'Very, very sad': SCYAP closes doors after 23 years of supporting Saskatoon youth
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A Saskatoon non-profit that helped at-risk youth through art and employment opportunities has closed its doors.
A Saskatoon non-profit that helped at-risk youth through art and employment opportunities has closed its doors.
On Wednesday, Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming (SCYAP) announced on Facebook it was closing after 23 years in the community.
Operations Manager Clay Shaw said increasing costs and struggles with funding led to the closure.
“Most of our funds are generated through grants, and we couldn't find long-term sustainability through the granting process. We also had some self-generated funds through our graphic arts departments, but it wasn't enough to really continue,” Shaw said in an interview with CTV News.
SYCAP has done more than 60 large-scale murals including four along Broadway and the parkade wall of St. Paul’s Hospital.
Silvana Shamo, a former client and employee, said SCYAP has been life-changing and she’s “very, very sad” to see it close.
“I just don't know what to do, because this was my dream job, helping others and building their confidence,” Shamo said.
