March 2026 · Nowruz
Celebrating Culture, Empowering Youth, Building Community
During March 2026, Diamond STEM organized a community fundraising initiative celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, bringing generations together through cultural expression and community participation.
Our youth took an active role in preparing handmade crafts, presenting their creations, communicating with visitors and contributing to fundraising efforts.
Educational and community purpose
The initiative was about much more than selling handmade items. It gave young people opportunities to develop leadership, entrepreneurship, communication skills, social responsibility and confidence.
“Through creativity and community connection, young people discover that even small actions can make a meaningful difference.”
Event video
Community makes it possible
Making room for opportunity
The Salvation Army
Shared community space and collaboration make our Friday program possible. We are grateful for this welcome; the contribution is space, not financial sponsorship or bus tickets.
Richmond Hill Public Library
The library supported fundraising locations at Central Library, Oak Ridges and Richmond Green, helping volunteers bring community initiatives into public spaces.
Our volunteers & supporters
Diamond STEM reports that earlier Nowruz and Mother’s Day fundraising helped cover classroom-space costs. Technology and bus fares remain separate needs in our current funding request.
Small Hands. Courageous Hearts. Meaningful Change.
Our youth were contributors and leaders — not simply volunteers assisting adults.
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Designed and prepared handmade crafts
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Introduced their creations to visitors
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Practised communication and entrepreneurial skills
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Took part in fundraising and community engagement
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Learned empathy, global awareness and recognizing others' experiences
Our Youth. Our Community. Our Responsibility.
At Diamond STEM, education extends beyond classrooms. We believe young people learn leadership by practising it, compassion by demonstrating it, and community responsibility by participating in it. From celebrating cultural traditions to honouring mothers experiencing unimaginable loss, our youth are learning that meaningful change begins with the willingness to care.
“We are not only preparing young people for their future. We are empowering them to make a difference today.”
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