5G Fund – Accelerate
In 2015, we reached out to the fifth generation of Lawson family members and invited them to come learn about philanthropy and to roll up their sleeves and engage in the work of the Foundation.
The result? 5G Fund: Accelerate. A micro-granting program that aims to kick-start ideas that will contribute to the wellbeing of Canadian communities.
In its inaugural year, the 5th Gen decided to focus on youth mental health and awarded 14 micro-grants for a total of $38,800 in support for youth mental health projects across Canada.
Funded projects – 5G Fund: Accelerate Stream
Youth Awareness Power Program (2015-2016)
Alouette Addictions Services
$1,500
The League of Extraordinary Individuals (2015-2016)
Autism Society of Edmonton Area
$3,000
Lights On – Drug and Alcohol Off (2015-2016)
Beaufort-Delta Divisional Education Council
$3,000
Teens2Twenties Support Group (2015-2016)
Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia
$3,000
Peer Navigation Program (2015-2016)
Canadian Mental Health Association, Kamloops Branch
$3,000
Peer Support Program (2015-2016)
Catholic Family Services of Hamilton-Wentworth
$3,000
Youth Support Group for Youth with ”Dual Diagnosis” (2015-2016)
Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
$2,800
Parent Information Sessions (2015-2016)
Chances Family Centre
$3,000
Supporting Specialized TCO2 Workshops Designed for Remote and Small Communities (2015-2016)
Children of the Street Society
$3,000
The Heard – Word & Wellness Toolkit (2015-2016)
Family Service Thames Valley
$2,000
GPS and Spectrum Youth Leadership (2015-2016)
Sarnia Lambton Rebound
$3,000
We Are Who We We Are (2015-2016)
Social Planning & Research Council of Hamilton
$3,000
VAFCS Youth Wellness Day (2015-2016)
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS)
$2,500
Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques (SMART) Youth Program (2015-2016)
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.
$3,000
Staff Lead
Amanda Mayer