From Band-Aids to Blueprints: Youth Ottawa’s 2025 Gratitude & Impact Report
As we close out another remarkable year, we’re proud to share Youth Ottawa’s 2025 Gratitude & Impact Report—a transparent look at what our community of youth, partners, educators, and supporters accomplished together.
2025 marked Youth Ottawa’s 28th year of service to the city. It was a year of growth, adaptation, and renewed clarity about the role young people play in shaping Ottawa’s present and future. From the expansion of the Ottawa Youth Council, to city-wide youth engagement during National Youth Week, to the launch of new youth-led initiatives and social enterprises, this year demonstrated what’s possible when youth are trusted and supported.
Our Gratitude & Impact Report is first and foremost a thank you. It recognizes:
La fondation young people who stepped forward with ideas, leadership, and courage
La fondation educators, community leaders, and businesses who opened doors and made space
La fondation partners and supporters who invested in long-term impact, not short-term fixes
It also reflects our belief that youth empowerment is not charity—it’s infrastructure for a healthier, more connected city.
Inside the report, you’ll find:
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Clear, transparent impact data from 2025
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Highlights from the Ottawa Youth Council, Untapped, National Youth Week, Youth Active Media, and more
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An overview of our new social enterprise, Trivia 4 Teams / Trivia 4 Tomorrow, and how businesses are aligning culture with community impact
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A look ahead to how we’re building toward 2026