Organization:
John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka
Charitable Registration Number:
859044612RR0001
Name of Fund being applied to:
Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth in Recreation Fund
Address:
78 Mulcaster Street.
Barrie, Ontario L4M 3M4
Contact Name:
Brandon Staley
Title:
Roll for Success
Email:
bstaley@jhssm.ca
Phone Number:
7058160265
Website:
https://johnhoward.on.ca/muskoka/
Amount Requested:
10,000
About the organization:
The John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka is a non-profit organization that provides community-based programs and services to individuals affected by the criminal justice system. Operating in Barrie and Orillia, it focuses on prevention, intervention, and reintegration through supports such as youth programming, court assistance, and community service initiatives. The organization works with diverse populations to build life skills, reduce reoffending, and promote safer communities. Guided by a mission of creating effective, just, and humane responses to crime, it emphasizes advocacy, education, and partnerships to address the root causes of criminal behaviour.
Proposed Project Start Date:
June 1, 2026
Proposed Project End Date:
June 1, 2027
Please briefly describe the project and how the funds will be used:
Provide a free 10-week tabletop roleplaying program for youth (13–18) facing financial and social barriers
Offer safe, structured after-school space with meals and trained mentors
Build social-emotional skills: communication, teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking by utilizing Dungeons and Dragons as a group activity.
How many people will benefit from the project directly and indirectly within the geographic area covered by the CFOA:
Our goal is to meet with 30 youth aged 13-18 over the course of the program.
Please list any partnerships and collaborations for this project:
Gilbert Center.
I do not have support letters, but secondary school will be contacted and provided with a flyer, see attachments below, for spreading word for youth that might be interested.
Please describe any in kind contributions/volunteer labour connected to this project:
Facilitators will be guiding youth through tabletop roleplaying fundamentals, then gradually mentoring them to design and run their own games. This includes coaching in storytelling, conflict resolution, and group facilitation, empowering participants to take on leadership roles. Volunteers and staff will also assist with program setup, outreach, and coordination. Additional in-kind support includes use of organizational space, existing program materials, and administrative resources to manage scheduling, participant intake, and partnerships, ensuring the program remains accessible and sustainable.
How will success be evaluated?
Program evaluation will include pre- and post-program surveys to measure changes in participant well-being. At the start, youth will complete a brief questionnaire assessing baseline levels of anxiety, sadness, and overall mood. At the end of the 10 weeks, the same measures will be used to identify changes over time. Post-program surveys will also include questions about whether participants found the experience relaxing, meaningful, and socially engaging. Comparing responses will help determine the program’s impact on emotional well-being, sense of connection, and overall participant experience, informing future program improvements.
Grant Request Budget
Item:
Dungeons and Dragon Core Rulebook, Dry Erase Battle Map grids, Miniatures, Printer Paper
Description ( if applicable):
