Our Story - Creating Bright Futures – The John Tavares Foundation

Our Founding Story

Hi, we’re John & Aryne

Strengthening roots in the community.

As parents, we recognize the importance of quality time as a family and the role that community plays in shaping future generations.

To create a positive and lasting impact, we launched our foundation to ensure kids everywhere are provided with the tools to take part in their community, awaken their inner passions, and transform their potential into possibilities.

Building & Supporting Communities Across Canada

To create a positive and lasting impact, we launched our foundation to ensure kids everywhere are provided with the tools to take part in their community, awaken their inner passions, and transform their potential into possibilities.

Children are our future and it’s important we empower kids to be kids, families to be families and enable communities to thrive.

14,000 lbs of food delivered to a remote First Nations community

THE BALLANTYNE PROJECT

Founded in 2019 by Dwight Ballantyne, The Ballantyne Project provides supportive programming for Indigenous youth, with a focus on food security in remote First Nations communities in Western Canada.

Dwight, who spent his formative years in Montreal Lake Cree Nation, shares his story across Canada with the desire to empower Indigenous youth to pursue their dreams.

1,300+ backpacks delivered to students in need

P.I.E EDUCATION PROGRAM

Collaborating with Providing Instruments for Excellence (PIE) for their 13th annual backpack initiative, we joined forces with community volunteers and Toronto Community Housing to assemble more than 1300 backpacks filled with essential school supplies.

This effort aimed to support students residing in government-subsidized housing, ensuring they are well-equipped for the upcoming school year.

$20K donated to the Alexandra Park Project revitalization program

ALEXANDRA PARK PROJECT

In close collaboration with our partners at Tridel, we are actively engaged in the restoration and enhancement of a heavily utilized basketball court in Alexandra Park, situated in a subsidized neighborhood in Downtown Toronto.

Our efforts extend beyond the revitalization of this essential athletic space, as we are also raising funds for the construction of the multi-use sport court is underway for launch in September 2024.

Volunteer Led and Grown

At the John Tavares Foundation, we pride ourselves on being a volunteer-led organization dedicated to fostering the growth of next-generation talent and volunteers

By empowering young leaders and nurturing their potential, we ensure a brighter future for our communities. Together, we are building a legacy of support, innovation, and positive change, driven by the heart and spirit of our volunteers.