"When people think of people with disabilities, they always think in terms of limitations. They never think about the possibilities." - Toronto Blind Tennis player
"I was told that I didn't fit the 'demographic'. That scarred me after he said that. It is a reminder, that based on me being BLACK, I don't make the cut. This is the reason I coach now, so this doesn't happen to anyone of color." - founding member of Change Through Sport
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Change Through Sport
For over 10 years, we have addressed racial, socio-economical, and accessibility barriers to participation in sports with the Rexdale, and visually impaired and blind communities in Toronto. Despite the interruption of COVID-19, the need remains and thus our work continues. We remain steadfast in our commitment to the work ahead of us and invite you to join us in creating a more just and equitable world!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2.26.2023
We have received Canadian Women & Sport’s Spotlight Grant for a project with Teen Haven in Montreal! This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Nous avons reçu une subvention Focus de Femmes et sport au Canada pour un projet avec Havre Jeunesse à Montréal! Ce projet a pu être mis sur pied en partie grâce au soutien du gouvernement du Canada.
12.23.2022
Thank you to the Voss-Li Family Fund at the Toronto Foundation for your contribution. Your grant will help us to continue build back better!
Torono Blind Tennis and Rexdale Volleyball will be on-break until Jan 2023. Stay tuned for return dates. Stay safe and Happy Holidays!!!
11.28, 2022
We are a recipient of a grant from the MacFeeters Family Fund at the Toronto Foundation. Thank you for supporting our continual work. Let us work together to support the lives of our young people!
9.06.2022
We are happy to announce that Change Through Sport has received support from the Ontario Sport Network from their Emergency Relief Community Sport & Recreation Grant!
8.10.2022
Congratulations to Daniel D. and his beach volleyball partner for taking silver at the Men's Beach Volleyball event representing Canada at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Watch the entire match here and check out the monster blocks!
7.22.2022
We are thrilled to announce the support from Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities and A. S. Hayes Consulting Inc. will enable Change Through Sport and Teen Haven to team up again to create new sporting access for at-risk youth! Thank you for your support!
Jaki Ellis, a former Canadian National Team Member, conducts a volleyball clinic with Rexdale youth and gifts her national jersey away!
TORONTO BLIND TENNIS UPDATE
Location: Pauline Johnson Junior PS
(35 Dunmurray Blvd, Scarborough, ON, M1T 2K2)
Times: Sundays from 7:30PM - 9:30PM
Cost: $3.00 per session
To register, contact: jerome@changethroughsportcanada.com
Must RSVP with Coach Jerome. Spots are limited.
REXDALE VOLLEYBALL UPDATE
Open for Registration 2022-2023 Rexdale Volleyball Season!
Location: North Kipling Community Centre
(2 Rowntree Rd, Etobicoke ON M9V5C7)
Times: 7:15PM - 9:15PM
Costs: Free
Schedule:1st session October 2nd, 2022 till end of June 2023
(Every Sunday for youth and only last Sunday of every month for alumni)
We are always looking for people of character to work alongside our participants and players, and from behind the scene. Join us!
Looking to support us financially? Connect with us to find out more about our needs.
To use sport as a vessel to create healthy communities. Learn more about our work at About Us.