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Trust 15news
A non-profit organization that provides mentorship & support for the youth of the Rexdale Community.
July 2016
A Visit to the Nations Capital
On July 18, 2016, Trust 15
offered the youth of Rexdale an
opportunity to visit our country’s
capital. The trip was an exhilarating
four-day excursion that included many
events and historic sightings, such as the
opportunity to meet and greet Canadian
politicians and dignitaries. Thanks to the
generous support from Coach Canada,
and our wonderfuldriver Donald, who
made sure Trust 15 arrived at all our
destinations safely.
Many of the students have
never received the chance to travel to
Ottawa, or tour the Parliament building.
“It was absolutely refreshing for all of
us to be able to step outside of the
Rexdale community, and experience a
culture and environment that students
have not been able to before.”, said
Leanne Hoang, a Student Leader at
Trust 15. This was a trip of a life time!
When the students arrived from the five-hour long trip, there was
plenty of smiles and laughter on the bus. They got a tour around the
beautiful University of Ottawa where they stayed for the next four days.
The men and ladies were provided breakfast, lunch and dinner each day,
including a trip to different restaurants around downtown Ottawa.
During the day the youth participated in different events such as
Trust 15’s Annual Tea Party which took place in the Penthouse Event
Suite at the Demaris building in the University of Ottawa Campus. They
also visited many historical buildings and museums including Parliament
Hill, the Supreme Court of Canada, Ottawa Art Gallery, the Rideau
Centre, and the Canadian Museum of History. By night, the ladies and
men bonded with one another while playing games and watching movies.
“I felt that this trip allowed me to not only see a new city, but allowed me
to really get to know other girls,” said Ashante (Ladies on the Rise
member). Before the end of the trip, the students got the chance to stop
by Kingston, Ontario to explore Fort Henry, a national historical site.
Stepping out of Rexdale – Best Road Trip Ever!
Ottawa, ON: Marcia Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Trust 15, with Madame
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and some of the amazing Trust 15 future leaders.

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Meeting Madame Sophie
Grégoire Trudeau
MP Kirsty Duncan and
Senator Anne C. Cools
Senator Anne C. Cools and the
Minister of Science, MP Kirtsy
Duncan were in attendance as they
were both guest speakers for the
event. MP Kirsty Duncan has been
a huge supporterof Trust 15 & a
great friend to Marcia Brown
since it first started back in 2011.
As Senator Cools presented her
speech,she said, “There’s a piece
of my heart with you,” referring to
Marcia Brown. “I understand the
drive, the motivation and the high
levels of energy that are required
of any human being who is
attempting to influence the
direction and the course of a
young person’s life.” Senator
Anne C. Cools shows her deep
affection and support to Marcia
and towards Trust 15.
“I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to expose the youth of Trust 15
to our Nation’s Capital, Ottawa. To be able to introduce our youth to so
many spectacular individuals such as Madame Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
and Sarah Onyango, it has been a great honour to converse with these
women. I am truly grateful by the amount of support that has been extended
to Trust 15 from powerful Ottawa residents such as Senator Anne Cools.
One of my dreams has always been to elevate the aspirations of our youth by
giving them opportunities to interact and socialize with esteemed guests. As
the future leaders of our country, our youth have been able to progress and
excel in manifesting their leadership skills. And that has been a true blessing
that I thank God for. We will forever cherish the precious time we spent in
Ottawa with the lovely youth of Trust 15.” - Marcia Brown
Thoughts from Founder and Executive Director Marcia Brown
On July 19, 2016, Trust 15
held their annual Tea Party.
An honorable guest appeared
at the gathering and that is
Madame Sophie Grégoire
Trudeau, the wife of Canada’s
Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau. Madame Sophie was
one of the guest speakers at
the event and spoke wisdom
to the students ofTrust 15.
She revealed compassion, love
and support towards the young
ladies and men. “There’s a
community of people who
actually believesin you, and
loves you as you are” said
Madame Trudeau. A
community such as Trust 15
believes in the youth of
Rexdale.

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“My experience in Ottawa was nothing short of amazing! This was my second
time being in the nation’s capital, but this was a far different occasion. The Ottawa
trip with Trust 15 was a perception-shattering journey for me. The fellowship and
bonding we all had in the Canada Coach vehicle alone, was enough to merit the
trip an unforgettable one. The inside jokes and laughs we shared on our way to our
destination will not be forgotten. Through it all, the tea party remains the highlight
of the whole event. Being able to be in the same room as the lovely Madame
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and being able to speak about my experiences with Trust
15 and the impacts that this organization has had on my life was truly a blessing.
Everything from Madame Trudeau’s speech, to Jason Owusu’s rendition of our
poem, or hearing Senator Anne Cools’ inspirational address, will all be branded
deep within my memory as a completely awing experience. This whole adventure
will not be something that I will forget any time soon, because it strengthened my
bond with fellow brothers and sisters in this program, as well as reformed my
views on the nation’s capital. There is much more to Canada than just Toronto,
although it may be my favorite city and my place of origin, there is still much
more that Canada has to offer. This visit in Ottawa will surely not be my last.” I
would like to send a special thank you to an amazing lady Marcia Brown for
changing my life and letting me see the future in a better light. Joshua Newby
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“Before the tea party began I was feeling a little bit nervous because I
knew we would be meeting Madame Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and MP
Kirsty Duncan. When the tea party started, I came to realization that I
shouldn’t be nervous because I was surrounded by family, who were the
Ladies on the Rise and Men of Distinction. One of the most memorable
moments of the Tea party was when Marcia Brown came up to the
podium and spoke about how much she truly loved all of us and she
began to cry. Seeing Mrs. Brown shed tears made me want to cry. She
went on and continued to say how long of a journey she’s been on with
us and that really touched my heart. Attending the tea party allowed me
the opportunity to meet individuals I would have never met and go to
places I wouldn’t be able to. I love Trust 15 and I am grateful to be in
this program.” – Nancy Fragisna
Visiting Ottawa was a marvelous experience. Sitting down in the same room as the
wonderfulSophie Grégoire Trudeau, was an honor. On day one, we woke up that
morning with great anticipation. We boarded the coach and away we
went. Despite the 5-hour drive, the time spent bonding with my cohorts made it
fly by at exponential rates. The conversations on the coach were edifying and
covered a wide array of topics. The highlight of our escapades was undoubtedly,
the tea party. It was the best event I've ever experienced; seeing the Men Of
Distinction and Ladies on the Rise in formal attire gave me a feeling of pride and
joy. Our fantastic MC's for the evening were Austin Martins-Robolino and Astley
Stewart. We kicked off the evening with a bang, which was Joshua Newby and
Ariana Sayedy’s testimonials which then was followed by an incredible speech by
the honorable Kirsty Duncan. We sang Roar by Katy Perry, which was followed
by a sublime speech by Senator Anne Cools. The event culminated with Jason
Owusu Asare’s rendition of the poem Opportunity, which sent chills down my
spine. The tea party was a liberating experience, to see individuals who have
been categorized as being 'at risk’ make it to Ottawa to rub shoulders with some of
the most elite individuals in Canada.” – Andre Williams
Message from our Young Leaders

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For more information about Trust 15’s youth programs and how to donate,
visit us at Trust15.com.
Contact Information –
Founder/ Executive Director Marcia Brown: (416) – 427 - 5398
Mailing Address: 5230 Finch Ave West, Toronto, ON M9V 0A1
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