Thanking Our Supporters

Recognizing those who support enhancing facilities, new immersive experiences and community access programs

We are proud to recognize and thank donors and sponsors who support the Ontario Science Centre through philanthropic contributions.

Donor Spotlight

A bike sharing program and emission-reducing updates to their schools were just two of the game changing ideas presented by students in this summer’s Youth-for-Youth (Y4Y) Innovation Program, supported by Scotiabank.

This was the third year Scotiabank and the Science Centre partnered on the program to empower grade seven and eight students from underserved areas through STEM learning and mentorship. More than 90 youth from the Flemingdon and Thorncliffe communities were matched to Science Centre team members—carpenters, machinists, animal care experts, animators, scientists, designers and more—as they worked together in groups to develop solutions to urgent community needs like accessible public transportation and climate change.

“Scotiabank is proud to support the Y4Y program,” says Priya Dhawan-Chahal, District Vice President, Midtown District Scotiabank. “We believe that together we can create a more inclusive and resilient world by removing barriers to learning and exposing students earlier to potential career paths and experiences that sharpen their science and problem-solving skills.” Thanks to Scotiabank’s generous support, Y4Y is a free program and each student also receives a Presto card and $25 daily stipend for attending.

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