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Nurturing Youth Excellence (NYE)

Empowering girls through basketball - creating access, building confidence, and shaping leaders.

What We Do

NYE serves girls in the underserved Jane and Finch community through free, accessible programming, nurturing all aspects of their development and growth, by removing barriers and creating opportunities where they’re needed most.

Basketball Training & Mentorship

Skill-building training sessions led by NCCP-certified coaches and mentorship that builds confidence and teamwork!

Leadership & Life Skills

Workshops that grow leadership, goal-setting, resilience, and communication, both on and off the court!

Homework help and literacy support that strengthens reading skills, school success, and self-confidence!

Education & Literacy Support

Funding & Partners

NYE has received over $19K in grant funding to keep our programs free and accessible for girls in the Jane & Finch community

Ontario Coaches Association Community Coaching Grant
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Community Development Grant
Grants Received
City of Toronto Local Leadership Grant 2025
City of Toronto Local Leadership Grant 2026
2026 Civic Spark Microgrant
2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge
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2026