Corerulebook containing the rules to run the game and create characters. https://www.amazon.ca/Dungeons-Dragons-Rpg-Players-Handbook/dp/0786969512/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1GIRGS5727R3K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KggBZNS4k50B6gIGZykwyLBOxoZukD0qiIGriNWBhjWfeOKVdPwHr-mk0SwXt_Eesy94NDL4lWSpXEpsPrmBCzTsSMKxy3Xjt8jAZtBePz6PvyAfVAjI3eCdIRDf8dM7WOJItmfebLkK63TkVP707jvQRH3bs3NRaBGet5QBBlpgUXXQfcfhDMo6pXzt0eNeJy1EGj–6qJ53BJh5CLrHMJJIDyR57x6-UBEtUVzCXyPkhnOzbkc60kfEGdPF-fc2yAt-jg6mEEImO9WYbFAxZ4GE9LpY5ZTOeKpgOICIpk.lBt1ttfVBZm0YzMi2b_t81SMy23OCvKZlD4Q5dgN7AE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+5e&qid=1776432264&sprefix=dungeons+and+dragons+5e%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-4, Dry erase board for drawing maps. Since it is re-usable, it reduces the cost of printing. https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-stain-Gravity-flat-Multi-portable-Dungeons-Warhammer/dp/B0763QJQ8C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1Z245W8BTRMKL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ecvIPIXm7ZVtbxqGUOegt_I0ropEUeudoFl_psvpYrFd4ez9_MEyKqqxeTJuf6GZLVSxneVVcEfzD0l3YGNfTvapAX8HKPqYNORIPP93fy3kK_txZyglns7xOUc74BquAcC7aui55OpCe7Yu_xccQccbt30rRed448Xeve_FyIm9m0JhiM9YDYVB-i1BSICfgoLoigVetRg8nBn5JG3MQ7fqaCuFkXyOiChPAEeNldf-Nxs9AYM5IWOHtdEq35fuVJgRG_yIw73FWeUdwbIJ0-fAVzuGWsEbU3C2vAnRopE.Hl7WlKVeMw2YReXjFpyGDCpQ7SY3bO0IbGAURU7JXOQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+dry+erase+form&qid=1776432358&sprefix=dungeons+and+dragons+dry+erase+form%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-4, Miniatures for personalizing the experience and using when moving around battle maps.https://www.amazon.ca/Classic-Encounters-Miniatures-Unpainted-Accessories/dp/B0DPCYWV23/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3IZOW1BWKPDAQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hVGjtScyRhg08bzEZkqHGt-vljCiHtN5SIDBI1Bco6sJAInrqQ52ZpIoYh6lSNGyXVVntyMqbuHjwjg-vV1xldvyow8gpsEa9D8tnyjMxLB6vO-JsJX587GMSodt6A3vL0uugX5OSwDiseXDsaKqjZK8eYdONOOG26l-8Ng4A6R6EIf4tmOMoUEh3f_POFr_NVNBYI6GjoUkVRUSM8vCP76khSLQxweBIzHkvVi1DCjN8hrzmcQB77K1ftwxh46Ok1eLc7UfPzTX9aLunPHzEfiSugK5p4X-98wevwDbr60.Mugj-Y1AQUElNFtzcDEcZ1WIYfOXXh3jPPt779g5MpY&dib_tag=se&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+miniatures&qid=1776432487&sprefix=dungeons+and+dragons+miniature%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-10, Printer paper for printing character sheets as well as rule summary sheets. Ink for printing
$ Amount:
64.95, 61.04, 113.33, 84.00
Total Expenses:
324
Project Funding
Item:
Salary
Description ( if applicable):
Salary of Case Manager
$ Amount:
10000
Amount Requested from CFOA:
10000
Total Income:
10000
Budget Summary
Total Project Expenses:
10324
Total Project Income:
10324
Attachments
File Upload:
https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1N3xmaWxlbmFtZTpKSFMtU3VwcG9ydC1MZXR0ZXItREQtUHJvZ3JhbS5wZGY=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1OHxmaWxlbmFtZTpKb2huLUhvd2FyZC1Tb2NpZXR5LW9mLVNpbWNvZS1NdXNrb2thLTIwMjUtRmluYW5jaWFsLVN0YXRlbWVudC5wZGY=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1OXxmaWxlbmFtZTpCb2FyZC1TbGF0ZS0yMDI1LmRvY3g=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ2M3xmaWxlbmFtZTpSb2xsLUZvci1TdWNjZXNzLUdyYW50LmRvY3g=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ2NHxmaWxlbmFtZTpSb2xsaW5nLVRvLUNvbm5lY3QucGRm
Name:
Brandon Staley
Title:
Adult Justice Reintegration and Institutional Case Manager
Signature:
Date:
04/17/2026
Dungeons and Dragon Core Rulebook, Dry Erase Battle Map grids, Miniatures, Printer Paper
