Hands up if you had a great summer! ✋

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There was a lot to love about Summer 2018 in Toronto (the stellar weather, anyone?) But for many of our city’s most vulnerable kids, the lazy, hazy days from June through August can be a complicated time. School is out, but work for parents and caregivers carries on as always, leaving lots of unstructured time to fill.

That’s where Kids Up Front comes in. Through your continued generosity, we – in collaboration with our hardworking partner agencies – make it possible for deserving kids to share in some truly Toronto experiences, from concerts and educational events to big-league games galore. And never has the effort to keep kids busy, learning and engaged mattered more than this summer, when heartbreaking violence touched the lives of so many.

It’s not a stretch to say that your tickets make a difference on that front – yes, one little ticket really does lead to a better Toronto for all. Our partners tell us so all the time:

“Kids Up Front, your contributions have helped families overcome trauma and isolation, and see the beauty in life through music, play and art. You have shown many children and youth that there is life away from violence and poverty.”

TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization

So, with those inspirational words in mind, we’re rolling into fall – the season of thanksgiving. But before we close the book on Summer 2018 for good, we thought you might like a quick look back at what just a few of our Kids Up Front kids got up to:

All that – and much, much more – happened because of you and your ongoing support.

As always, thank you!
The Kids Up Front Toronto Team

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