May 16, 2008
Robin A. Grant shortlisted for Canadian Living's 'Me To We' awards
Robin A. Grant has been shortlisted in the 'Me To We' awards presented by 'Canadian Living' magazine. Robin is one of three finalists nationally in the 'Social Action' category, for her non-profit work at 'For The Love of Learning'. Finalists are decided by online voting at www.metoweawards.com. The winner in each category receives $5000 for their charity of choice.

June 9, 2007
Robin A. Grant launches resilient youth performance debut, "Homeless Like Me," a product of For the Love of Learning Incorporated's Theatre Workshop.
"Homeless Like Me" is an original play that was inspired and conceived by at-risk and resilient youth in our community. With the help of Production Assistant Tracy Flood, Stage Manager Jonny Lewis, Assistant Director Mikaela Dyke, Costume Designer Charlotte Reid, Set Sound Designer Monty Hall and the many talented and resilient yout in our community, the play was Written, Directed and Produced by Grant. The play takes an honest look at what "homelessness" really means to today's youth.

May 4, 2007
The Growing Homes Magazine and Website--media sponsored by the St. John's Advisory Committee on Homelessness-- is launched
Robin A. Grant wrote the contents and took many of the photos for this important document that details how the National Homelessness Initiative has helped improve the lives of thousands of Newfoundland and Labradorians. Download the PDF or visit growinghomes.org.

May 2, 2007
Robin A. Grant incorporates the community's resilient youth's new non-profit "For the Love of Learing."
"For the Love of Learning Incorporated" is a young non-profit in St. John's, Newfoundland run by trained professionals, volunteers and youth who are driven to encourage and support the futures of youth in our community. It consists of a series of free workshops designed to build on the skill sets and ambitions of our resilient youth population--youth-at-risk who have managed to overcome great risk and adversity and are engaged in leading healthy, productive lives in our communities. An arts and education-based young entrepreneur program, For the Love of Learning arose out of a recognized need to address the skills, education, employment and wellness of our city's youth population. For more information visit our website: www.fortheloveoflearning.org.

April 19, 2007
Gower Street United Church: the community lends a hand to For the Love of Learning
For the Love of Learning is pleased to announce Gower Street United Church has agreed to lease their gymnasium for rehearsals of the play "homeless like me." The resilient youth and volunteer members of For the Love of Learning are grateful to the administration and congregation of Gower Street United, St. John's.

February 1, 2007
Robin A. Grant and local resilient youth concieve play, homeless like me
For the Love of Learning's drama workshop began rehearsals for the original play "homeless like me." The play, written and directed by For the Love of Learning Coordinator Robin A. Grant was inspired by the exceptionally talented and resilient youth of St. John's.

October 16, 2006
Robin A. Grant launches website for For the Love of Learning workshops and product lines
Robin A. Grant launches a website for For the Love of Learning featuring details of its component workshops in art, theatre, writing, media production, as well as others coming soon.

October 10, 2006
Robin A. Grant is awarded a Special Projects Grant from the Community Youth Network and begins implementing For the Love of Learning
Robin A. Grant prepares to begin the first of four workshops that comprise For the Love of Learning, a not-for-profit geared towards engaging "resilient youth" (or youth-at-risk striving to overcome socio-economic barriers) in arts related workshop and employment activities.

September 30, 2006
Robin A. Grant becomes member of The Telegram's Community Editorial Board
Robin A. Grant chosen to represent and advocate community concerns as part of a team of community advocates for this year's Community Editorial Board, a component of Newfoundland and Labrador's leading newspaper, The Telegram.

August 31, 2006
Robin A. Grant facilitates Creative Writing Workshop with youth from the Youth Services Center, St. John's, Newfoundland
Youth Services Centre volunteer Robin A. Grant and 13 youth participants created and sold-out of 800 "Voices for Youth" zines. The arts and writing publication features art and writing produced and zines assembled in Grant's volunteer Creative Writing and Media Production Workshops. The youth and their writing were featured widely in the province's media, including The Express, The Telegram and CBC Radio One.