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YOF | 2022 – 2023

This report captures the outcomes and impacts of Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball on Black youth and summarizes the four-year activity in partnership with YOF. Coaches participated in a Sharing the Stories and custom surveys, as well as a focus group to provide feedback and recommendations for the program.

The program effectively provided coaches with the knowledge and skills to become successful mentors and community leaders. Coaches demonstrated consistent interest in coaching, with improved understanding of its impact on the community and social issues.

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Results

Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball successfully ran an initiative focused on youth development towards becoming community leaders through mentorship, basketball and educational activities tailored for Black youth. The program fostered a deep sense of belonging in the community and inspired hope and empowerment to fight against anti-Black racism. More importantly, this program exemplified the immense impact of sports as a platform for personal growth and community involvement. This report demonstrated the invaluable support and work offered by Aspire for Higher Elite Basketball and its positive impacts on fostering an environment where Black youth have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and become strong role models for the younger generation.

 

For the detailed results please visit the impact report.

Funder

Ontario Trillium Foundation

Funding Amount

$ 396,700