CURRENT PARTNERS
Tennis Canada
JFCTA was started as a community initiative by Tennis Canada in 2006. Since then, Tennis Canada continues to support our program by providing facilities, their coaching expertise, and funding for our programs. Tennis Canada currently aims to create sustainable changes for women and girls in all areas of tennis. Learn more about Tennis Canada and its current initiatives here.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities have been long-time partners of JFCTA’s Summer and Winter Tennis Leagues – over a decade! Jumpstart continues to support local communities to overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Learn more about Jumpstart and its mission here.
Canadian Heritage/Patrimoine Canadien
The Canadian Heritage supports JFCTA with funding for capacity building. The capacity building projects are grounded on anti-oppression, anti-racism, and trauma-informed frameworks. The implementation of new policies and governing processes has enabled JFCTA to address barriers to access, and increase organizational capacities while increasing civic participation for local community members. Learn more about Canadian Heritage and its initiatives here.
Doncaster Foundation
The Doncaster Foundation supports JFCTA’s After School Program. The aim of the collaboration is to increase educational and professional development opportunities for the participants through workshops and experiential learning.
MLSE Foundation 
The MLSE Foundation provided JFCTA with seed funding to pilot its Youth-led Project Management Initiative. The youth-led projects empower our youth to gain valuable professional experience in designing and deploying community projects for our community. Learn more about the MLSE Foundation and its mission here.
Lambton Golf & Country Club
The Lambton Golf and Country Club has been a longtime supporter of JFCTA. They hold an annual Lambton Inspires gala to raise funds to support our programs. Learn more about the Lambton and how they continue to support the community here.
Ontario Trillium Foundation
In 2011, JFCTA launched our first After School Program to provide youth in the Jane/Finch community with free tennis lessons and academic support. This program has continued to run since then with the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Learn more about the Ontario Trillium Foundation and its initiatives here.
Metcalf Foundation
The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation supports the coalition of organizations: JFCTA, Philpott Children’s Tennis and Change Through Sport through its Inclusive Local Economies program by enabling the said organizations to test and generate new economic opportunities for youth from low-income communities. Learn more about the Metcalf Foundation and its Inclusive Local Economies initiative here.
First Book Canada
First Book Canada has been a longtime sponsor that provides JFCTA with subsidized books for participants of all ages, distributed at JFCTA’s Summer and Winter Tennis Leagues. Learn more about First Book Canada and its initiatives here.
ParticipACTION
ParticipACTION provided us with funding to enhance access to physical activities in the month of June. Their support enabled the launch of 2 additional youth-led events for our Jane/Finch residents in 2023. Learn more about ParticipACTION and its initiatives here.
Ontario Tennis Association
JFCTA has been a long time member of the OTA and appreciates the OTA’s continued support to our programming. Learn more about the OTA here.
PAST PARTNERS
City of Toronto
Toronto Foundation
York University TD Communication Engagement Centre
Ontario Racquet Club
