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(March 18, 2020) So many young people living in the Jane and Finch community are concerned about the future. They are worried and they feel anxious. Their community is one of the most impoverished in the city. They sense the existence of opportunity, and how it is eluding their grasp. These photos were taken by Idill Mohamed during a six-week summer school run in 2019 by the community-driven organization Success Beyond Limits and hosted by York University to prepare Grade 8 students to the major transition to high school. (All photos ©Idil Mohamed)

So many young people living in the Jane and Finch community are concerned about the future.
They are worried and they feel anxious.
The challenges of transitioning from middle to high school is hard. 
Some are ready to give up on their high school community
Obstacles to their success exist well beyond their control. 
When students enter high school, they feel they are already behind. 
They might be stressed about finances
Concerned about their friends and their community
Graduation seems like a steep up-hill climb.
Parents and community members are concerned about obstacles placed in their children’s path
They created an organization to support their academic and personal success
Gving all children the opportunity to succeed
Narrowing the opportunity gap
Harnessing the neglected talents of middle and high school students 

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