In September 2024, our project founder Isaac Zepeda Ayala was awarded a $6500 grant from the City of Kitchener's Youth Climate Action Fund to launch a pilot of the KW Youth Climate Council. Partnered with GreenHouse, a social impact incubator for students and community members who want to create social or environmental change, our project is currently undergoing a transitional and refinement stage and will be announcing dates for more clean-ups and volunteer opportunities soon!

We aim to empower creative climate action by inviting local youth to participate in a group of like-minded individuals who organize community clean-ups and then sort and process the litter into public art installations and group art projects. We are a growing initiative and are dedicated to making Kitchener-Waterloo a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable community through art + climate action, waste diversion programs, and inspiring creative climate solutions. 

We dream of a future where more communities invest in art + climate action coming together to make sustainability accessible, engaging, and impactful for youth who want to make a difference in their communities.

By being part of the KW Youth Climate Council, you’ll:

• Build valuable skills in teamwork, communication, and environmental advocacy.

• Connect with like-minded people in a supportive and fun environment.

• Gain volunteer hours for your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements.