Youth Out Loud was founded by Jo Vannicola in 2004. We no longer have our NGO status, but remain active as an independent organization and resource.

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Throughout the years we have been graced with the hard work and dedication of numerous volunteers, survivors, activists, educators, agitators, advocates, friends, and supporters.

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Special thanks goes to Simona Jellinek. Simona is lawyer and assault specialist who not only contributed funds, but was present for the 4K walks to raise awareness about sexual abuse, and provided counsel when needed. 

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Proceeds from our annual 4K walks were shared between other NGOs including BOOST, Central Toronto Youth Services as well as Youth Out Loud and our Survivor Fund. The survivor fund directly paid for therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. Extended thanks goes to all the therapists who made themselves available for survivors, including Ann MacKinnon, Judith Dunstan, Roberto Nascimento, and Margaret Powell. 

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Youth Out Loud no longer holds annual events, walks, stage shows, outreach, or community functions, but will keep this site going as a resource, and as a record of our history. You never know, we might reactivate one day. It is possible.

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