Their Opportunity

at 50 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa , L1G 4S1 Canada

1. Social Services
2. Youth Organization
3. Charity Organization
4. Non-profit organization

www.theiropportunity.com Impacting our communities; one child and one family at a time.

Description

Their Opportunity was founded by Randy Gill. At a professional development retreat over four years ago Randy was challenged by a presenter to do “more”. After self-reflection and consultation with individuals who are part of Randy’s core influencers, he identified just what that “more” is. Tapping into his roots of strong community and an avid sports (hockey…one time Junior player and now OMHA Referee and High School hockey coach) enthusiast, Randy realized that there are significant barriers for children to enter into sporting activities. He also realized that he needed to do more than just provide access to resources for kids – he wanted to build stronger communities. As a result, recipients of Their Opportunity funds are required to “pay-it-forward” through community service and engagement. The pay-it-forward model builds on the team-work skills that the children gain in their sporting activities. During 2007 to 2010, Randy along with his brother Rob (co-founder) and Alvin Watkins (Treasurer) and Toni Cranmer (Secretary) has organized a national board of family and friends to see his vision to fruition. Their Opportunity funded its first family on Father’s Day 2010. Four young girls, being raised by a single father on disability, were sponsored so that they could participate in an aquatics program. Since then they have also sponsored other families.

General Info

The Give-Back There are two major things that make us unique as a children's charity. Firstly, is the way we handle our donations and disbursements. What ever money we raise in a particular region stays in that region unless otherwise ear-marked. Secondly, and most importantly, is our mandatory give-back program in which each child sponsored by our charity is required to “pay-it-forward” in some charitable way within their community within 3 months of receiving funding. For example if we sponsor your son or daughter they must within a year, volunteer at something like a soup kitchen or retirement home as their way of giving back to their community as a way of saying thanks and understanding the power of giving.

Company Rating

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Summary

Their Opportunity is Oshawa based place and this enity listed in Youth Organization category. Located at 50 Simcoe St. N ON L1G 4S1. Contact phone number of Their Opportunity: 905-444-9992