
OUR VISION AND MISSION
Founded in 2016 and becoming a registered charity in 2017, QSLA Foundation’s purpose is to reduce barriers for youth ages 4-29 in accessing enhanced education through sport programming. We provide opportunities for youth to access current academically driven athletic programs by removing registration fees, providing bursaries and scholarships, and giving access to all needs youth have when participating.
QSLA Foundation aims to inspire young boys and girls to choose and sustain a STEM educational or career path by providing exposure to successful role models, promoting confidence through achievements and providing opportunities to engage in athletics combined with STEM topics.
We believe that no kid should be left on the sidelines of a court, or the back of a classroom, and that all youth should be given the opportunity to experience the plethora of positive benefits of organized sports, as well as thrive in any classroom environment.
Community Impact
Finding an accessible, safe, and diverse space for youth to learn and play in our city can be challenging for many.
You will be reducing the barriers community members face when accessing quality academically driven athletic programs and giving them a place where they can belong.
- Increased academic success for youth creating greater potential for them to achieve their goals.
- Providing accessible programming to our surrounding 4 priority neighbourhoods and beyond.
- Providing a brave, diverse, and inclusive space for all youth to learn, play, and belong.
- Cultivating learners and leaders through focused life skill and personal development.
About QSLA Foundation
2016
The year that QSLA Foundation was established
> $100,000
QSLA Foundation’s fundraising efforts are initiated, since 2019 we have rasied >$100,000 to support various educational initiatives for youth in our communities.
$78,313
Total expenditures on charitable activities in 2023
$41,367
Total donations that QSLA Foundation received in 2023
$40,000
In addition to our growing community support, a generous donation of $25,000 was provided by Garveyites Drywall. QSLA Foundation contributed $40,000 to afterschool sports and educational programs.
$15,000
QSLA Foundation received $15,000 from the Carswell Foundation in 2018 which supported 100+ youth in the BallMatics program.