Our Story

  1. Project Inception
    December 2010

    Valley Park Go Green Cricket Field schoolyard revitalization project envisioned by a grassroots coalition of teachers, parents, students, and community leaders.

  2. OTF Matching Capital Grant
    August 2011

    Secured a $500,000 matching capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the Go Green Cricket & Sports Field (GGCSF) schoolyard revitalization project.

  3. Official Incorporation
    August 2012

    Officially incorporated the Valley Park Community Association (VPCA) to drive capital fundraising and organizational capacity building.

  4. Phase 1 Launch
    June 2015

    Celebrated the Phase 1 grand opening of the GGCSF facility with partners, donors and community members.

  5. Phase 2 Launch With Sports Lighting
    June 2017

    Celebrated the Phase 2 grand opening of the GGCSF facility with partners, donors and community members. This phase added outdoor sports lighting to enable evening field use.

  6. Organizational Rebranding
    February 2018

    Rebranded from VPCA to Go Green Youth Centre to align organizational identity with an expanding mission of youth-led programming.

  7. TDSB Tutoring & Mentorship Program Partnership
    March 2023

    Chosen by the TDSB Caring and Safe Schools Department to deliver a post-pandemic student-led tutoring and mentorship program for students at Valley Park Middle School and Marc Garneau CI.

  8. Charity Registration & Expansion
    September 2024

    Launched Go For It Youth Organization as a registered charity to expand educational programming and address post-pandemic inequities facing local youth.

  9. New Strategic Direction
    January 2025

    Adopted an upgraded strategic direction centred on sports and education to build life, leadership, and career skills for youth.

  10. OTF Capital Grant
    August 2026

    Secured a $109,800 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a Play Mobile vehicle, delivering flexible programming at offsite locations that reduces barriers to participation.

Our Vision

Our vision is rooted in creating equitable opportunities for education, recreation, and personal growth. By nurturing talent, promoting inclusivity, and building a sense of belonging, we aim to develop leaders who drive positive change in their communities.

Our Mission

To create safe, inclusive spaces and deliver innovative programs that empower youth to thrive by fostering the 6 C’s of Positive Youth Development.