journey was like prior...


Jul 22, 20202 min read
Q&A: Get To Know Our Youth - Topaz
Student: Topaz Program: Law Clerk Program - George Brown College Describe what your personal and academic journey was like prior to...


Jul 14, 20202 min read
"I made it a goal to meet Pinball and tell him how much the scholarship changed my life."
My name is Melanie Amadasun. I am a daughter, a sister, and most of all, I am Alessia’s mother. What makes this scholarship special for...


Sep 17, 20191 min read
Happy tears are the best tears
Joshua was referred to the Life Skills Program by his Case Manager for support with goal setting and budgeting. He had considerable debt...


Sep 17, 20191 min read
You could say I'm thriving!
“There was a point when my life was thrown into chaos. Since I had no way of paying rent and no job, I was trying to decide whether to...
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