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Building 21st Century Skills: Thank You to the Tippet Foundation
Empowering girls to lead with confidence. Thanks to the Tippet Foundation, two new Work It Girl programs are helping Toronto teens build 21st century skills through combat sports and career training.
Pride, Perseverance, and a Place to Belong: The Power of Wrestling in Elementary School
What does student growth really look like? We asked Principal Laurel Eisenberg to share how BTS’s after-school wrestling program is transforming her students and her school.
Open Mat Summer Sessions Are Off to a Strong Start
Beat the Streets’ Open Mat Summer Sessions are officially underway! With 40+ athletes, expert coaching, and special guests like Olympian Hannah Taylor, this summer is packed with action, skill-building, and inspiration.
Helping Youth Level Up in Scarborough: A Look at Impact from Joseph Brant Public School
With support from the iVARI Healthy Steps Program, Level Up reached 100 youth in Scarborough, encouraging confidence and resilience.
Thank You, OTF: Strengthening Our Foundation to Serve Youth Better
We recently celebrated the incredible support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation with a special recognition event alongside MPP Rudy Cuzzetto. Their investment helped us build the invisible infrastructure behind our impact.
BTS & Joseph Brant Team Up to Participate in ParticipACTION's Community Challenge 2025
Beat the Streets is thrilled to partner with Joseph Brant Public School to contribute to the ParticipAction Community Challenge 2025 with three days of our iconic Wrestle 4 Fun program!
How OCGA is Powering Confidence and Connection Through After-School Wrestling
What does OCGA’s support look like in action?
Four schools. Over 80 youth. New confidence, friendships, and medals. Thanks to OCGA, after-school wrestling became a launching pad for growth.
What Teachers Are Saying About Beat the Streets Programs
Hear what the educators we work with have to say about our programs and the impact they’re seeing in their students. From confidence to community, the difference is real.
Levelling Up Toronto's Youth: ivari’s Support Brings Five New Level Up Programs
Learn how ivari Healthy Steps Program is encouraging 100 more low-income youth to get active, push their boundaries, discover their potential and "Level Up” through combat sports and resiliency-building.
Safe Spaces and Strong Skills: The Impact of After-School Programs on Low-Income Youth
Discover how after-school programs like Dixon Grove's wrestling initiative are breaking down barriers, fostering resilience, and creating safe spaces for low-income youth. Explore the unique benefits of sports-focused programs and what makes them essential for Canadian communities. Click to learn more about this impactful relaunch!
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!