Today Unity has created an impact in the lives of over a 500,000 people across Canada, building resilience and contributing to the creation of healthier communities. Unity continues to provide multi-art form based programming at various developmental life stages for youth using our national network of multi-sector partners to focus on holistic and accessible support.
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Our Story


Mission
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Vision

Our Values
Youth
Youth are at the centre of Unity. We exist as an organization to serve young people in need of ways to express themselves positively, in need of community, encouragement and support, in need of representation and platforms so that they may be heard and seen. We prioritize youth by including them in the conversation, by listening to them, and by guiding and mentoring them.
Hip Hop
To Unity, the Hip Hop elements are languages through which we’re able to connect, teach, inspire, and engage with youth. The history of Hip Hop, and the foundational values of the culture--social justice, peace, respect, self-worth, and community--are values and stories we strive to embody and share, so that youth may find inspiration, motivation and lessons of resilience within them.
Community
To Unity, community represents places and spaces where people feel seen and connected. Community means sharing, support and safety. In our work, community is foundational - it is at the centre of all we do. Helping others to find and experience belonging in community, and finding it ourselves, motivates us and moves us all closer to success and wellness.
Respect
To Unity, respect means treating every person with dignity, consideration and honour. In our work, respect is important because it allows us to build lasting relationships and create spaces where people feel dignified and safe to grow, learn and work. Respect is also important to Unity as a foundational value of Hip Hop.
Integrity
Youth are at the centre of Unity. We exist as an organization to serve young people in need of ways to express themselves positively, in need of community, encouragement and support, in need of representation and platforms so that they may be heard and seen. We prioritize youth by including them in the conversation, by listening to them, and by guiding and mentoring them.
Passion
To Unity, passion is the fire within, loving what you do and who you are. Passion is recognizing what moves the spirit, and honouring that need. In our work, passion is essential because it breathes life into our collective efforts, and keeps us hungry for change and growth.
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Board of Directors

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Raj Tandon
Board Member
Raj Tandon is one of the Founding Partners of Algonquin Capital, a boutique alternative asset management firm. Prior to founding Algonquin, raj was a credit derivates trader for TD Securities U.K, where he managed and traded multi-billion dollar portfolios across North American and international markets. Raj holds an M.A. Pure Mathematics from Columbia University and a BSc. Philosophy and Mathematics from the London School of Economics. Outside of work, raj has a passion for community service. On top of being the Chair of Unity’s Board, he is currently a Volunteer Crisis Counsellor for Victim Services Toronto. Before returning home to start Algonquin Capital, raj spent 18 months volunteering in South America, and whilst in London was awarded Get Connected’s 2009 Volunteer of the Year award for his service on a children’s helpline.

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Christopher S Czorny
Treasurer
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the public accounting industry, advising private enterprises, owner managed businesses, entrepreneurs and high net worth private clients. Skilled in financial reporting under IFRS and ASPE, cash flow analysis, financial modelling, tax planning and compliance and internal audit and control evaluation. Strong chartered professional accountant with a master’s degree in business administration and In-Depth Tax Course, Certificate of Achievement focused in Taxation from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada).

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Beth S. Horowitz
Board Member
Beth is Former President & CEO, Amex Bank of Canada, and Former President & General Manager, Amex Canada, Inc In 2009, Beth was appointed to the HSBC Bank Canada Board, and in late 2012, she was appointed to the board of Aimia, a global leader in loyalty management and customer analytics. Beth has 14 years of non-profit and for-profit board experience. In addition to her corporate boards, Beth’s current board and advisory board memberships are: Art Gallery of Ontario; Schulich School of Business; Catalyst Canada; the Harvard Business School Club of Toronto; the Women’s Venture Capital Fund; the Harvard Business School (Global) Alumni Board; and UNITY Charity. Beth is also a member of the International Women’s Forum, and sits on the President’s Council of Cornell Women. In 2013, Beth was named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, in the Corporate Board category. Beth received a B.A. degree in Medieval and Renaissance European History from Cornell University, and an M.B.A. degree from Harvard Business School. She, her husband Pat, and their dog Picasso enjoy travel, hiking, and art.

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Chantal Brine
Board Member
I believe life is too short to do something you don’t love. I also know it takes hard work for most of us to figure out what that looks like. But I know it’s worth the journey and effort. Working with 30000+ counting inspiring professionals and the organizations, employers, and institutions that help them, to start careers that they love or at least moving in that direction is my “thing”.

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Samer Abhughannam
Board Member
Coming soon.

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Miri Hads Koller
Board Member
Miri has 30 years of experience in real estate, half of those in the seniors housing sector. She currently leads Yee Hong Seniors Living on its mission to build a culturally appropriate portfolio of retirement communities geared towards the Asian Canadian seniors. Prior to that, as the President of Greenwood Retirement Communities, she helped build the company to a portfolio of 8 homes and a team of close to 500 employees. Miri has a passion for people and a strong faith in their good intentions, and enjoys helping people achieve their goals. She loves discussing leadership and teamwork, and ways to do those right. Miri has been living in Toronto with her family since immigrating to Canada in 2005.