BLACK YOUTH HELPLINE recognizes with special thanks the following individuals and funders who shared our vision that the most marginalized and complex-needs youth demanded special, culturally appropriate approaches.  These inaugural funders include:

1. Our volunteers (in kind and financial support - Manitoba and Ontario)

2. City of Toronto Employee of the year 2004, Mr. Winston Mapp, Toronto Fire Department

3. Raptors Foundation (2004)

4. City of Toronto (2006-2008)

5. Federal Government (Jan 2009-2010)