Believe to Achieve Organization

What Believe to Achieve Organization does

Believe to Achieve Organization (BTA) is a registered Canadian charity (CRA BN: 815324470RR0001) operating in North York, Ontario, that delivers free after-school and youth development programs to children and youth aged 6 to late teens from high-risk neighbourhoods, principally the Chalkfarm community at Jane Street and Wilson Avenue. Founded in 2011 by retired Canadian champion boxer Chuck "Spider" Jones, BTA operates the Spider's Web Youth Empowerment Centre at 160 Chalkfarm Drive, Unit 101, providing food programs, study groups, homework help, computer access, mentorship, and physical activities, alongside a March Break Program and a Youth Soccer Program that competes in La Liga League.

The organization has five employees and a broader governance structure comprising a Chair (Katherine Young), a Treasurer (Jean Rye), a Secretary (Mitchell Blass), and additional board members. Operational leadership includes Program Director Kwame Agyemang (who also serves as head coach of the soccer program), Program Manager Daisy Melendez, and Administrative Director Jackie Jones. The youth coordinator, Godwin Larbi, is a Chalkfarm resident and alumnus of the program, exemplifying BTA's practice of hiring staff from within the community it serves.

BTA's business model is donation-based: as a registered charity, it relies on individual donations, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants, with revenue collected via CanadaHelps (credit card), Interac e-Transfers, and cheques. Programs are delivered at no cost to participants. The organization supplements core programs with paid fundraising events including the annual "Night at the Laundromat" gala and "The 80s Gala," drawing celebrities such as Juno award winner Sean Jones and Gowan to build brand visibility and donor pipeline. Strategic partners include the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Jumpstart, Black Creek Community Health Centre, Greenwin Corp., UNAC/GREEN CORPs, and several private foundations. Annual reach is stated at over 600 children and youth accessing life-changing after-school programs.

Name

Believe to Achieve Organization

Legal name

Believe To Achieve

Website

https://believetoachieve.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Believe to Achieve Organization is a registered Canadian charity operating the Spider's Web Youth Empowerment Centre in North York, providing free after-school, March Break, and soccer programs to children and youth in high-risk neighbourhoods, funded by donations and fundraising galas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs) (HSAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school mentorship
• Community youth services
• Youth empowerment centre
• Nonprofit youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North York

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization operates as a registered charity and non-profit, relying on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations. They accept credit card donations through CanadaHelps, e-Transfers, and cheques.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Believe to Achieve is a registered non-profit charity that provides free after-school youth development and mentorship programs for children and youth aged 6 to late teens. Programs are delivered through the Spider's Web Youth Empowerment Centre in North York, offering homework help, food programs, computer access, mentorship, sports, and life skills training to youth in high-risk neighbourhoods.

Product overview

Believe to Achieve (BTA) is a registered non-profit organization offering youth empowerment and personal development programs. The organization operates primarily through its core programs including an After-school Program serving as a drop-in center at Jane and Wilson, the Spider's Web Youth Empowerment Centre at Chalkfarm Drive, a March Break Program, and a Soccer Program. BTA provides free programming in three key areas: education (tangible support, mentoring, employment training, job search assistance, academic/athletic scholarship support), empowerment (life skills development, positive relationship building), and impact (intentional programming for self-actualization and heightened self-esteem). Programs are offered free of charge to children and youth facing elevated risk factors in their communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-school Program After-school drop-in centre providing homework help, computer access, food programs, mentorship, and youth development activities for children and youth aged 6 to late teens in high-risk neighbourhoods of North York.
• March Break Program Structured program during school March Break providing youth with learning opportunities, socialization, personal growth, and mentorship support, including life skills tools to disarm and manage violence.
• Soccer Program Youth soccer team program for males aged 16-19, including coaching, participation in La Liga League, and development of teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Spider's Web Youth Empowerment Centre Core after-school youth empowerment centre at 160 Chalkfarm Drive, North York, offering programs for youth aged 6 to late teens, providing homework help, healthy snacks, physical activities, field trips, computer access, and mentorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 children and youth have affordable access to life-changing after-school programs annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNAC/GREEN CORPscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership enabling employment of youth from the Youth Program to work during summer camp, providing job opportunities and work experience for program participants.
• Black Creek Community Health CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity health partner collaborating on youth wellness and health-related programming initiatives.
• JumpstartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJumpstart is a national charitable organization that helps kids overcome financial and accessibility barriers to sport and recreation. BTA partners to provide sports programming.
• Toronto District School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver educational programs and school-based youth initiatives, including Black History Month presentations.
• Toronto Catholic District School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver educational programs and youth initiatives in Catholic schools.
• Greenwin Corp.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty management company providing volunteer support and community development through Greenwin Cares initiative. Lily Wong, BTA board member, is Director of Greenwin Cares.
• Toronto Police ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement partnership supporting community safety and youth engagement initiatives.
• Legacy Supply ChainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply chain partner supporting BTA operations and logistics.
• TPS Chief's Golf TournamentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerToronto Police Service Chief's Golf Tournament partnership for community engagement and fundraising.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Toronto District School Board - Model Schools for Inner Cities: TDSB initiative providing enhanced supports (after-school programs, nutrition, mentorship) at inner-city schools. Already a BTA partner; comparable in serving the same Chalkfarm-area schools and student demographic.

Direct peers

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada: National youth mentoring non-profit pairing adult mentors with at-risk children and youth. Comparable in mentorship-driven model and focus on positive youth development outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• Pathways to Education Canada: Non-profit addressing barriers to post-secondary education for youth in low-income communities, with programming in academic support, mentoring, and financial incentives. Comparable in academic support and life-skills focus for at-risk urban youth.
• Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth: Toronto-based charity providing shelter, housing, and training programs for homeless and at-risk youth. Notably, BTA board member Lily Wong is a member of Eva's Initiatives, indicating direct programmatic adjacency.
• Frontier College: National literacy non-profit providing homework help, tutoring, and after-school programming for children and youth in underserved communities. Directly comparable to BTA's homework help and educational support offerings.
• Boys & Girls Club of Canada: National non-profit providing after-school programs, mentorship, sports, and youth development for children and youth in at-risk communities across Canada. Directly comparable to BTA's Spider's Web model in mission, programming, and target demographic.
• YMCAs of Greater Toronto: Operates after-school drop-in programs, youth leadership development, sports, and newcomer integration services across the GTA. Comparable to BTA in serving high-priority Toronto neighbourhoods with free or subsidized youth programming.
• St. Stephen's Community House: Toronto community centre offering after-school programs, youth services, newcomer support, and community development in priority neighbourhoods. Comparable in multi-program community centre model serving at-risk Toronto youth.

Broad incumbents

• WoodGreen Community Services: Large Toronto non-profit offering youth programs, employment services, newcomer supports, and community development across multiple sites. Comparable in youth services and newcomer integration focus, though operates at significantly larger scale.
• Right To Play International: Global non-profit using sport and play for youth development in disadvantaged communities. Broader incumbent in sport-based youth development with a global footprint but overlapping mission with BTA's soccer program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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