CIBC Foundation Continues Its Support of Park Street Education’s STEM Academic program for youth in care​

TORONTO, ON (July 2026) – Park Street Education is grateful to receive continued support from CIBC Foundation. The funding will strengthen Park Street Education’s STEM academic programming, helping students build stronger academic foundations, grow in confidence, develop meaningful connections, and remain engaged in school.​

This support comes as Park Street builds on important learning from the first phase of BeSeen, its specialized program for youth connected to the child welfare system. Young people in the program experience changes in homes, schools, caregivers, and support systems. These disruptions can create learning gaps and make it difficult to build trust and remain connected to education.​

“What we are learning through BeSeen has reinforced that young people need more than occasional academic help. They need consistent support, trusted relationships, and spaces where they feel seen and know they belong,” said Karen Stern, Executive Director, Park Street Education. “We are grateful to CIBC Foundation for continuing to stand behind our students and helping us build that foundation across our programs.”​

About Park Street Education​

Park Street Education is a registered Canadian charity providing free, virtual academic and social-emotional programming to underserved youth. Through small-group classes, one-to-one tutoring, peer-to-peer programming, and mentorship, Park Street helps students strengthen their academic foundations, build confidence and belonging, and reconnect with school. Its programs are designed for young people facing barriers such as poverty, disrupted schooling, housing instability, and child welfare involvement. BeSeen is Park Street Education’s specialized program for youth connected to the child welfare system, providing consistent academic, peer, and mentoring support as young people navigate changes in their lives.​

About CIBC Foundation​

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. The CIBC Foundation serves our commitment to creating a world without limits to ambition by championing inclusive communities, investing in financial education and supporting cancer research, treatment, education and support programs through corporate donations and community partnerships. Learn more about our community impact. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html.​

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