Thank You ivari: Supporting Youth Wrestling and Healthy Futures in Toronto
At Beat the Streets, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build confidence, resilience, and a strong foundation for lifelong health.
Thanks to the generous support of ivari, we are proud to continue delivering our Level Up program, providing free, high-impact programming to youth across Toronto who need it most.
Building Strong Bodies and Strong Minds Through Sport
Level Up is more than just a sports program; it’s a structured, in-school experience that combines boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling with social-emotional learning (SEL) to help youth develop both physically and mentally.
Through each session, participants build:
Physical literacy and movement skills
Confidence and self-discipline
Goal-setting and decision-making abilities
Tools to manage stress and challenges
By integrating sport with life skills, Level Up helps youth develop habits that support long-term health and wellbeing.
What ivari’s Support Makes Possible
With ivari’s support, Beat the Streets will deliver:
5 Level Up programs in Toronto schools
100 youth reached, primarily in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas
40 hours of programming, combining combat sports and SEL
Free access, removing financial barriers to participation
These programs are delivered during the school day, ensuring that all students, regardless of financial or logistical barriers, can participate fully.
Since the beginning of our partnership with ivari, we have now reached more than 400 youth through Level Up programming, each one gaining access to sport, mentorship, and the tools to build healthier futures.
Why This Work Matters
Level Up at Harbord Collegiate Institute
Too many young people are pushed out of sport before they ever have the chance to succeed.
Barriers like cost, access, and confidence prevent youth (especially those in underserved communities) from participating in physical activity. At the same time, youth are facing rising challenges related to mental health, physical inactivity, and long-term health risks.
Level Up addresses these challenges directly by creating a safe, supportive environment where youth can try something new, build confidence, and discover their potential.
Real Impact in Schools
We’ve already seen how powerful this program can be.
At Harbord Collegiate, participation in wrestling grew from just 2 students to over 40 following a Level Up program. At West Humber Collegiate, the program helped spark the creation of a girls’ boxing and empowerment group, opening new doors for participation in sport.
These moments are more than numbers; they represent shifts in confidence, identity, and opportunity.
Level Up at Harbord Collegiate Institute
A Participant’s Perspective
“What I learned from the program is how to set your mindset right, how to start and finish a goal, how to create a game plan and how to be consistent.”
Thank You, ivari
We are incredibly grateful to ivari for investing in the health and well-being of youth in our community.
Your support is helping young people build not only stronger bodies, but stronger minds, and creating pathways to lifelong participation in sport and healthy living.
About ivari
ivari is a Canadian company committed to helping people make informed decisions about their health and financial well-being. Through initiatives such as the Healthy Steps program, ivari supports organizations that promote healthier lifestyles and stronger communities.
Through programs like Level Up, Beat the Streets continues to expand access to youth wrestling and sport-based development in Toronto, ensuring that every young person has the opportunity to step onto the mat and step into their potential.
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 Girl, After-School and Open Mat Sessions 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.
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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.
