Celebrations: In memory of Aleisha Ashley and Monique McKnight. Fundraising gathering on April 5 at Downsview Secondary School

In those dark days when young people have to grieve for a loved one, the organization Celebrations: In memory of Aleisha Ashley and Monique McKnight, steps-in to provide our youth with bereavement support services in the Jane-Finch community and surrounding community. The organization was established by Cleoni Crawford, the sister of Aleisha Ashley and the two families whose aim is to “inspire, educate and support youths in our community.” Celebrations has partnered with the Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto to implement its three services:


* Celebrations Scholarship Fund in memory of Aleisha and Monique

The scholarship fund is awarded to graduating high school students whom are attending Downsview Secondary School , Westview Centennial Secondary School and Emery Collegiate Institute. And two fundraisers are also organized: The Gospel, Arts N PRAIZE that is a gospel concert and presentation of the arts by high school students and youth from the Jane-Finch community, and Celebrations Charity Auction and Dinner to raise funds for the program.

* Celebrations Youth Bereavement

The Celebrations Youth Bereavement is absolutely free and provides one-hour sessions at its Spot Youth Centre located at Yorkgate Mall. Two trained staff from the Bereaved Families of Ontario-Toronto is there to counsel and guide the youth attending the program.


* Celebrations Youth Online Information Guide

You can find the guide on the web at www.c-virtue.com (link found on the menu bar) that will provide you with a wealth of information about its youth services, programs, and the businesses and organizations that serve the youth throughout the GTA.