In 2021, Tennesha Joseph was chosen as an Ontario Community Changemaker and received a $5,000 grant from 8 80 Cities to fund her community project – which is lighting the way for women to this day.

$5K grants help 'changemakers' implement their projects.

“20 young leaders from Ontario will receive $ 5,000 microgrant and leadership development and training to implement their idea to activate public space, enhance civic engagement and foster social inclusion in their Ontario communities.”