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Our Executive Director of Canada SCORES Toronto Nick Taylor (He/Him) shares his thoughts on this recent interview led by Steve Paikin on his show The Agenda. Initially Nick was drawn in due to the topic, and ultimately kept watching due to the high value content being discussed by three folks in the business, sport and cause communities that Nick has met and respects for their contributions - Marco Di Buono , Bruce Kidd and Dan Cardoza. As a nonprofit organization in the youth development space, Canada SCORES Toronto launched in the GTA in 2024, but has 30 years of history behind it across North America through America SCORES and 10 years under the Canada SCORES banner in Vancouver. The organization was initially founded througha 1994 FIFA World Cup Legacy Program Fund. Canada SCORES is one of the emerging community programs that Marco mentions towards the end of the panel discussion that delivers programs for FREE. In fact, we deliver our FREE after school programs in partnership with local schools, where according to Bruce, his friends at the Toronto District School Board TDSB say they are no longer able to deliver the comprehensive curriculum for phyisical activity within their schools. Given that current statistics sugest that 58% of parents say financial constraints are limiting their ability to keep kids in activities, programs such as Canada SCORES can fill a vital gap in our schools and communities to ensure an includive, safe, fun and "whole child" focus curriculum and programs are available to support the well being and social emotional development of children and youth. We should pay attention to Bruce's words when he sugests Gordie Howe would never make the NHL today as he would not fit into the "class" system that exists around the current professionalized youth sport sector. How many children may never realize their dreams of playing and competing in sport because of financial barriers to entry? We should also note what Marco shared when he said that an investment of only $1.00 can result in $13.00 of savings in the form of reduced health care costs to the system and a recution in youth justice expenses. Can you think of a better way to invest a dollar? If you can, consider making a gift to Canada SCORES. You can support the impact of our work that has been building for 10 years in Vancouver, and is about to launch this Fall in the Greater Toronto Area. https://lnkd.in/eWBrp_V At Canada SCORES, we believe we can be part of the solution to the problems called out by these three sector leaders. We welcome interested folks to reach out to our Execeutive team leaders in Toronto and Vancouver with any questions you may have about how you can make an impact in the lives of vulnerable children and youth. #CanadaSCORES #CanadaSCORESTO #CanadaSCORESVan #AmericaSCORES #YouthDevelopment #SocialEmotionalLearning #Sport #Recreation #BarrierFreeSport #JumpStart #YMCA #Donate #Support #Soccer #Poetry #Community

Securing funding for your youth sports organzation can be a challenge but it's one that we're working to solve! Our latest video cover 6 simple fundraising tips that you can adopt right away 📈 What has been your most successful fundraiser at your sports organization? Share your experience below ⬇️

2 weeks into 2024 and #FansTo5k is making such a huge difference in #Bristol For the second week in a row we have seen - More signups More activities recoreded More distance covered. Everything we do is captured with #data so we can validate the positive impact that we are having in the city. #HealthyRivalry #Charity #healthandwellness

The U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) isn’t interested in the American public—or even the game itself. For years, it’s been riddled with corruption, conflicts of interest, and poor financial management. Despite generating huge revenues, the USSF somehow lost $40 million last year due to mismanagement. As long as they’re keeping MLS and sponsors happy, they couldn't care less about the sport’s growth or what fans actually want. 💰💰💰 The root issue? A corrupted system driven by profits, where suspicious donations and corporate interests take priority over player development, competitive fairness, and the passion of the game. As long as money dictates every decision, true progress in U.S. soccer is impossible. It’s time for the American soccer community to demand better—real competition, real investment in the sport.

Every two years, the Olympics captivate the world with compelling stories of triumph and heartbreak, perseverance and glory, and communities and countries coming together. As we approach storytelling for our P2P events and campaigns, what can we learn from this? Just as Olympic stories highlight the coaches and families who support the athletes, we can also share the stories of the donors who stand behind our fundraisers. Like the Olympics, which celebrate both major and minor victories—such as a country winning its first medal or a world record being broken—we can honor achievements of all kinds, from first-time fundraisers reaching their goals to top fundraisers setting new records. And just as the Olympics celebrate the collective power of teams and fans, we can recognize the incredible impact that occurs when our fundraisers unite to support our missions. What lessons in storytelling did you take away from the Olympics? Share in the comments below...

