Despite the wealth of our region, thousands of children and youth can’t afford to take part in sports and recreation. One in three in some neighbourhoods of Ottawa live in poverty.
The Max Keeping Foundation – in partnership with the Ottawa Senators Foundation and with the assistance of the Ontario Trillium Foundation (www.otf.ca) – wants to even the playing field. We work with other organizations in the area, including United Way, to identify needy families in low income neighbourhoods. And, we provide grants up to $500 to ensure economically disadvantaged children and youth can access sports and recreation like hockey, soccer, basketball, football, swimming, camps, etc.
We want to help kids be active and reduce the obesity crisis threatening their life expectancy. We want kids to enjoy healthy lifestyles, and learn to be good teammates and good sports.