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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Thank you Ontario Trillium Foundation
The Ontario Trillium Foundation's Resilient Fund supports development of new Beat the Streets website
Thank you to our Beat the Streets (BTS) volunteers!
Arwen, Ayyan, Ausaf & Tyler did a great job supporting BTS over the last few months!
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!
Summer Job Welcome from Simi!
Hey everyone! Check out my article introducing myself and my new position as a program coordinator for BTST this summer! Looking forward to a great summer full of learning and growth 🎉
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.
BTS Spring Newsletter 2022 is out!
Hot off the presses - our latest newsletter! Learn all about what we've been up to since January and all the great partners supporting BTS activities and helping us impact youth.
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
Summer Jobs 2022 Round 1
We are accepting applications for our first round of summer jobs starting. The application deadline is April 27, 2022.
End of year post from Neal Ewers, Executive Director of BTS
It's been an incredible year for many. Join us as we reflect on the activities and outcomes of 2021!
You Grow Girl program begins for 30 girls at Loretto Abbey Secondary School
You Grow Girl is up and running thanks to Jumpstart Sport's Relief Fund and we can't wait to get these girls growing their confidence, resilience and healthy habits!
Level Up program is underway for 40 students at Fletcher's Meadow!
We're off to a great start with our latest Level Up programs. Serving more than 50 students, we can't wait to empower confident, resilient and active 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
