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.

Scavenger Hunt In support the Toronto Youth Development!

Do you remember the first time you walked on the Glass Floor at the CN Tower? Or the thrill of exploring the Bat Cave at the ROM? How about skating at the City Hall rink or playing in the fountains at Yonge and Dundas Square?

Being a kid in Toronto was like having an endless playground to explore and experience, and on June 24, 2012, we invite you to re-live all of your favourite memories of growing up in this vibrant city.

Here’s your opportunity to experience your childhood again while raising money for a great cause. Toronto Youth Development focuses on providing a thriving, supportive, healthy and safe environment for underprivileged children in our city. By supporting this event, you will help these children experience the city the way you did and make their own memories while developing their academic, athletic and leadership skills.

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Scavenger Hunt: 2-5pm

Reception: 5-7pm

For more information and to register click here.

Or contact the organizers directly at contactsparkoffevents.register@gmail.com

Do you have an old vehicle that you would like to salvage and don’t know where to go from here? Not only do you want to dispose of it, but you want it done

in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible manner? CharityCar.ca under the umbrella of Green Vehicle Disposal along with all of their network of affiliate

recycling yards do just that.   All of your vehicles’ fluids are drained, and along with all dismantled parts, are recycled in a “green” manner.  Charity Car and Green Vehicle

Disposal pride themselves in being socially responsible and all of their affiliates are licensed automotive recyclers.

You receive:

• A free pickup of your vehicle
• 100% of the quoted value of your vehicle is donated to Toronto Youth Development
• Peace of mind  – that your vehicle is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner by licensed recyclers
• Tax receipt from Toronto Youth Development for your donation

Thank you in advance for donating to our cause

Just click the link below to begin the process.

All proceeds will be directed to Toronto Youth Development and all are welcome to join in for a free class at 6pm on event day. .

Big Payback Event Day…

Date: December 2, 2011
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: Think Fitness Studios, 203 – 2489 Bloor Street West, Toronto
www.thinkfitnessstudios.com

… and make a personal trainer sweat…

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.