– OUR FOUNDATION –
CJ’s SKATEPARK FOUNDATION is a registered Canadian charity dedicated to the development of all children and youth through the benefits of skateboarding, scooter riding and inline skating, and making these sports accessible to everyone by:
- preventing youth delinquency, addiction, substance abuse or mental illness through sports or activities;
- improving and building self-confidence, self-esteem, emotional stability and well-being;
- promoting physical activity, fitness and a healthy lifestyle through sports;
- eliminating physical, psychological and financial barriers which prevent youth with special needs from participating in sports or activities, including those with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger’s syndrome, Autism, Blind, Vision impaired ,Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf, Down syndrome, Dyslexia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other learning disabilities or any other challenge one may have.
Each year, we have over 150,000 kids participate in the programs we offer who come from various parts of the GTA and surrounding area. Our mandate is to never turn a child away – whether they need specialized one-on-one instruction, have physical, emotional, behavioural and/or medical challenges, or simply cannot afford skateboarding equipment and skatepark fees. We have and will always accommodate anyone in need.
CJ’S SKATEPARK FOUNDATION PROGRAMS & PARTNERS
Dear Friends,
I hope this message finds you well.
For more than fifteen years, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering and supporting Skateistan, an organization that continues to inspire me with its impact on children & youth around the world. Through our Not-For-Profit ISCP & SKATZ, we have proudly certified over 100+ instructors globally at no cost to help strengthen their programs and empower the communities they serve.
One of the most profound experiences of my life was traveling to their site in Johannesburg. Spending several days with their staff and witnessing firsthand how they engage, uplift, and educate children through skateboarding and creative learning was nothing short of magical. Their work restores hope, builds confidence, and opens doors for thousands of kids in underserved communities.
I was so moved that I have become a Citizen of Skateistan, and I warmly invite you to join me. Your support, big or small, will directly change lives.
I am challenging you and I will match dollar for dollar up to $25,000 Canadian to support their cause.
So please I ask you to donate at CJ’s SKATEPARK FOUNDATION see donation link below and we will transfer that money over to Skateistan and you will receive a Canadian charitable receipt from our Foundation on behalf of Skateistan.
There are so many charities we all support, but this is one of the organizations that truly needs our funding and is doing amazing work all over the world.
See more information here: skateistan.org
C$1400 can provide a month of skateboard sessions for 100 girls in South Sudan.
C$700 could cover the cost of one month of skate art workshops for over 250 children in Kenya.
C$125 can provide Skateistan’s Skate School in Johannesburg with a month of electricity, keeping the lights, computers & heating on.
C$30 can pay for a month of hot meals for a student at the Skate School in Johannesburg.
Skateistan
Skateistan gives young people access to locally-led skateboarding and education programs in the most difficult contexts worldwide with a focus on girls. Our truly international Partnerships model is bespoke to each partner’s needs, while Goodpush an incubator for the global social skate sector offers grants and resources to grassroots projects & individuals. Together, with our global community, we are using skateboarding as a tool for good.
Kids Being Kids
Sponsored by CIBC, Kids Being Kids is a free program that invites kids and their families affected by Cancer to enjoy all CJ’s SKATEPARK has to offer, including scooters, knee-slides, a foam pit, Sony PlayStation room, arts & crafts and, of course, skateboarding. Kids can try skateboarding or scootering, meet superheroes, snuggle therapy dogs and enjoy a pizza lunch.
Special Needs Lessons
We offer subsidized lessons for those with special needs focused on improving flexibility, dexterity, balance, and fine motor skills. Our Special Needs Program has been offered to youth with Autism, Down syndrome, Deaf, Blind or Partially sighted, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, Dyslexia and other learning disabilities or any other challenge one may have.
Youth Mentorship Program
Each year, our skatepark staff mentors a number of at-risk youth instilling confidence, values, and challenging youth to become leaders in the community. For interested youth, we also show them the administrative side of what it takes to run a skatepark, events, and contests so that they can gain and build on skills that will later serve them in the workforce.
Subsidized camps and lessons for low-income families
Our mission is to serve all kids and youth in the community and share the remarkable benefits of training all children in the sport of skateboarding. As such, we offer camp and lesson scholarships to those in need. Scholarships are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Our programs would not be made possible with the support of our sponsors and donors. Help us continue to make skateboarding accessible to everyone by donating to our Foundation.
Registered Charitable Organization No. 846549632RR0001
*Charitable donation receipt will be automatically issued.
Contributions are deductible for Income Tax Purposes within the limits prescribed by law. For more info visit the Canada Revenue Agency at the website below
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/chrts-gvng/chrts/prtng/rcpts/whtnf-eng.html
For more information on CJ’s SKATEPARK FOUNDATION, please contact Jay Mandarino, President & Founder at [email protected] or call 416-588-0808 ext. 232