In September, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities announced an $8 million sport relief fund to help sport and recreation organizations continue to deliver programming in 2020 and beyond. 

As you may be aware, many community organizations have shut their doors due to the financial burden created by COVID-19, including lost revenue and increased program costs. Though Urban Stable has not had to shut our doors completely we have experienced the devastating impact of the pandemic on our organization and the youth we serve first-hand.  

We recently received confirmation that we are amongst 668 sport and recreation organizations nationally to be provided with grant support through Jumpstart’s Sport Relief Fund. We are beyond grateful to receive this news and know how positive an impact it will have on the youth we serve. 

With Jumpstart’s support, we’ll be able to continue to operate and offer creative in-person and distance programming to youth in our Alumni program who need our support now.