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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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.
Celebrating a decade of impact: Highlights from our 10th Anniversary Fundraiser
Our 10th Anniversary fundraiser was a night filled with celebration, raising $95,000 to support Beat the Streets. Highlights include heartfelt speeches from John Irving and Remi Adeleke, reflecting on the power of wrestling to change lives.
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.
Beat the Streets 2023 winter/spring newsletter is out!
Discover the latest Beat the Streets newsletter! This winter/spring edition shares updates and testimonials, highlighting our commitment to empowering youth through sports and skill-building programs. Join us in celebrating the inspiring stories and milestones achieved as we create confident and resilient young individuals.
Summer programs for low-income youth in the GTA
Read about summer camps happening this season near you! Here at BTST we prioritize the well-being of our youth and want to make sure we can help as many students as possible.
Long-Term Impact of Child Poverty and the Role of Youth Development Programs
Explore how child poverty impacts various aspects of a young person's life and learn how youth development programs can mitigate these effects and help youth realize their full potential.
Physical Literacy: Fostering Confident, Active, and Resilient Youth
In this blog post, we unlock the power of physical literacy and discover how it empowers youth to lead fulfilling lives and realize their full potential.
10 reasons why you should give to BTS this holiday season
Now is the season of giving! Here are some reasons why you should donate to Beat The Streets this holiday season.
BTS builds its volunteer program with support from Jumpstart
BTS is grateful to Jumpstart for supporting the growth of its volunteer program to deliver sports and development programs for low-income youth in its newly refurbished community space.
Thank you Canada Post Community Foundation
Canada Post Community Foundation encourages confident, active and resilient girls by supporting You Grow Girl!
Summer Newsletter 2022
Hot off the presses! Our 2022 Summer Job students put together our latest newsletter full of reflections, tips and more!
Tropicana Community Services & the Canadian Government support renovation of the BTS community space
BTS is excited and getting ready to launch its new community space in Mississauga and impact youth!
Community building fund supports growth of BTS
Learn how the Community Building Fund from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Government of Ontario has helped BTS recover and rebuild from the pandemic and serve even more youth this year.
Media advisory: Ontario Trillium Foundation and Government of Ontario grant helps BTS sustain operations
$49,600 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant helps youth development charity sustain operations and expand services for low-income children
Media Advisory: ivari Healthy Steps Program encourages active and confident youth
$10,650 ivari Healthy Steps Program grant encourages healthy habits through boxing and life skills program for youth
Media Advisory - BTS launches Wrestle 4 Fun with an OTF Grow Grant
BTS is almost finished its first year of Wrestle 4 Fun. With support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Grow Grant, BTS has already taught the fundamentals of wrestling to more than 2,200 children.
Media Advisory - BTS using Ontario Trillium Foundation Resilient Fund to build back
BTS receives a $77,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Resilient Fund to build back stronger and more capable of empowering youth.
Media Advisory - BTS awarded Jumpstart Sport Relief Grant
Beat the Streets receives funding from the Jumpstart Sport Relief Fund to deliver programs for low-income youth across the GTA