OUR PURPOSE
Positive Youth Development through Sport
To address and prevent juvenile delinquency in at-risk youth, including problems of gang violence, substance abuse, and incarceration, by providing supervised educational and recreational programs to support their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
OUR MISSION
To promote physical activity, education and employment opportunities by operating structured and recreational programming for children and youth in need in the Jane and Finch Community.
OUR VISION
JFCTA will engage stakeholders and contribute to the community through tennis, education and employment opportunities. The Jane/Finch community will be a vibrant and cohesive community.
OUR CHALLENGE
Engage youth within our community in a manner that is productive and constructive; enhancing young people’s strengths; and promoting positive outcomes for young people.
OUR PILLARS
COMMUNITY AND INCLUSION
Accessible recreational sports programming provides spaces to include those who may not traditionally have access.
A healthy community, strong family and intergenerational relationships provide opportunities for youth empowerment and civic engagement as active citizens.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Children and youth develop healthy habits and physically active lifestyles – active for life
Caring adults and helpful resources work together to support children and youth in experiencing better mental health.
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Children and youth build confidence, self-esteem and life skills through academic and employment opportunities.
Empower and engage youth in learning, volunteering and employment.
