Jumpstart by Canadian Tire

Jumpstart is a nationally registered charity that helps children from financially disadvantaged families to participate in sport and physical activity.


Founded in 2005, Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation in an effort to provide inclusive play for kids of all abilities. Jumpstart has helped over 1.1 million Canadian children between the ages of 4 - 18 in communities across Canada.

Jumpstart is more than just about getting kids active. It's about giving kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates and their friends. Whether it's the chance to try a new sport or to continue with a favourite one, no kid should be left out. To read more please click here.

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