Variety - The Children's Charity (Ontario)

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Location

Toronto, ON

Organization Focus

Youth & Education

Health & Wellness

What we can offer other members and organizations:

Training or Resources, Equipment or Materials

Variety Village is much more than a fitness and life skills facility. It is a place where everyone of all abilities can develop independence, self-confidence and a feeling of belonging. It is also a place that inspires dreams and gives everyone the tools to help achieve them.

The only facility of its kind that offers membership to people with and without disabilities, Variety Village offers:

Three indoor pools for lessons, swimming, family swim and competitive swimming;
A 200-metre indoor track;
Three full-sized basketball courts;
A rock climbing wall;
A 3,000-square-foot conditioning and weight area with the latest weight, circuit training and cardio equipment;
And so much more!

Plus, we have many specialized programs and athletic clubs to get everyone active and feeling good about him- or herself. Because when you feel good about yourself, you can overcome barriers.

What we might need from other members and organizations:

Volunteers, Financing or Grants, Skills or Expertise, Equipment or Materials

DONATIONS
Your donation could help a child swim in the pool at Variety Village, learn leadership skills in our L.I.N.K.S. program, or go to a Taekwondo camp. But more importantly, it will help Variety's children feel included, important and more confident.

VOLUNTEERS
Variety - The Children's Charity is always looking for volunteers like you. Volunteers help out at different Variety functions, such as:
Special events, like our Sunshine Games or the Lieutenant Governor's Games;
Gold Heart Campaign;
Fundraising initiatives;
Variety Village programs and athletic clubs support;
Ambassadors.
Whatever you decide to do, you'll find that working with Variety's children is very rewarding. We do!

IN KIND GIFTS
Show your support for Variety through a non-cash product or good, ranging from publicly traded securities to tangible property like computer equipment, prizes or artwork.

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about Variety - The Children's Charity (Ontario):

Variety: Inspiring Strength of Spirit

Through our programs and services, Variety - The Children's Charity of Ontario makes a profound difference in the spirit and lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families in the greater Toronto area and across Ontario. For over 60 years our goal has been to improve the quality of life and integration into society of all children, regardless of their abilities.

We believe in our kids. And when you believe, children believe in themselves, too.

Both at our flagship project Variety Village, a fitness and life skills facility, and out in the community, we're inspiring children and their families to see their potential and become active and proud of their accomplishments.

By offering specialized programs and services, we create a level playing field without barriers, intimidation or other obstacles. This encourages all children to reach for their goals so they can feel comfortable enough to participate in a game of wheelchair basketball, give a motivational speech in front of hundreds of business people, or apply for their first job.

how Variety - The Children's Charity (Ontario) gets involved

Variety: Three Areas of Expertise

For more than 60 years, Variety Ontario has worked with young people with disabilities and those who face developmental barriers to achieve their life potential. We are a world recognized authority providing integrated sports and life skills programs, applied research and learning programs that change children's lives and strengthen communities.

We've achieved this reputation because of our ongoing work to better the lives of children and young people with disabilities. We are active in the greater Toronto area and across Ontario promoting the inclusion of young people through our three areas of expertise:

Integrated sports and life skills programs
Children's programming is delivered at Variety Village and throughout Ontario.

Applied research
Reflecting our philosophy, our practical and theoretical work develops equipment, games and curricula promoting access, awareness and adapted activities.

Learning programs
Our academic and professional certifications programs draw students and teachers from around the world to learn and study our best practices and approaches, to participate in their applications and to learn how to adapt their own programs and initiatives.

Our hope is to foster a more integrated society, where everyone feels welcome, inspired and hopeful about his or her future.

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