# Community-Bridging Organizations Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) Offers Finance Support By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-05-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-social-innovation-capital References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/youthsocialinnovation) & [youthsocialinnovation.org](http://www.youthsocialinnovation.org/) Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) is a Canadian organization based on the ever evolving Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), which itself has recently expanded to both Regent Park and New York. It's a well-rounded community and support group type of coming together that offers young people tools to grow their social ventures: debt financing, networking, mentorship, impact measurement, etc. By connecting the members with impact investors, YSI bridges the gap between these two groups that operate in different circles and likely, wouldn't get the chance to coexist in a business sense. The early stage for YSI began in 2010 as a collaboration between Social Finance Change and Young Social Entrepreneurs of Canada (YSEC). **Contact Information** Youth Social Innovation Capital Fund [website](http://www.youthsocialinnovation.org/) YSI on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/youthsocialinnovation) YSI on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/YSI_CapitalFund) YSI on [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/youth-social-innovation-capital-fund) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Social Innovation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or initiatives that empower and support young people in creating social ventures. - **Community-bridging Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create organizations that connect different groups or circles, bridging gaps and fostering collaboration. - **Impact Investing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design new financial models or platforms that facilitate investments in social ventures for positive social and environmental outcomes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative business models that combine social impact and financial sustainability. - **Finance and Investment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new financial tools or approaches that prioritize social, environmental, and community impact alongside financial returns. - **Youth Empowerment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build programs and platforms that empower young generations to create positive change through social innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-voice-fellowship.md) - [Diversity-Focused Entrepreneurs Access Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurs-access-network.md) - [Empowering Homeless Youth Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradeworx.md) - [Young Professional Community Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuppie.md) - [Inclusive Social Support Programmes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcr-social.md) - [Regenerative Medicine-Focused Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regenerative-medicine.md) - [Startup Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-startup-ecosystem.md) - [Inventive Charity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-financial.md) - [Branded Social Impact Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-to-the-people.md)