Our Story

Justice Fund Toronto is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting communities in conflict with the law through three strategic priorities;

Supporting Community-led Initiatives

Reforming Philanthropy

Creating Community Infrastructure

Justice Fund is dedicated to the social and economic wellbeing of communities from the Northwest & Northeast of the GTA. Violence in Toronto continues to be an increasing challenge and youth who experience poverty are impacted more by this violence than any other demographic. 

We are built on the belief that when provided with opportunities to thrive, under-resourced communities become less violent, thus breaking the cycle of conflict.

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Guiding Principles

Value Youth Voice & Experience

The voices and lived experiences of communities in conflict with the law inform our decision-making process, the nature of our support, and our organizational growth. We see the potential for youth in conflict with the law to become leaders and contributors in their respective communities.

Address the Impact of TraumA

Our engagement and approach is trauma-informed. Wherever possible, we will ensure youth and their families receive adequate and appropriate mental health support.

Seek to Create Long-Term & Supportive RelationshipS

We remain engaged with program participants and community partners for many years. By creating long-term relationships, we are working toward creating an ecosystem of support between alumni and community partners.

Prioritize Co-Creation
within the Non-Profit Sector

We are committed to collaborating with existing community ogranizations and partners to help them amplify their impact just as much as our own.

Invest in Evidence-Based Solutions

Our decision making is research- driven and outcomes-based to ensure our processes are respectful of community voices.

Remain Adaptive

We will commit to reviewing our strategy regularly to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Justice Fund is committed to building safer communities by providing flexible, long-term support and advocacy to communities in conflict with the law and to the community groups that serve them.

Staff

Founding Team

Yonis Hassan

Co-Founder and CEO

Noah '40' Shebib

Co-Founder

Jermyn Creed

Co-Founder & Director of Community Engagement

Jenno Almasol

Chief of Staff & Director of Strategic Initatives