Do you know kids looking to play ball in their community this season?  The Jays Care First Pitch Fund in Partnership with Their Opportunity is now open!

 Calling All Leagues!

Jays Care Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Jays Care First Pitch Fund in Partnership with Their Opportunity – a new pilot financial assistance program designed to help kids across Canada access organized baseball and softball in their community!  We are pleased to share this opportunity with you in hopes that it can serve as added support for your league and all participating families.

Please see below for further program information, links to the First Pitch Fund application portal, and details for how your league can get involved.

  • What is the Jays Care First Pitch Fund?  A national initiative that helps reduce the cost of participation in organized baseball and softball.  Eligible families can receive up to $350 per child to cover or offset their registration fees.
  • Who’s it for? The fund is open to kids across Canada age 18 or younger seeking to register for organized baseball and prioritizes support for those experiencing financial barriers.
  • How it works?  Families can apply directly to the fund using a dedicated application portal managed by Their Opportunity: a national children’s charity delivering grassroots sports subsidies since 2009.  Their Opportunity uses the Low-Income Measure as a guide to assess financial eligibility and will also consider additional socio-economic barriers that affect a child’s ability to access organized baseball or softball.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

  • Learn more:  Please visit Jays Care First Pitch Fund webpage for full program information, including application instructions and eligibility criteria.
  • Refer kids to the program: if you know kids in your community or league that may benefit from the opportunity, please direct them to First Pitch Fund webpage and application portal.
  • Create a Meeting with us & Register your league information with Their Opportunity. REPLY to Create a meeting with our team and register your league information with Their Opportunity by visiting this link.

    While optional, registering your league helps ensure quick and effective communication and facilitates prompt distribution of funds between Their Opportunity and your league.

Questions and Support

If you have any questions about the Jays Care First Pitch Fund in Partnership with Their Opportunity or would like to support submitting an application, please visit the program webpage and contact the fund administrator, Their Opportunity, at
firstpitchfund@theiropportunity.com.

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