One Voice One Team

What One Voice One Team does

One Voice One Team is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2005 by former Canadian Football League athlete Orlando Bowen, headquartered in Brampton, Ontario. The organization delivers youth leadership development programming to children and young adults ages 7-29, anchored by its proprietary S.W.O.L.E.™ framework (Self-Respect, Work Hard, Overcome Adversity, Lead by Example, Excellence). Programming is delivered through a portfolio of channels including week-long summer day camps at school facilities, school assemblies and workshops, Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) certification workshops, teacher professional development, and the Career Accelerator workforce program for underrepresented young adults. The organization also operates "Da Spot," a community hub opened in Brampton in May 2024, and maintains a regional office in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

The business model is a hybrid of charitable revenue streams: individual donations, corporate sponsorships (CIBC, Go Easy Financial, KPMG, Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign), government grants (Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Ministry of Education, Ontario Government violence prevention initiative), and modest program fees ($80-$199 per week for summer camps, with scholarships and an Ambassador Program for youth unable to pay). Distribution combines direct-to-consumer channels (parent camp registration, Career Accelerator enrollment) with B2B/institutional contracts (school boards, individual schools booking assemblies and SHSM workshops). The organization has served over 600,000 youth across 800+ schools since 2005 and expanded from Ontario into Manitoba in 2021, with prior historical forays into Northern Quebec and Chicago. Federal charitable status was granted in 2011, and the organization is governed by a board including senior professionals from IBM and Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt.

Name

One Voice One Team

Legal name

One Voice Once Team

Website

https://onevoiceoneteam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

One Voice One Team is a Canadian nonprofit founded in 2005 that delivers youth leadership development programs (ages 7-29) through its trademarked S.W.O.L.E. framework, including summer camps, school assemblies, SHSM workshops, and career accelerators across Ontario and Manitoba.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brampton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time, monthly, and yearly donation options for individual supporters. Donations fund youth leadership programming, summer camps, and community initiatives.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Donations: Corporate partnerships and sponsorships from companies like CIBC, Go Easy Financial, and others. Includes annual fundraiser gala events (One Voice United Gala) and corporate donation programs.
3. Government Grants: Funding from government sources including Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Ministry of Education, and federal government programs supporting youth programming and school safety initiatives.
4. Program Fees: Summer camp registration fees and workshop fees for SHSM certification programs. Need-based scholarships and ambassador programs available for youth who cannot afford programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

One Voice One Team is a youth leadership nonprofit that delivers programs in schools and communities based on its proprietary S.W.O.L.E.™ framework. Offerings include week-long summer day camps for children aged 7-13, high-energy school assemblies, teacher professional development, Specialist High Skills Major certification workshops, and career readiness and mentorship programming for underrepresented young adults aged 18-29. Revenue is generated through charitable donations, corporate sponsorships, government grants, and program fees.

Product overview

One Voice One Team is a non-profit youth leadership organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on empowering youth ages 7-29 through inspirational storytelling, fitness activities, and mentorship. The core S.W.O.L.E.™ (Self-Respect, Work Hard, Overcome Adversity, Lead by Example, Excellence) framework underpins programs including summer camps, school assemblies, teacher workshops, career readiness training, and specialized programs for young men (Level Up), young women (Dymond Girls), and general youth (Get Yo' Life, Get Fit, Virtual Programs). Programs are delivered by high-performance athletes, community leaders, and motivational speakers across Ontario and Manitoba.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S.W.O.L.E. Youth Leadership Program acronym standing for Self-Respect, Work Hard, Overcome Adversity, Lead by Example, and Excellence
• Da Spot
• One Voice United Gala
• Pinball Career Accelerator

