Kids Up Front Foundation (Toronto)

Kids Up Front Foundation is a charitable organization that provides access to arts, culture, sport and recreation for children who otherwise do not have the opportunity.

06/04/2026

Thank you to donors for providing deserving kids a chance to attend Outside Looking In annual showcase which is Canada's largest Indigenous performance! ✨

The annual showcase featured an electrifying show from over 10 communities, representing a full year of hard work and thousands of hours of perseverance. It was truly inspiring to see the next generation of Indigenous leaders hare their vibrant culture on stage at the Bluma Appel Theatre. 🎭

TO Live

We want to send a big thank you to the Toronto Marlies and our incredible donors for a spectacular season. From the thri...
06/02/2026

We want to send a big thank you to the Toronto Marlies and our incredible donors for a spectacular season. From the thrilling regular season matchups right through to the high-stakes excitement of the Marlies playoffs, you gave our families unforgettable memories in the stands! Here's what some families had to say about the recent playoff games:

"Our sincere thanks to you, the entire Kids Up Front team, and the generous donors for your continued dedication, compassion, and commitment to ensuring families have access to moments of joy and connection like this one. Your work truly makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we support."
~ Claudia Cardenas-Aranda from Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre

"Growing up, playing free ball hockey at my local community centre was the highlight of my childhood. Although we did not have the finances to pay for any equipment or sporting leagues, we utilized all the free opportunities we could get. It is always a pleasure to be able to receive opportunities to watch live hockey games. I'm grateful to Kids Up Front for being able to take my cousins along and also introduce them to the sport I love and grew up with."
~ Aakas Aleem

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for the opportunity to attend the Marlies game against the Rockets. Daniil enjoyed it so much — he was especially excited that the Marlies won 6:2! He came home really happy and kept talking about the game afterward. We truly appreciate you making this experience possible."
~ Parent from Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer

"We had an amazing time at the Toronto Marlies game thanks to these tickets. The seats were fantastic - right in the middle with a perfect view of all the action. It was such a fun, exciting, and action-packed experience from start to finish. We truly appreciated the opportunity to enjoy a memorable night together and are very grateful for the generosity!"
~ Parent from BGC St. Alban's Club

Section 100 seats and a limited-edition jersey? Now THAT is how you do a Blue Jays game! ⚾️💙We are beaming after reading...
05/28/2026

Section 100 seats and a limited-edition jersey? Now THAT is how you do a Blue Jays game! ⚾️💙

We are beaming after reading this testimonial from two teens at the Working Women Community Centre who headed to the ballpark early to secure their Ernie Clement jerseys:

"Thank you so much for the tickets! It was honestly an incredible experience. We even arrived 4 hours early to make sure we could get the Clement jersey—and we got it! We’re absolutely over the moon. As students, we can’t afford tickets like this, so being able to sit in section 100 and get a jersey feels unreal. Truly the best experience ever. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Jays Care Foundation

Last month, these two young musicians got to see legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman perform at Roy Thomson Hall.🎼We rece...
05/26/2026

Last month, these two young musicians got to see legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman perform at Roy Thomson Hall.🎼

We received this incredibly moving testimonial from the Working Women Community Centre that reminds us how a single ticket can reconnect someone with their lifelong passion:

"Thank you so much for the ticket. It was a very beautiful concert and we really enjoyed it. As musicians my brother and I loved this concert. We played the violin since we were 4 years old in Iran and since we moved to Canada we were not able to attend a concert. We weren’t allowed to take photos or videos during the violin performance, but my brother and I took a selfie that we’d like to send you."

A huge thank you to The Legacy Project for their generous donation of 25 tickets to their upcoming show, "The Legacy Pro...
05/21/2026

A huge thank you to The Legacy Project for their generous donation of 25 tickets to their upcoming show, "The Legacy Project Vol. 2", on Sunday, May 31!

Our families are in for an incredible afternoon at this music r***e, featuring unique versions of classic hits from the 80s, 90s, and 00s. We are especially excited for the Sunday matinee, which features a live performance by the Reena All-Star Choir! 🌟🎹

Thank you for helping us share the magic of live music with the community.

The Azrieli Foundation

05/20/2026

Last week, 400+ kids joined us for a high-energy adventure with Dog Man: Musical. The laughter and excitement in the room were absolutely contagious!

This exciting experience was made possible by CAA South Central Ontario, Mirvish Productions, Scholastic Canada and Dav Pilkey!

We are so excited to introduce a new member to our team: Program Coordinator, Quelsey! What makes Quelsey such a perfect...
05/19/2026

We are so excited to introduce a new member to our team: Program Coordinator, Quelsey! What makes Quelsey such a perfect fit for Kids Up Front beyond her amazing skill and character is her connection to so many of our community partners (UrbanPromise, Trails Youth Initiatives and Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre). Her existing relationships and passion for our mission made her stand out immediately, and we knew she was the right person to help us expand our reach.

Please join us in giving Quelsey a warm welcome to the team!🎟️✨

We are closed Monday, May 18th.If you would like to donate tickets for the weekend and/or Monday, please ensure they are...
05/14/2026

We are closed Monday, May 18th.

If you would like to donate tickets for the weekend and/or Monday, please ensure they are donated by Friday, May 15th at 10:00am.

Thank you for your continued support and enjoy the long weekend!

A massive thank you to MLSE Foundation and The Azrieli Foundation for the incredible donation of 200 tickets to see Demi...
05/12/2026

A massive thank you to MLSE Foundation and The Azrieli Foundation for the incredible donation of 200 tickets to see Demi Lovato at Scotiabank Arena! 🏟️💖

Because of your generosity, so many kids and families were able to experience the magic of a live concert—some for the very first time. From "pop star" moments to special mother-daughter dates, the energy in the arena was absolutely electric!

Here is what some of the families from Working Women Community Centre had to say:

"Absolutely amazing! The girls had a blast! It was their very first concert, and they felt like real pop stars. Thank you so much for offering these experiences. They have worked so hard at tutoring, and they truly deserved a special moment like this. We really appreciate it."

"Thank you! What a great concert. Too much fun. This was my first concert with my daugther. Our girls night was a super night!"

"My daughterenjoyed the show a lot. Nice experience at Scotiabank Arena, thank so much!"

"Thank you , for the experience and the great seats.👍😊 We had a fantastic time at the show."

"Thanks again for this opportunity! My wife and daughter had a blast yesterday!"

Swipe through to see the smiles from the show! 📸👉

We are so excited for the Dog Man: The Musical event this Wednesday! We have 400 kids joining us for a morning of laughs...
05/11/2026

We are so excited for the Dog Man: The Musical event this Wednesday! We have 400 kids joining us for a morning of laughs and adventure at the CAA Theatre and we couldn't do it without the incredible support of our partners.

A huge thank you to Mirvish Productions, CAA South Central Ontario and Scholastic Canada. Your generosity is making it possible for so many children to experience the magic of live theatre and go home with a brand new copy of Dog Man. 🎭✨

Stay tuned for more updates and live posting on Wednesday!

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