Beat the Streets Blog
Welcome to the Beat the Streets blog, a labour of love crafted by BTS staff, consultants, guest writers, and program participants. Based in Toronto, we focus on youth development programs, charity initiatives, and empowering active and healthy youth through sports and skill-building programs. Discover insightful articles on fitness, training, health, wellness, employment empowerment, program updates and the impactful stories that shape our journey.
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A Legacy of Generosity: Thank You, Christina Mary Hendrie Trust!
Discover the inspiring legacy of the Christina Mary Hendrie Trust and how their generous support is empowering girls through our You Grow Girl program. Learn about their remarkable story, mission, and the lasting impact they’re making on communities in Canada and Scotland.
Building Confidence and Breaking Barriers for Girls: Thank You, Jumpstart!
Discover how Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is championing gender equity in sports and supporting Beat the Streets’ You Grow Girl program. Learn how their initiatives are empowering girls to build confidence, resilience, and a love for physical activity.
Empowering Communities Through Partnership: Spotlight on the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association
Discover how the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association (OCGA) is transforming lives across Ontario by supporting Beat the Streets and other local charities. Learn about their mission, innovative work, and the incredible impact they’ve made in helping low-income youth thrive through programs like Wrestle 4 Fun.
Building a resilient future: The impact of the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Resilient Communities Fund Grant
The Ontario Trillium Foundation's Resilient Communities Fund is a game-changer for our organization. Our latest blog post explores how this grant is enhancing our capacity to serve and sustain our mission. Join us in celebrating these achievements and see how you can continue to support our work.
Thank you, Jumpstart, for encouraging more girls to become active through You Grow Girl
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has enabled Beat the Streets to run three new You Grow Girl programs, benefiting 65 girls in Toronto. Read about the positive impact these programs are having on participant engagement, empowerment, and physical activity.
Nike powers new opportunities for Toronto children with two Wrestle 4 Fun after-school programs
With the generous support of the Nike Community Impact Fund, Beat the Streets (Canada) is making a difference in the lives of nearly 60 students in Toronto through after-school wrestling programs. Learn about the transformative impact on our youth and watch our latest video!
Beat the Streets receives a $10,000 donation from Intuit TurboTax
Beat the Streets Toronto extends heartfelt gratitude to Intuit TurboTax for their generous $10,000 donation. This support will enhance our sports and skill-building programs for low-income youth, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Wrestle 4 Fun begins the school year at Flemington Public School
Wrestle 4 Fun starts off the school year at Flemington Public School. Learn how this OTF-funded program is using wrestling to make more children active and check out pictures from our first day.
Inspiring Toronto's youth: BTS and Ontario Charitable Gaming Association join forces
Discover how Beat the Streets and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association are teaming up to inspire active, confident, and resilient youth in Ontario. Learn how this partnership is fostering physical literacy and making a lasting impact on the community.
Impacting youth through Digital Transformation
We are thrilled to announce that BTS, a leading charity focused on youth development programs, has been selected as a recipient of the Community Services Recovery Fund (CERF) from the Government of Canada.
Get to know the Social Media Community Manager of WorkIt 2023!
Learn more about how Jasreen Sahota is building her employment skills this summer at Beat the Streets.
Get to know Victoria, the Social Media Community Manager!
Learn a bit about the social media community manager for this summer, Victoria
Tarleen Saroya Joining Beat the Streets as a Financial Officer! Workit 2023!
Tarleen Saroya is excited to be joining BTS's Work It program this summer!
Nike Community Impact Fund supports wrestling and resiliency-building programs at Flemington Public School
BTS is thrilled to collaborate with Nike as we empower low-income youth in Toronto through wrestling and resiliency-building. Read more to discover how we are encouraging youth to play and get active.
MLSE Foundation supports Work It Girl: Empowering low-income girls through fitness and career growth
With the generous support of the MLSE Foundation, we have received a $50,000 Girl-focused grant to launch the Work It Girl Program over the next two years. Read more to learn how together, we will impact girls to realize their full potential.
You Grow Girl: Recognizing the Impactful Support of the Canada Post Community Foundation
At Beat the Streets, we are committed to empowering girls through youth development programs like You Grow Girl. With the support of the Canada Post Community Foundation, we have made a lasting impact on the lives of 103 girls, providing them with the tools and skills they need to thrive.
Empowering Black Youth: Gratitude to SBCCI and Tropicana Community
Tropicana Community and Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative award Beat the Streets a Top-Up grant to build capacity to better serve the needs of Black youth in the GTA.
The Impact of Summer Jobs Canada Grant on Youth Development at Beat the Streets
Thanks to the Summer Jobs Canada Grant, Beat the Streets has received funding to hire six talented individuals in various roles within our organization.
Building Resiliency Through Combat Sports: You Grow Girl Program by Beat the Streets
At Beat the Streets, we believe that resiliency-building programs, combined with combat sports, can profoundly impact the lives of low-income girls.
Levelling Up with Beat the Streets: Building Resiliency and Confidence in Low-Income Youth Through Sports Programs
Jumpstart Charities and Beat the Street Level Up the physical and social-emotional skills of low-income youth in Toronto.