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Trevaun Douglas

Trevaun Douglas has been a youth leader since the age of 11, dedicating over a decade to community-building and youth empowerment. He is the founder of Mind on Strength, a grassroots organization that provides mental health workshops, fitness programs, and experiential learning opportunities to youth in underserved communities. Driven by a deep commitment to creating pathways for the next generation, Trevaun launched Steps for Change, a 400+ km walk from Toronto to Ottawa to raise $250,000 for life-saving skills programming in Lawrence Heights. His leadership blends physical endurance with purpose, proving that consistency and community can transform lives. Trevaun continues to mentor, coach, and advocate for youth who, like him, are ready to rise.

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Steps For Change

Steps for Change is a community walk raising $250,000 to fund life-saving skill programming for youth ages 8–24 in Lawrence Heights. Proceeds will support swimming lessons, self-defence training, auto mechanics, nutrition education, financial literacy, creative arts, entrepreneurship, and scholarships. By building practical, real-world skills, the initiative empowers young people to stay safe, grow confident, and unlock opportunities for their future. Every step taken helps invest directly in the next generation of Lawrence Heights.

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About this Project

Communities Served

My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:

    United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

    When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.

      How the project works

      Steps for Change runs August 29–September 7, 2026, inviting participants to walk in support of Lawrence Heights youth. Funds raised will launch the pilot program "What My Parents Didn't Teach Me" in Spring 2027, delivering hands-on workshops in swimming, self-defence, auto mechanics, nutrition, finance, creative arts, entrepreneurship, and scholarships.

      Project Impact

      Steps for Change equips Lawrence Heights youth ages 8–24 with life-saving, practical skills, swimming, self-defence, auto mechanics, nutrition, financial literacy, creative arts, and entrepreneurship, building confidence and opening doors to opportunity. The $250,000 raised will fund the pilot program "What My Parents Didn't Teach Me," alongside scholarships, creating lasting change for youth and strengthening the community for generations ahead.

      Project Mission

      Steps for Change's mission is to empower Lawrence Heights youth ages 8–24 with life-saving skills, swimming, self-defence, auto mechanics, nutrition, financial literacy, creative arts, and entrepreneurship, through a 400+ km walk from Toronto to Ottawa. The goal: raise $250,000 to launch the pilot program "What My Parents Didn't Teach Me" in Spring 2027, creating lasting opportunity.

      Project Team

      Trevaun Douglas and team, Oscar, Jamal, Bilal, Cej, Pacifique, Lawrence Heights residents uplifting youth.

      • Trevaun Douglas Oscar Amaya Jamal Lee Bilal Noel Cej Noel Pacifique N.

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