Press Release
The Rainy River District School Board and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (“Jumpstart”) are pleased to announce their new partnership, with the RRDSB joining the Fort Frances Jumpstart Chapter as a community partner.
“Jumpstart” is a national charity that helps kids from families in financial need participate in organized sport and physical activity by assisting with the cost of registration, equipment, and/or transportation.
“I’m very excited to have the school board join as a community partner,” said John Malgo, owner of Canadian Tire in Fort Frances.
“They have a direct connection with families and students so they will be able to help ‘Jumpstart’ reach more kids,” he noted.
“We know this partnership will be very valuable for students and families in our board,” said Director of Education Heather Campbell.
“Participation in physical activity is important for a student’s overall success, helping to stimulate their minds and bodies, to build friendships, and to promote healthy living,” she added.
The RRDSB will help to identify children in financial need who want to participate in organized sport and recreational activities.
Children aged four-18 are eligible to apply to receive funding of up to $600 per year for multiple activities (up to $300 per sport).
In 2016, more than $12,000 was disbursed to help 77 children in the Fort Frances Jumpstart Chapter enroll in sport and physical activity.
The top-funded activities include hockey, dance, Girl Guides, soccer, and martial arts.