Corerulebook containing the rules to run the game and create characters. https://www.amazon.ca/Dungeons-Dragons-Rpg-Players-Handbook/dp/0786969512/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1GIRGS5727R3K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KggBZNS4k50B6gIGZykwyLBOxoZukD0qiIGriNWBhjWfeOKVdPwHr-mk0SwXt_Eesy94NDL4lWSpXEpsPrmBCzTsSMKxy3Xjt8jAZtBePz6PvyAfVAjI3eCdIRDf8dM7WOJItmfebLkK63TkVP707jvQRH3bs3NRaBGet5QBBlpgUXXQfcfhDMo6pXzt0eNeJy1EGj–6qJ53BJh5CLrHMJJIDyR57x6-UBEtUVzCXyPkhnOzbkc60kfEGdPF-fc2yAt-jg6mEEImO9WYbFAxZ4GE9LpY5ZTOeKpgOICIpk.lBt1ttfVBZm0YzMi2b_t81SMy23OCvKZlD4Q5dgN7AE&dib_tag=se&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+5e&qid=1776432264&sprefix=dungeons+and+dragons+5e%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-4, Dry erase board for drawing maps. Since it is re-usable, it reduces the cost of printing. https://www.amazon.ca/Anti-stain-Gravity-flat-Multi-portable-Dungeons-Warhammer/dp/B0763QJQ8C/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1Z245W8BTRMKL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ecvIPIXm7ZVtbxqGUOegt_I0ropEUeudoFl_psvpYrFd4ez9_MEyKqqxeTJuf6GZLVSxneVVcEfzD0l3YGNfTvapAX8HKPqYNORIPP93fy3kK_txZyglns7xOUc74BquAcC7aui55OpCe7Yu_xccQccbt30rRed448Xeve_FyIm9m0JhiM9YDYVB-i1BSICfgoLoigVetRg8nBn5JG3MQ7fqaCuFkXyOiChPAEeNldf-Nxs9AYM5IWOHtdEq35fuVJgRG_yIw73FWeUdwbIJ0-fAVzuGWsEbU3C2vAnRopE.Hl7WlKVeMw2YReXjFpyGDCpQ7SY3bO0IbGAURU7JXOQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+dry+erase+form&qid=1776432358&sprefix=dungeons+and+dragons+dry+erase+form%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-4, Miniatures for personalizing the experience and using when moving around battle maps.https://www.amazon.ca/Classic-Encounters-Miniatures-Unpainted-Accessories/dp/B0DPCYWV23/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3IZOW1BWKPDAQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hVGjtScyRhg08bzEZkqHGt-vljCiHtN5SIDBI1Bco6sJAInrqQ52ZpIoYh6lSNGyXVVntyMqbuHjwjg-vV1xldvyow8gpsEa9D8tnyjMxLB6vO-JsJX587GMSodt6A3vL0uugX5OSwDiseXDsaKqjZK8eYdONOOG26l-8Ng4A6R6EIf4tmOMoUEh3f_POFr_NVNBYI6GjoUkVRUSM8vCP76khSLQxweBIzHkvVi1DCjN8hrzmcQB77K1ftwxh46Ok1eLc7UfPzTX9aLunPHzEfiSugK5p4X-98wevwDbr60.Mugj-Y1AQUElNFtzcDEcZ1WIYfOXXh3jPPt779g5MpY&dib_tag=se&keywords=dungeons+and+dragons+miniatures&qid=1776432487&sprefix=dungeons+and+dragons+miniature%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-10, Printer paper for printing character sheets as well as rule summary sheets. Ink for printing
64.95, 61.04, 113.33, 84.00
324
Item:
Salary
Description ( if applicable):
Salary of Case Manager
$ Amount:
10000
Amount Requested from CFOA:
10000
Total Income:
10000
Budget Summary
Total Project Expenses:
10324
Total Project Income:
10324
Attachments
File Upload:
https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1N3xmaWxlbmFtZTpKSFMtU3VwcG9ydC1MZXR0ZXItREQtUHJvZ3JhbS5wZGY=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1OHxmaWxlbmFtZTpKb2huLUhvd2FyZC1Tb2NpZXR5LW9mLVNpbWNvZS1NdXNrb2thLTIwMjUtRmluYW5jaWFsLVN0YXRlbWVudC5wZGY=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1OXxmaWxlbmFtZTpCb2FyZC1TbGF0ZS0yMDI1LmRvY3g=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ2M3xmaWxlbmFtZTpSb2xsLUZvci1TdWNjZXNzLUdyYW50LmRvY3g=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ2NHxmaWxlbmFtZTpSb2xsaW5nLVRvLUNvbm5lY3QucGRm
Name:
Brandon Staley
Title:
Adult Justice Reintegration and Institutional Case Manager
Signature:
Date:
04/17/2026
10324
10324
https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1N3xmaWxlbmFtZTpKSFMtU3VwcG9ydC1MZXR0ZXItREQtUHJvZ3JhbS5wZGY=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1OHxmaWxlbmFtZTpKb2huLUhvd2FyZC1Tb2NpZXR5LW9mLVNpbWNvZS1NdXNrb2thLTIwMjUtRmluYW5jaWFsLVN0YXRlbWVudC5wZGY=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ1OXxmaWxlbmFtZTpCb2FyZC1TbGF0ZS0yMDI1LmRvY3g=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ2M3xmaWxlbmFtZTpSb2xsLUZvci1TdWNjZXNzLUdyYW50LmRvY3g=, https://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/frm_file/aWQ6MTQ2NHxmaWxlbmFtZTpSb2xsaW5nLVRvLUNvbm5lY3QucGRm
Brandon Staley
Adult Justice Reintegration and Institutional Case Manager
04/17/2026