August 7, 2013
Dear Permit Holder,
On behalf of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, I would like to congratulate you on a successful
summer. Your dedication to our youth and the quality programming you have provided to your
community, make you an asset to the Focus on Youth program. We would therefore like to extend to you
an invitation to participate in our Priority Schools Initiative (PSI), providing after school (after 6pm)
and/or weekend programs to one of twenty-three schools from October 7, 2013 to June 15th, 2014.
Similar to this summer’s Focus on Youth program, the objective of the Priority School Initiative is to
extend program opportunities for youth in various Toronto communities by offering free use of school
space to community groups, not-for-profit organizations and other youth organizations. To qualify for
the program, organizations must meet the following criteria:
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Applicants must be recognized as not for profit or registered charity organization.
Organizations in operation less than 5 years must apply with other recognized community
partners
Priority will be given to organizational partnerships. (Ex. Organizations partnering with 2 or more
groups)
Priority will be given to groups that offer free or minimal charged programs to the participants.
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To qualify, enrolment must be at least 80% from the immediate community served.
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The twenty-three schools have been selected based on socio-economic data collected from Stats-Canada.
Therefore, it is our goal to assist these communities by providing high quality yet affordable programs.
We are confident that the organizations invited will work together to provide stimulating programs that
foster personal and professional growth through education and life skill training.
I would like to thank you in advance for your continued support. It is our pleasure to work with an
organization that shares our vision to promote learning through play, healthy lifestyle and a positive self
image for youth. Please complete the attached application form and submit by September 6th, 2013.
If you need more information, feel free to call me at 416-222-8282 ext.2310.
Best regards,
Andre Fullerton
Supervisor of Outreach, Community Use of Schools
Toronto Catholic District School Board
40 Sheppard Ave. E., Toronto, ON M2N 6E8
Priority Schools Initiative
List of current Priority schools:
Jean Vanier C.S.S
St. Jane Frances C.S
Msgr. Fraser (Northwest campus)
St. Luigi C.S
St. Josaphat C.S
Archbishop Romero C.S.S
Chaminade College
St. Thomas Aquinas CS
Francis Libermann C.S.S
St. Dorothy C.S
Our Lady of Fatima C.S
St. Patrick C.S.S
St. Teresa C.S
Father Henry Carr C.S.S
Our Lady of Lourdes C.S
St. Lawrence C.S
St. Charles Garnier C.S
Blessed Mother Teresa C.S.S
James Cardinal McGuigan C.S.S
St. Mary Elementary School
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati C.S
Blessed Cardinal Newman C.S.S
St. Augustine C.S
Criteria:
 Applicants must be recognized as not for profit or registered charity
organization.
 Organizations in operation less than 5 years must apply with other
recognized community partners
 Priority will be given to organizational partnerships. (Ex. Organizations
partnering with 2 or more groups)
 Priority will be given to groups that offer free or minimal charged programs
to the participants.
 To qualify, enrolment must be at least 80% from the immediate community
served.
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Priority school funding is for groups of all ages however, daycare and
childcare programs do not qualify for PSI funding.
Project Overview
(Overview must be accompanied with the application)
What is the official name of the Program?
In 70 words or less, summarize the program for which you are asking space.
Have you ever received TCDSB Priority School Initiative before?
 Yes
 No
If Yes, please explain the impact that the funding has had on your community.
If No, please describe the community prior to this funding and what impact this funding will have on
this community.
*The Priority School Initiative funding was created by the Ministry of Education to eliminate rental
fees and to reduce barriers for the community to access school space.
What are your current fees and what is your proposed strategies ( i.e. Reduced Fees) to ensure that
the free use of space is passed on to your participants.
How does your program engage youth?
How will you evaluate the success of your program? What tools will you use to track the progress of
your activities?
How will you involve volunteers and local parishes in this program? How many volunteers/ Focus on
Youth students will be needed for this program?
The following required documents are attached:

Signed copies of this application.

A signed partnership agreement, if applicable.

Two (2) letters of support from members of your community. They must be prepared to
discuss and support the program.

Copy of third party liability insurance certificate, having the Toronto Catholic District
School Board named an additional insured.
We certify that all the information provided is accurate and true.
Authorized Lead organization
Name (Please Print)
Witness (Partner)
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Signature
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Signature
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DATE:______________________
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