Youth-led grassroots initiative in Ottawa
Creating safe, supportive, and youth-centered spaces where Black, racialized, newcomer, and low-income youth can build confidence, develop practical skills, and grow through mentorship and community connection.
Volunteers Engaged
Volunteers Engaged
We believe young people need more than occasional events. They need safe spaces, relatable mentorship, practical life skills, and real community support.
Our initiatives are designed to reduce isolation, strengthen belonging, improve confidence, and help youth develop the tools they need to navigate life with greater resilience and purpose.
10,000+ hours volunteered
Pleroma Projects is a youth-led grassroots group formed in 2023 in Ottawa to support young people facing social, economic, and personal development challenges.
Our work is designed primarily for Black, racialized, newcomer, and low-income youth, especially those seeking belonging, mentorship, and pathways for growth.
We work in Ottawa through community spaces, partner venues, and online engagement to make support and participation more accessible to youth.
A youth-led initiative focused on improving mental wellness, building practical life skills, and creating safe, supportive community spaces for youth in Ottawa.
Facilitated group discussions and peer support spaces where youth can talk, reflect, and build connection in a safe environment.
Interactive sessions focused on communication, decision-making, confidence, and personal growth.
Practical workshops that help youth understand budgeting, saving, and pathways to greater financial independence.
Hands-on learning in content creation, media, and digital engagement to build relevant modern skills.
Consistent guidance and encouragement through mentor relationships and community-based support networks.
Youth-led events and projects that strengthen confidence, teamwork, and connection to the wider community.
Many youth in Ottawa are dealing with social isolation, identity challenges, limited access to mentorship, financial barriers, and reduced access to spaces where they feel seen, supported, and understood.
For Black, racialized, newcomer, and low-income youth, these issues are often made worse by systemic barriers, limited opportunities, and a lack of culturally relevant, youth-centered support systems.
Our project is shaped by young leaders and community members who bring lived experience, coordination skills, mentorship capacity, and a strong commitment to youth wellbeing and development.
Supports project coordination, team leadership, program planning, and youth-centered implementation.
Supports program delivery, participant communication, logistics, and youth engagement activities.
Supports mentorship structures, youth encouragement, outreach efforts, and community connection.
“Pleroma Projects gave me confidence and direction. I learned real skills that helped me move forward.”
We welcome opportunities to collaborate, support youth initiatives, and build stronger communities together.
(+767) 76543976
(+767) 76543976
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Ottawa, Ontario