LAY-UP YOUTH BASKETBALL

“Our partnership with Canada Basketball means so much to our programs and to Lay-Up as a grassroots organization. From increasing access to NCCP and NOCP certifications, to creating memorable moments for youth at events like GLOBL JAM, Canada Basketball has supported Lay-Up in bringing the work being done at the highest level of the game to local communities. Our biggest shared project to date has been launching the Crossover program, which is preparing a new generation of diverse youth for the emerging opportunities in the rapidly growing basketball industry through training, certification, networking, mentorship and experiential learning opportunities.”

- Chris Penrose
‍Executive Director, Lay-Up Youth Basketball

LADY BALLERS CAMP

“Attending [GLOBL JAM 2022] made our girls' summer magical, one they will truly never forget. Having the opportunity to play on your state-of-the-art Tangerine Community Court was so very empowering for our young women. They all had a thrilling experience watching the GLOBL JAM games and were especially awe-inspired by the super talented Alumni, Miranda Ayim. Your amazing generosity made all of this possible.Your grant has helped us continue providing three (3) weekly basketball practices, transiting the girls from the outer reaches of the GTA, and helping provide jerseys and meals as they joined in tournaments across the GTA. Our team greatly appreciates your gift and sends out an enormous thank you!”

- Toyo Ajibolade
Executive Director, Lady Ballers Camp

SONGHEES FIRST NATION

"The funding received by the Canada Basketball Foundation has helped with building capacity for grassroots basketball programs for youth in the Songhees Nation community. It has supported with access to new equipment and coaches to increase opportunity to learn the game of basketball. The Nation is appreciative of funding and look forward to working to continuing to explore opportunities for youth Indigenous basketball in the community"

- Chris McElroy
Community Recreation Coordinator

NATIONAL BASKETBALL YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

"We are extremely excited and beyond grateful for this opportunity with Canada Basketball and Jumpstart. The NBYMP was designed to provide sustainable mentorship services to youth in the form of professional guidance and holistic development. This grant will undoubtedly assist us to accomplish those goals."

- Kevin Wilson, Founder
National Basketball Youth Mentorship Program

MUSLIM WOMEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

"The CBF Grant has been truly beneficial in supporting MWSBL’s 2022 summer season and postseason events by allowing us to host our first MWSBL All-Star Game and instructional basketball clinics to young girls ages 13 to 17 in the West and East end of Toronto. We are so grateful to Canada Basketball for seeing our vision and allowing us to execute it without financial worries. Being involved with Canada Basketball’s affiliates such as GLOBL JAM was truly an experience of a lifetime. For many of our members, playing basketball in the heart of downtown Toronto during the GLOBL JAM Festival at Younge Dundas Square was an experience they’ll never forget. We hope to continue to work with Canada Basketball and its affiliates to showcase the beautiful sport of basketball while creating opportunities for the girls and women in our community. Thank you, Canada Basketball."

- Fitriya Mohammed
Founder of Muslim Women’s Summer Basketball League

SASKATOON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation’s (SPSF) Early Learning Equal Start campaign strives to ensure all students are able to read Grade 3 by Grade 3. This generous donation from Canada Basketball and Jumpstart will help us to ensure that physical well-being forms part of our early learner literacy programs. Physical activity and sport are important factors in ensuring kids are able to learn at their best and the generosity of partners like Jumpstart and Canada Basketball is what makes our programs possible and is greatly appreciated.”

‍- Zeba Ahmad
Executive Director, Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation