On January 19, 2012, Toronto Youth Development once again helped open the TSX with other charities for the 14th Annual Shorcan|TMX Charity event. All trade revenue for the day is donated to various charities including TYD.

Accompanying TYD Executive Director Brian Keaney (first from the right) this year is Gerson D’Souza (third from the right), one of TYD’s board member.

In this new program, children and youth are subject to the marvels of science, technology and engineering.

The children grade 5-8 will draw upon basic elements of each sector and are exposed to the magic and marvel of the scientific world.

Youth grade 9-12 will be provided with the hands-on opportunity to explore their talents technically and academically in order for the development of interest, critical thinking and aptitude to explore possible career aspirations within this field.

University science, engineering and media arts students will volunteer their time to deliver a constructed curriculum and offer their valuable knowledge.

Business professionals within these fields will provide workshops and valuable hands-on projects to provide real life applications of their learning, and engage the youth. Excursions include the Ontario Science Centre, Toronto Aerospace Museum, Microsoft and Apple Canada Tours and private engineering and architectural firms.

Keller Williams Realty and its Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative support numerous charities in the community. Toronto Youth Development has been chosen as the recipient of our 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

We are very excited to be backing such a great organization [Toronto Youth Development] helping city kids grow, learn and realize their full potential. Every year we hold RED DAY, an international charity day to reach out and serve a community based program. The company takes the day off to help those that cannot help themselves whether it is fixing up shelters or collecting donations to supply basic necessities for people in need.

In partnerships wth Forzani Group Ltd.’s Sport Chek and the Toronto Maple Leafs, TYD  was invited to participate in two five-hour private hockey clincs. On November 7, the first clinic was held at the Mastercard Centre featuring Luke Schenn. On November 14, the second clinic will be held featuring Wendel Clark. The children were provided with t-shirts, and pictures of the stars of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What a chance of a lifetime for TYD’s children.

Many thanks to Jennifer Harbour – coordinator for Forzani Group’s The Power of Sport For Kids Program – and the Toronto Maple Leafs to make this experince possible.

These are memories that will last a lifetime.

Contact: volunteers@torontoyouth.org

That’s where YOU come in.

Steve Nash Youth Basketball is a new Saturday program that offers inner-city kids support through one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and sports enrichment.

You can HELP – Mentor or tutor an inner-city child a couple of hours each Saturday, or once a month.

Please contact Brian Keaney for more details:

brian.keaney@torontoyouth.org

Tel: (416) 351-0428 ext. 200

Source: Young Bay Street Professionals

Thank you to all 80 young professionals who came out to support a good cause at our YBSP Yacht Event. Because of your generous support, we were able to raise $1200 through ticket sales. The proceeds will be used to empower at-risk, inner city youth in Toronto, through education, sports and character development so that they may go on to lead productive lives and create healthy families. You can learn more about Toronto Youth Development at http://www.torontoyouth.org. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event!

-YBSP Executive