🌟 We're excited to share an important conversation featuring Play for Dignity board member, Marco Di Buono, President of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, during his recent appearance on TVO's The Agenda with Steve Paikin. In this discussion, Marco highlighted the urgent need for systemic solutions to make sport accessible to all children. As Marco noted, "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵... 𝘞𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺...𝘸𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤." We couldn't agree more. Play for Dignity was established to help find solutions to the systemic challenges faced by Canada’s sport and physical activity ecosystem. A systemic approach helps us to unpack why barriers persist, how they're interrelated, and how each part of the ecosystem can address these challenges. It is not enough to identify short-term fixes; we need a long-term strategy that enshrines the right to sport, play, and physical activity for all in Canada. We're excited to embark on this journey and invite you to join us! Stay connected by following us and signing up for our newsletter to be part of the conversation as we work together to identify systemic challenges and build solutions that make sport accessible for every child. 💪🏽 #RightToPlay #YouthSports #HumanRights #PlayForDignity #SportsForAll #EquityInSports

Indiana's Rising Football Program: Funding and Future Prospects Explore how Indiana's athletic department is investing in its football program to compete at a higher level. Learn about the recent fundraiser and the collective efforts to provide the team with the necessary resources. Stay updated on the evolving dynamics of college football. #IndianaFootball #CollegeFootball #AthleticFunding #FootballDevelopment #CollegeSports #NCAAUpdates #FootballProspects #FootballFundraiser #IndianaAthletics #CompetitiveSports

Have you ever wondered what it ACTUALLY costs to build a top men’s basketball team 🏀 out of the portal in 2024? This reel is for fans, coaches, and collectives that are curious. In this you’ll learn: 1️⃣ What donors/fans are spending to build a top program from #NIL collective dollars to fund a top men’s basketball program in 2024 💰 2️⃣ Who actually holds the keys to this data? Who knows who’s making what and who’s paying what? We’re all just guessing 🤔 3️⃣ Sources? Just trust me 🤠 4️⃣ Ranking the highest paying conferences for men’s basketball. It could surprise you which conference has the highest average compensation and why 👀 5️⃣ This is a message for fans. Your coaches and collectives need you. You’re the foundation to bringing home the 🏆. Keep going, yall 📈

🏆 Ready for a new challenge? Join our Monthly Built Environment FPL League and compete for fantastic MONTHLY prizes! Introducing our exciting new twist on the Fantasy Premier League. Starting this month, we're offering monthly prizes to the top 3 points scorers! Whether you're a seasoned manager or just getting started, everyone has a shot at glory. This is on top of the current prizes of 2x UCL Final tickets at Wembley* for 1st place, 2x FA Cup Final* tickets for 2nd place, and 2x Community Shield tickets* for 3rd place. How does it work? 📅 Each month is a clean slate. Your points for that month determine your ranking. 🥇 The top manager of the month wins a fantastic prize. 🥈 Second and third place also claim fantastic rewards. Not only that, but each month we will be donating to one of the sponsoring charities 🤝 Want to be a part of the action? It's not too late to join our league! Sign up now and be in with a chance to win: https://adexon.carrd.co/ Don't miss out on the chance to claim monthly glory, test your FPL skills, and compete with fellow professionals in the Built Environment sector. Who's up for the challenge? 🙌⚽   * Subject to availability #FPL #FantasyFootball #BuiltEnvironment #Competition #MonthlyPrizes

In being intentional in creating a registration process that considers the information required and potential registration barriers, we can provide a more welcoming space for participation in sport. Learn more in The Belonging Playbook: https://lnkd.in/eVvRjpQp