Beat the Streets Blog

Welcome to the Beat the Streets blog, a labour of love crafted by BTS staff, consultants, guest writers, and program participants. Based in Toronto, we focus on youth development programs, charity initiatives, and empowering active and healthy youth through sports and skill-building programs. Discover insightful articles on fitness, training, health, wellness, employment empowerment, program updates and the impactful stories that shape our journey.

 
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Children's Health Coalition Statement

Beat The Streets Toronto is in full accordance with the Children’s Health Coalition Statement. Our mission is to advance the education of low-income children and youth by providing fun and unique development activities that build social-emotional, physical literacy, and employability skills. Thus, we are deeply disappointed by Doug Ford’s decision as it will further widen the gap for low-income youth and children.

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Program Updates Arely Torales Program Updates Arely Torales

Excited to be Here!

My first blog post is about the great things BTST has done for me in my life. Take a look at the positive impact it has done on me and how I aspire to continue working and growing with them. Arely Torales, here once again ready to learn, explore, and grow and an individual with BTST.

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Program Updates Program Updates

I'm Back!

This introductory blog post is the start of my exciting summer working with Beat the Streets Toronto as the mental health research assistant. This summer I will be using my research skills to gather and provide helpful information regarding mental health and mental health in sport.

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