Trust 15 is a charitable organization that provides youth in the Rexdale/North Etobicoke area with programs that promote and facilitate positive behavior, creative expression, and cooperative working skills. They exist to give kids in our community the social and educational tools to succeed in society. This is accomplished through mentoring and positive role model intervention.... Continue Reading →
Profile: Urban Arts: Chaminada
UrbanArts is an art based camp dedicated to enriching the lives of campers through a variety of art forms such as visual arts, music, theatre, dance and more! Campers at UrbanArts always have a fun and safe space to express themselves, create art and form friendships. There is never a dull day at UrbanArts as... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Alban’s Boys Girls Club: Blessed Archbishop Romero
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1949 and serve over 2000 members a year at their founding clubhouse plus 1000 more in 18 satellite sites including locations in three United Way identified priority neighborhoods. Passionate, well-trained staff and volunteers lead a diverse range of programs and services such as daycare, early years programs,... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: St. Alban’s Boys Girls Club: York Humber PS
St. Alban’s Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1949 and serve over 2000 members a year at their founding clubhouse plus 1000 more in 18 satellite sites including locations in three United Way identified priority neighborhoods. At St. Alban’s, they strive to maintain and strengthen their core services to children and youth while growing to... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Seeds of Hope Youth Unlimited: St.Jane Frances
The Seeds of Hope summer day camp was established in 2005 by Benjamin Osei and has provided a fun and safe space for campers to be engaged and learn ever since. The goal of the camp is to create a supportive and enriching environment that gives campers a place to belong and feel completely welcome to be themselves. All summer, kids, and... Continue Reading →
Profile: North Region Basketball: St. John the Evangelist
North Region Basketball Association was started in 2000 by two school teachers in North York. At that time, quality basketball was not easily accessible to youth in North York. Our first season in 2000 consisted of 9 girls and 9 boys, playing 3 on 3 with an instructional component. North Region Basketball Association encourages kids... Continue Reading →
Profile: Youth Now On Track Summer Camp: St. John the Evangelist
The YNOT Summer Camp was founded in July 2004 by the Board of Directors Youth Now On Track Services (YNOT). Youth Now On Track Services is a registered charitable organization which caters to the low-income families in the surrounding community. Located at 2300 Shepherd Avenue West near Weston Road in North York, YNOT... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Footsteps to Success (West) Father Henry Carr C.S.S
Footsteps to Success is one of three camps founded by Andre Fullerton and community partners. It is an initiative that is designed to help urban communities progress and become involved with youth. Footsteps Camp is for youth ages 10-15 and runs (like most FOY funded programs) for 6 weeks. Footsteps at Father Henry Carr... Continue Reading →
PROFILE: Recruit Access Youth Sports
The Recruit Access Youth Sports (R.A.Y.S) summer camp is a non-profit organization founded by Jason Weatherup on March of 2007. His goal was to open up an affordable camp for youth and children to keep them off the street. The camp focuses on sports and arts (dancing & acting) for boys and girls ages 4-13... Continue Reading →