Nurturing Youth Excellence (NYE)
Empowering youth through basketball. Creating access, building confidence, and shaping leaders.
What We Do
We serve boys and girls in the underserved Jane and Finch community and provide completely free, accessible programming. Through basketball, mentorship, leadership and educational support, we help nurture all aspects of kids' development, 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, literacy support, academic mentorship, and career exploration that strengthen school success and introduce youth to post-secondary pathways
Education & Career Pathways
Funding & Partners
We would also like to thank Delta Family Resource Centre for their continued support and partnership in helping us serve youth 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 Grant
2025
2026
NYE has received over $20K in grant funding to keep our programs free and accessible for girls in the Jane & Finch community
NYE in the News
From local media to federal announcements, we are grateful to be recognized for breaking down barriers and creating new opportunities for girls
CP24 Community Champion
MEDIA COVERAGE
We are grateful to be selected as one of nine organizations across the GTA for this recognition. Watch our feature airing on CP24!
Federal Funding Announcement
Coaches Association of Ontario
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
RECOGNITION
Proud to host a federal funding announcement with Secretary of State (Sport) Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health Maggie Chi, MP Judy Sgro, and ParticipACTION, highlighting investments in accessible community sport.
Honoured to be supported by the Coaches Association of Ontario and Hydro One through the Community Coaching Grant. NYE received support to expand accessible basketball programming and coach development.
“We are working to level the playing field, break down those barriers, and make it easier for Canadians of all ages to move more, feel better and live healthier lives.”
-The Honourable Adam van Koeverden
Secretary of State (Sport)
Watch on Instagram
Adam Van Koeverden and Maggi Chi speak with NYE!
