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Some retire to rest.
Norma, retires to fight. She spent decades in hospitals,injustice,and hard truths.

She led healthcare teams
in youth jails
watching Black boys
get punished,
not protected.

She took notes.
She held space.
She stayed quiet…
until she couldn’t.

When she retired,
she kept a promise:
“I’ll do more on the outside
than I ever could within.”

And she did.

Norma began teaching
what the system never did:

– What the Youth Criminal Justice Act protects.
– How parents can intervene.
– Where to turn for support.
– Why silence is dangerous.

She’s written 3 books.

Mentored 1,200 youth in 2024.

Spoken across the world.

And given parents a voice.

She grew up poor,
angry,
and invisible.

Now?
She makes others feel
seen, strong, and safe.

Purpose isn’t always loud.

Sometimes it walks
3 times a day
with a rescue poodle
and rewrites the future.

Kindly give her a follow,
and check out her ongoing
youth empowerment projects
She is working on.

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CLASSROOM SETTING

The opportunities are created by the teacher and the classroom environment.

The challenges occur when there is no consistent and caring approach.

GIVING BACK, SHARING WITH PASSION, LEAVING A LEGACY: Volunteer MBC = Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon for Norma Fay.

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We hope you enjoyed the event and see how much your volunteerism is valued and appreciated. Being nominated is only a small testament to the great, positive difference you make, and we are proud to support and recognize individuals, like yourself, who give so selflessly. Your commitment to volunteering truly inspires many others and strengthens our community. We sincerely hope you will continue sharing your passion and energy at Associated Youth Services of Peel, and beyond!

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