Give the Kids a Voice began as a way to share young people's stories and highlight young creators across Toronto. What started as a small blog, quickly became a meaningful space for connection, expression, and community. Its history is built on listening, learning, and uplifting.

THE JOURNEY

Youth Day TO

Youth Day played a major role in the early history of Give the Kids a Voice. Aria interviewed young performers, artists, and creators at the annual event, sharing their stories and helping highlight their work.

She covered the energy of the day, the preparation behind the scenes, and the passion of youth stepping into their craft. Her time at Youth Day helped strengthen the mission of the project and showed how powerful it is when young voices are given room to be seen.

Toronto Star

Aria’s early community work and youth-focused creative initiatives were featured in the Toronto Star, recognizing her commitment to supporting local voices.

Youth in Action: Me To We 

Her work in community arts and local youth initiatives led to a nomination that acknowledged her impact and advocacy.

Buy Art Not Kids

Aria also volunteered with Buy Art Not Kids, an arts-based initiative dedicated to raising awareness about youth safety and anti–sex trafficking efforts. The Buy Art Not Kids event was held April 4th and featured 31 Canadian artists and 14 senior students. The combined total of funds raised over two years is over $110,000.

City TV News

Aria’s community work was also featured on CityTV, where her involvement with youth-focused creative initiatives was featured. The segment recognized her commitment to supporting young people through art, advocacy, and public awareness efforts.

The feature reflected her dedication to uplifting young voices and supporting organizations focused on youth safety and expression. It became one of the moments where the mission behind Give the Kids a Voice reached beyond local events and into citywide awareness.

Children's Day At The Shops At Aura

Aria also took part in the Children’s Day event at the Shops at Aura, supporting Missing Children of Canada’s Milk Carton 2.0 program. She joined community organizers and local creatives in a day centered on awareness, connection, and youth engagement. The event brought together families, artists, and public figures for activities, conversations, and creative programming — reinforcing the importance of visibility, safety, and community involvement in youth-focused advocacy.

Good News TO

Good News Toronto covered her creative contributions and community work, further amplifying Give the Kids a Voice mission.

Owl Kids

OwlKids featured her involvement in youth-based creative outreach, showcasing her dedication to uplifting children’s voices.

THE MISSION

Give the Kids a Voice began as a simple blog — a place to document young people's stories, creative moments, and the voices that often go unheard. What started small grew into a platform dedicated to youth expression and storytelling, built on the belief that young people deserve space to be seen, understood, and supported.

 

The mission was always rooted in care. Through interviews, community events, creative initiatives, and advocacy work, the project helped highlight the experiences and talent found within youth communities across Toronto. As it evolved, the project became more than a blog. It became a way of listening — acknowledging that young people's stories carry depth, insight, and value. Give the Kids a Voice was guided by the belief that creativity is a powerful tool for connection. Its mission was to hold space for these stories, share them with honesty, and continue uplifting the next generation of voices.

What's Next?

It has been more than a decade since this project first began, and the world has changed in ways that couldn’t have been imagined then.

Give the Kids a Voice grew into something meaningful through community work, creative advocacy, and youth-centered storytelling. That history remains intact — not as something to be revived, but as something that has already done its work.

What came from this project continues to live on in new forms, shaped by time, experience, and a deeper understanding of connection and community. This chapter is complete, and its influence carries forward quietly, into what comes next.

Stay tuned — while the Give the Kids a Voice chapter has closed, there are many more still to be written.