This summer, over 150 youth came together for Beat the Streets’ Open Mat sessions, a season of training, connection, and growth. With 13 guest clinicians, weekly practices drawing 40–50 athletes, and parents cheering from the sidelines, it was about more than wrestling. It was about community, resilience and building confidence on and off the mat.

On August 17, our athletes swapped the wrestling mat for the ballpark with a special invite from Eli’s Place! From cheering on the Blue Jays to building team spirit, it was a day full of joy, belonging, and gratitude for the amazing work Eli’s Place is doing.