TheCanadian Tire Jumpstart program focuses on helping individual children become involved in organized sports and recreational activities to help them develop a healthier lifestyle in their younger years.

Who do we fund?

Canadian Tire Jumpstart is a charitable program that helps kids in financial need aged 4 to 18 participate in organized sport and recreation activities.

KidSport™ is a national children's charitable program that helps kids overcome the financial barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport.

KidSport™ Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/year/child for sport registration and/or equipment.

In operation since 1994, KidSport™ Nova Scotia has assisted over 9850 children totalling over $1.69 Million.

In 2008 KidSport™ Nova Scotia allocated over $414,000 to more than 1645 children from Sydney to Yarmouth.