Resilient Together – A Thank You to the Ontario Trillium Foundation
As we have wrapped up our Resilient Communities Fund grant, we want to take a moment to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Government of Ontario for their incredible support over the past year.
With their help, Beat the Streets has taken huge strides in strengthening our internal systems and building a more resilient organization so we can continue supporting low-income youth across the GTA for years to come.
Here’s what we accomplished with this funding:
Developed a comprehensive Social Enterprise Feasibility Report, laying the groundwork for a BTS Coaching Certification Model that aligns with our mission and can generate revenue to sustain our programs.
Worked with a governance consultant to create a detailed Board Governance and Capacity Building Handbook, giving us the tools to improve recruitment, orientation, evaluation, and succession planning.
Designed and implemented our first-ever Operational Plan, providing a clear roadmap to achieve our strategic goals.
Recruited a social media consultant and launched a strategy that increased our digital engagement by 15%.
Created a Collaboration Toolkit to guide partnerships.
This grant wasn’t about flashy launches or big events. It was about doing the deep, sometimes invisible, work that strengthens organizations. And thanks to this investment, we’re more aligned, prepared, and inspired than ever to keep pushing forward.
Thank you, OTF.
About the Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested more than $110M into 1,044 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment.
About Beat the Streets:
At Beat the Streets, our mission is to advance the education of low-income children and youth in the Greater Toronto Area through fun and unique wrestling, life skills, and employment-based development programs. Since 2015, we have served over 28,000 young individuals through our Wrestle 4 Fun, Level Up, You Grow Girl, Work It (Summer Jobs), After-School and Open Mat Sessions and Volunteer programs, providing them with opportunities to develop their physical, mental, and social well-being. We believe in empowering the next generation by breaking down barriers and creating pathways to success.
Join us in our mission to impact youth:
Join us in making a difference by supporting our cause and learning more about how you can contribute to the education and growth of children and youth in need. Together, we can shape a brighter future for all.
