Foundations & Grants
Slaight Family Foundation supports projects related to health care, social service initiatives, arts and culture. The Foundation is particularly supportive of projects that help at risk or disadvantaged youth. The Slaight Family Foundation is one of UST’s longest supporters and has funded numerous projects from summer camps to education, squash activities and event sponsorships.
Mortgage Company of Canada is a trusted private lender with a strong focus on building financial stability for Canadians. Beyond business, they are committed to giving back and supporting youth-focused initiatives. Through their support of Urban Squash Toronto, Mortgage Company of Canada is helping to create pathways to success for students both on and off the court, investing in the leaders of tomorrow.
Jumpstart Community Development Grant, helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. In 2023 UST has received a Programming Support grant that supports UST in its efforts to provide a yellow school transportation to and from program for students.
New Balance Foundation has invested in research, and clinical, educational and community programs that promote healthy lifestyles, children’s fitness and nutrition, and overall community wellness. With their primary focus being the prevention of childhood obesity. New Balance supports UST’s squash training program through coaching and equipment as well as addressing food security.
SmartCentres is one of Canada’s leading real estate investment trusts, known for its commitment to building strong communities through thoughtful development. With a legacy of innovation and growth, SmartCentres supports organizations that empower youth and create lasting social impact. Urban Squash Toronto is proud to partner with SmartCentres, whose generous support is helping provide transformative educational and athletic opportunities for underserved youth in our community.
The Northpine Foundation is dedicated to advancing equity by investing in bold, community-led solutions that break cycles of poverty and exclusion. Their focus on systemic change aligns perfectly with Urban Squash Toronto’s mission to level the playing field for young people by reducing the financial barrier to post secondary education.
Community Partners
The Cambridge Group of Clubs has been a social and athletic force in Toronto’s financial district for more than 40 years. The original Cambridge Club is still located in the Sheraton Centre across the street from City Hall. Fitness and wellness are a focus at all three, to be sure, and at a high level. That said, the social experience is paramount and this is where the Cambridge Group makes its mark. The Cambridge Group partnered in founding the program, provides operation costs and continually opens their doors to UST students. In addition Cambridge Group President & CEO Clive Caldwell is a founding UST board member and Chairperson.
SEA is the umbrella organization for 25 urban squash and education programs in the U.S and around the world. SEA enrolls year-round more than 2,000 elementary, middle, high school and college students. SEA helps to provide the framework and support for Urban Squash programs and helped establish Urban Squash Toronto in 2010.
Huron College at Western University is a Liberal Arts University where students experience personal attention from faculty and staff, a warm campus community and the pursuit of academic excellence. A momentous moment in UST history came from Huron College, where UST student, Vivek Mody received a full academic scholarship for a BMOS degree commencing in Fall 2020. Each year Huron continues to enroll a new student annually.
York University is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario and is one of Canada.s largest universities. York University has over 50,000 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and 300,000 alumni worldwide. York is UST’s local university and we have formed a partnership with York University educationfor teachers college students to volunteer at our program. These volunteers help our students in the classroom, on the court and act as mentors for young minds.
Event Sponsors
