Who We Are
A Journey of Empowerment and Hope
At Youth Now on Track Services (YNOT), we are the beating heart of community support, providing unwavering dedication to the youth and families within our community. Originating from a powerful vision to fill the void in grassroots services for low-income families and new immigrants, YNOT stands as a shining beacon of empowerment.
Initially launched in 2006 within the African Christian Network, we started with the laser-focused aim of tackling the complex issues that confront youth involved in legal conflicts. In 2009, we took a significant leap and became an independent charitable organization, cementing our promise to be the pacesetters of social justice in our community.
Our Impact
Nurturing the Pillars of Our Community
Our Approach
A Holistic Model for Change
Prevention is at the core of our strategy. We believe that by taking a proactive and collaborative stance, we can alleviate the burdens of daily stress, counteract negative peer pressures, overcome educational obstacles, and mend the frays in our social fabric.
Our holistic approach addresses the diverse issues our youth encounter – from making moral choices in an often-complex world to thriving despite biases injustice, and compromised mental well-being.
Our Mission
Empowerment lies at the heart of our mission. We exist to empower youth and their families to shape their own destinies, to seize control of their future development. Through a comprehensive range of programs and services, we ignite the flames of ambition and nurture positive values. Our mission is a guiding light, leading young individuals towards realistic goals, productive pathways, and a future imbued with promise.
Our Vision
Imagine a future where barriers crumble and opportunities flourish. Our vision is simple yet profound: to cultivate a landscape of possibilities for the youth we champion. We envision a community where education stands as a stronghold, where involvement becomes second nature, where role models inspire greatness, and employability training paves the way to self-improvement.
Our Impact
For over 16 years, we have been steadfast supporters of the Toronto neighborhood. A community is only as strong as its youth, and we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing this strength. We understand the unique struggles families face – from financial hardships to single parenting, from street violence to the challenges of immigration. These struggles should never dim the potential of our youth.
Join Our Movement
Be a Catalyst for Change
YNOT is more than just an organization; we’re a movement fighting for a brighter, more equitable future. By working together, we can face challenges, demolish barriers, and carve out opportunities. Our upcoming job training workshops represent yet another exciting initiative underlining our commitment as one of the premier for youth empowerment.
Stand with us on this empowering journey and witness the extraordinary change that blossoms when passion aligns with purpose. Together, we are sculpting a future where dreams soar, potentials are met, and communities flourish.
We do this by providing programs and services such as after school programs and home-work support, mental health workshops, restorative justice and mentorship programs.
YNOT's Founder, Francis Ubah
As Executive Director of Youth Now On Track Services (YNOT), Francis works in partnership with other community agencies to foster support for new immigrants and marginalized groups from Somalia, Ethiopia, India and other immigrant groups in Canada. He works dedicately promoting the rights of young people in Canada and around the world supporting youth education especially for those from low income and poor families
Francis is a visionary, a strategic leader and an expert who is continually refining and advancing the YNOT organization by providing an all-encompassing service to youth and their families in the Downsview community. He is passionate and committed to community involvement and displays unusually high ethical standards, coupled with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. He is a highly energetic, forward thinking and creative individual with a deliberate focus on long-term goals, while maintaining the readiness to look at and respond ably to differing issues and positions.
His key strengths include sound judgment and ability to listen and learn in all situations, and remain open to different ways people share their messages. Francis functions with discretion, tact, integrity, diplomacy and confidentiality as a youth advocate, a community activist, a teacher or a trainer. He is quite politically savvy and knowledgeable of current affairs; an engaging and influential communicator who can build productive relationships with people of all backgrounds.