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Alphonse Daniel keeps Hart House connections open
The Youth Access co-lead works with high school students through arts, recreation and leadership sessions, often staying connected beyond their programs.
Alphonse Daniel with Hart House's Youth Advisory Council.Photo: U of T Alumni News
The context
Where the work begins
At Hart House, Alphonse Daniel co-leads Youth Access programming for high school students. His work includes leadership sessions, arts and recreation, alongside community events and work-readiness programs. A 2020 UTSC graduate, he is also studying for a Master of Social Work at U of T.
The takeaway
What follows
Daniel describes relationships that continue after a placement or workshop ends. Former participants have returned as university students and Hart House employees. One former co-op student, Sean Chen, sought Daniel's support after a friend's death and later volunteered with youth mental health services. The Hart House Innovation Fund supports the access initiatives, including participant subsidies and program costs.
Source reporting
Alphonse Daniel keeps Hart House connections open
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