Thank You, OTF: Strengthening Our Foundation to Serve Youth Better
On June 30, 2025, BTS hosted a donor recognition event to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and celebrate the incredible impact of our Resilient Communities Fund grant.
We were joined by MPP Rudy Cuzzetto (Mississauga–Lakeshore), whose presence underscored the importance of these types of investments: those that may be invisible to the public but are essential behind the scenes.
Celebrating our impact with MPP Rudy Cuzzetto at the Ontario Trillium Foundation Recognition Event
This $54,000 grant didn’t fund equipment, snacks, or mat time, it funded infrastructure. It helped us:
Create our first-ever Operational Plan
Build a Board Governance & Capacity Building Handbook
Launch a Social Media Strategy that increased engagement by 15%
Develop a Collaboration Toolkit to support partnerships
Complete a Social Enterprise Feasibility Report that could sustain our future
We've already seen the results of this quiet and strategic work. We've secured new funders, launched pilot pathways and built and improved internal systems which will ensure we can scale responsibly and serve more youth for years to come.
As MPP Cuzzetto said:
“This grant is an investment in the power of community, mentorship, and youth. Investing in youth sports is investing in stronger, healthier communities.”
Thank you to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Government of Ontario, and all those who support youth-focused, community-driven organizations like ours. We are stronger today because of you.
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 (Summer Jobs), After-School and Open Mat Sessions and Volunteer 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.
