The mission of the Foundation is to provide funding for youth education and development, driven through supporting grassroots programs in underserved and low income communities in the GTA and across Canada. Read More
Banking on Knowledge grants support teachers by funding ways to make learning about finances fun and relevant for students.
Through in class lessons and outside activities, it is hoped that students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to help them make important financial decisions throughout their lives. The grant is available to any grade seven to twelve teacher with a great idea. The proposals must address one or more of the following areas of financial literacy: savings; credit; financial products; personal finances.
Please see the application for more details.
Related Links:
- 2011 Grant Application
- Examples of how schools used their grants (Power Point Presentation)
- Grant Evaluation Form
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Sample Grant Evaluation Form - Historical Grant Recipients
- Experiential Learning Opportunities Ideas
- Application Guidelines
- Links to Financial Literacy resources
- Educator Award
- About Hadden Family Foundation
- Edward Glenn Hadden Bio
Banking on Knowledge grants support teachers by funding ways to make learning about finances fun and relevant for students, and assist them in taking important financial decisions throughout their lives. Read More
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News17 Oct17 OctOn October 6th and 8th TDSB students took over the subway to raise funds to feed children.News05 OctAs the Feeding Toronto's Hungry Students Week progresses, news about students getting out in their communities and helping raise awareness for child hunger hits the media.News04 OctStudents gain life skills and confidence as part of middle-school program organized by the Toronto Foundation for Student Success and funded through the Toronto Community Foundation.News26 SeptHoops4Hope charity game Thursday, Sept. 22. welcomed Former Toronto Raptor Jerome "JYD" Williams to the North York high school to play alongside TDSB education director Chris Spence. The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) All-Stars staff basketball game was played to help raise funds for Blessings in a Backpack, a program that feeds elementary students who may not have enough to eat on weekends.News20 SeptRead more about how the project, entering its second year, is breaking down barriers to equal access to primary care.News17 SeptOn Saturday, September 17th the Jays Care Foundation hosted a group of beyond 3:30 participants and their parents to a spectacular afternoon at the Rogers Centre, in the Jays Care Community Clubhouse.News27 JulyThe tremendous community spirit of Best Buy employees was on display July 27 as they participated in a charity 3-pitch tournament on behalf of the TFSS to support student nutrition programs.News27 MayOn May 5, students of Ms Persaud’s business class at York Mills CI organized Viva York Mills! a Las Vegas-themed event to benefit the Hope in Action Emergency Fund.News31 MarThe Toronto District School Board's second pediatric clinic opened March 31 at George Webster Elementary School. The Paul D. Steinhauer Clinic will provide primary health care to about 800 children. George Webster is one of the schools in the TDSB Model Schools for Inner Cities Program, which aims to make the school the heart of the community and provide children with the resources they need to succeed. It is a partner in the clinic, as is the Toronto Foundation for Student Success.News10 MarCBC Toronto Vision Award for Immigrant Inclusion. Recipient: Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS).News9 MarTFSS wins 2010 CBC Toronto Vision Award for Immigrant Inclusion!
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council congratulates one of this year's leaders and innovators, Toronto Foundation for Student Success, for winning CBC Toronto Vision Award for Immigrant Inclusion.News9 MarToronto Foundation for Student Success wins the IS (Immigrant Success) Award. Click here to read more.News2 DecYork Mills CI’s students hosted a fundraising event called Café for A Cause, raising $3,000 to the Hope In Action Emergency Fund!News -
17 DecThe $12,000 raised is going to the TFSS in support of the Hope in Action Emergency Fund.News
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The Fraser Mustard Awards is a biennial event that honours and recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of individuals who work with, and on behalf of, local children.Awards
TTC Take Over, Feeding Toronto Hungry Student Week | Watch Video
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