Where Seeds of Potential Take Shape

At MacPhee Centre, we believe that every youth holds a seed of potential. But for many, systemic barriers, isolation, and lack of opportunity prevent those seeds from ever taking root.

That’s where you come in.

Your gift ensures that youth can walk through our doors and find a place where they belong, where they create, and where their future starts to take shape. You're not just funding art — you’re investing in confidence, community, and a pathway to a brighter future.

When you give to MacPhee Centre, you’re planting and nurturing the seeds of potential in youth who need it most. Your donation helps us:

·         Keep transformative art programs free and accessible to all

·         Pay local artists and mentors who reflect and inspire the youth they serve

·         Offer specialized, identity-affirming programs (GSA, BIPOC, Indigenous Art)

·         Provide high-quality materials so youth know their creativity is valued

·         Create safe, welcoming spaces where healing, growth, and connection flourish

In a world where too many youth face barriers, isolation, and disconnection, your support becomes more than a donation; it becomes hope.

MacPhee Stories of Hope

Click on one of the posts below to read more from our community!

Planting Possibility: How Niamh Helps Youth Grow Through Creativity

November 11, 2025

When Niamh first joined MacPhee Centre, it wasn’t art that brought them here; it was curiosity. A friend invited them to facilitate an online Dungeons & Dragons workshop, and before long, they discovered something much deeper: a thriving community where creativity and connection grew side by side. “I wasn’t sure where I fit in,” Niamh…

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When Creativity Becomes Confidence: Leo’s Story

October 31, 2025

When Leo first joined the MacPhee Centre, he wasn’t sure what to expect. As a homeschooled student looking for extracurricular activities and creative programs, Leo’s mom suggested he try one of the Centre’s art workshops.  The first one he joined was a comics and illustration program. “I was very sure that I wanted to make…

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The Colourful Plant That Keeps Growing: Princess’s Story

October 24, 2025

When Princess first came to the MacPhee Centre, she didn’t quite know what to expect. Her mom had heard about it from a friend and suggested that Princess give it a try.  What she found wasn’t just a place to pass the time. It was a space to create, connect, and discover parts of herself…

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