Products and services

• S.W.O.L.E.™ Program Youth leadership program teaching five core principles (Self-Respect, Work Hard, Overcome Adversity, Lead by Example, Excellence) through sports, team challenges, and mentorship. Delivered across schools, camps, and community settings for youth participants.
• S.W.O.L.E.™ Summer Camp Week-long co-ed sports leadership day camp for youth ages 7-13, running multiple weeks in July and August with field trips, guest speakers, sports, and graduation ceremony. Includes an ambassador program that fully funds participation for youth who cannot afford to attend.
• School Assemblies High-energy inspirational assemblies for schools featuring storytelling, leadership messaging, and interactive content delivered by motivational speakers and athletes.
• Teacher Workshops (Educator Energize) Professional development workshops for educators focusing on student engagement, safe learning environments, inclusivity, and renewed passion for teaching.
• SHSM Certificate Workshops Specialist High Skills Major certification workshops for high school students offering Leadership, Anti-Oppression & Allyship, and Public Speaking certifications.
• Career Accelerator Program Mentorship and career-readiness program for underrepresented young adults ages 18-29, including a 2-week employment bootcamp, hiring fairs, and 1-year mentorship follow-up.
• Level Up Program Young men's leadership program focused on building confidence, communication skills, and self-trust through team-based challenges and mentorship.
• Dymond Girls Program Young women's leadership program exploring passions and values through guided discussions and team-building activities that promote confidence and self-respect.
• Get Yo' Life Program Career and life skills development program empowering youth with practical skills for workforce success.
• Get Fit Program Fitness-focused youth program combining physical activities with leadership development.
• Virtual Programs Online youth leadership programming delivered remotely, including virtual summer camp offered during the pandemic.
• This Is Us Program Community service and leadership program where high school students complete volunteer hours while developing empathy and purpose through engagement with shelters, food banks, and city events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students in leadership programs show 11% improvement in academic performance (CASEL study)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tim Hortons (Sharolta Sandoval)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign partner. Franchise Owner Sharolta Sandoval collaboration brought community together. Smile Cookie proceeds from Brampton locations supported youth leadership programming. Youth mural painted at Queen & Goreway Tim Hortons location.
• Project 11coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in Lead Well Youth Summit in Winnipeg, an event focusing on youth mental health and resilient leadership. Combined resources and shared vision to create impactful experience for Winnipeg youth.
• Go Easy FinancialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Corporate partner featured in youth programming. Partnership part of Support Black Charities initiative supporting youth leadership development.
• Winnipeg JetsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Participated in Lead Well Youth Summit panel discussion providing inspirational content for Winnipeg youth.
• ArdeneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership to offer youth career employment course and job opportunities in retail sector through Get Yo' Life program.
• Kinsmen Club of WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Primary partner for Manitoba expansion in 2021. Kinsmen Club of Winnipeg helped bring One Voice One Team youth leadership programming to Winnipeg School Division. 16 Winnipeg youth were hired to facilitate the first S.W.O.L.E. camp in Manitoba.
• KPMGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Strategic partnership for nonprofit leadership and consulting support.
• Seneca CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership with Seneca College's Non-profit Leadership Program for organizational development.
• Pan Am GamesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership with Pan Am Games, Toronto Argonauts, and David Suzuki Secondary School to deliver youth programming impacting over 30,000 youth.
• Souls of The FeetminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership to send five youth to serve in Copan Ruis, Honduras community service program.
• Sheridan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnered with Sheridan College Child and Youth Worker program to facilitate students completing their program and gaining work experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kids Help Phone: Canada's national youth mental-health support service, also addressing suicidality and youth safety — listed as the same headline social challenges OVOT cites. Comparable on youth mental-health mission overlap, broad Canada-wide reach, and registered-charity donation model.
• Right To Play Canada: International nonprofit using sport and play to educate and empower youth, with significant Canadian operations. Highly comparable on athlete-led leadership programming, school partnerships, summer-camp model, and youth-leadership training framework.
• Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities: Charity focused on removing financial barriers to sport and recreation for Canadian youth. Comparable on youth-sport programming, summer-camp support, school and community delivery channels, and corporate-sponsor-driven funding model.
• Pathways to Education Canada: National nonprofit supporting youth from low-income communities to graduate high school and transition to post-secondary. Comparable on school-embedded delivery model, focus on underrepresented youth outcomes, and reliance on government and philanthropic funding.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: National youth-mentoring nonprofit operating school-based and community mentoring programs across Canada. Strongly comparable on mission (mentorship, youth development), school-channel distribution, donation/grant revenue model, and registered charitable status.
• Frontier College: Canadian youth-literacy and education nonprofit running school- and community-based programs. Comparable as a youth-education nonprofit with school partnerships, volunteer/staff facilitator model, and charitable funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Club of Canada: National federation of youth clubs providing after-school and summer programming across Canada with established school and community partnerships. Directly comparable nonprofit youth-development operator with broader geographic reach and similar funder mix of governments, United Way, and corporate sponsors.
• YMCA Canada: Federated youth-serving organization running summer camps, after-school programs, employment services, and leadership development across Canada. Comparable on broad youth programming mix, but at materially larger scale and with broader service breadth than OVOT.

Emerging players

• Pinball Clemons Foundation: Canadian charitable foundation focused on youth through education and leadership, already an active co-grantee and partner of OVOT on the Ontario government violence-prevention program. Comparable as a sport-figure-led youth charity with similar program categories (employment, leadership).

Others

• United Way Canada: National federation of local United Ways that fund and partner with youth-development nonprofits (and awarded OVOT's program manager in 2018). Adjacent as a strategic funding partner and network connector rather than direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/1voice1team
• LinkedInca.linkedin.com/company/one-voice-one-team
• Instagraminstagram.com/onevoiceoneteam

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Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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