Simcoe County, ON – The Glen Newby Scholarship Fund, a collaborative initiative between The Common Roof and New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path), is now accepting applications from youth in Simcoe County. $5,000 in scholarships is available, including one $2,500 scholarship and two $1,250 scholarships for eligible applicants.
This scholarship is dedicated to empowering youth who have faced adversity, providing them with financial support to pursue post-secondary education or apprenticeship opportunities. It celebrates the legacy of Glen Newby, the former CEO of New Path, who spent nearly 50 years championing child and youth mental health in the region. This scholarship honours Newby’s vision of offering supportive environments that enable young people to overcome challenges and achieve their potential.
“We’re excited to offer this scholarship as a way to support young people in reaching their educational and career goals,” says James Thomson, President and CEO of The Common Roof. “Our partnership with New Path strengthens our commitment to fostering opportunities for youth in Simcoe County.”
Applications are open until April 30, 2025. Eligible candidates include youth up to 24 years old residing in Simcoe County who are entering or continuing post-secondary studies or apprenticeship programs.
“We are fortunate to partner with The Common Roof to provide this important opportunity,” says Jim Harris, CEO of New Path Youth and Family Services. “This scholarship allows us to support youth in their academic pursuits while honoring the incredible legacy of Glen Newby and his work in the child and youth mental health sector.”
For more information and to apply, visit: www.thecommonroof.ca/scholarship.
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About The Common Roof
The Common Roof seeks to lead in the development and empowerment of strong, compassionate social communities through innovative shared services. We are a community-based social enterprise providing sustainable and professional workspace for human-service not-for-profit agencies. At its core, The Common Roof seeks to inspire and empower change in the following areas:
Encourage organizations to operate efficiently and effectively;
Mobilize community support to meet local community identified needs;
Develop and manage philanthropic investment.
The Common Roof is a registered charitable organization based in Simcoe County.
Together, we are building inclusive, healthy communities for children, youth, and their families. To learn more about The Common Roof, to donate, or get involved please visit www.thecommonroof.ca, follow us on social media Twitter: @TheCommonRoof and Facebook: New Path Foundation or sign up for The Common Roof Newsletter
About New Path Youth and Family Services
New Path Youth and Family Services (New Path) is an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative, and accessible services for children, youth, and their families throughout Simcoe County. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable organization with office locations in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Cookstown, Collingwood, and Orillia. New Path is also the Lead Agency for children’s mental health in Simcoe County with the goal of enhancing the experience and outcomes of children and youth, their families, and caregivers, seeking assistance with mental health and wellness.
New Path offers mental health services for children, youth and their families in-person, by-phone or online. A range of free mental health services are offered by professional counsellors. To get started, book an appointment online at: www.newpath.ca or by phone: 705-725-7656.
To learn more about New Path, to donate, or get involved please visit www.newpath.ca, follow us on social media Facebook: New Path Youth & Family Services Twitter: @NewPathYFS Instagram: @NewPathYFS or sign up for the TrailSigns Newsletter
Media Contact
Dominika Zapolnik, Manager of Communications
New Path Youth and Family Services
The Common Roof
Phone: 705-627-3067
Email: dzapolnik@newpath.ca