5 Years of Impact
Our
Impact
From a single equipment drive in Ottawa to a national and international force for inclusion. Here is what five years of showing up looks like.
Year by Year
Growth Timeline
202184 kids got the opportunity to play hockey because of community donations and retweets. Founded in Ottawa, the first step toward something much bigger.
2022Assisted 176 young athletes head-to-toe with hockey gear. Donations came in from Ottawa, Toronto, and Michigan. Launched the Goalie Equipment Program and secured first corporate partner.
A challenging but defining year. Lost equipment facility access for nearly two months. Volunteers kept the mission alive. Supported Syrian and Ukrainian refugees, 91 AHA athletes, girls hockey via Grindstone Award Foundation, Sledge Hockey, and Coach Holterman's 2nd Chance program. Gear received from Northern Quebec, Iceland, and Nepal at the Hockey Without Borders 10th anniversary hosted by the Canadiens de Montreal (72 players, 10 goalies outfitted). Key donors: Retire My Number ($3,000) and Stack The Pads Goaltending. Partnerships with Eastern Sledge Hockey Ontario, Pride Hockey, and Hockey Summit at RISE Academy Ottawa.
2024A landmark year. Launched a professional website, donated equipment to 285 players and 85 goalies, and contributed $4,000 to the Assist Fund for registration fees. Coaches connected with local high schools, the Iron MAIDENS WHC, and the African Hockey Association to introduce beginners to the sport. Deepened partnerships with First Assist Charity, Ollson Sports Group, and Hockey Sans Frontieres / Hockey Without Borders, bringing hockey to Indigenous communities across Canada and internationally. TRUE Hockey made a $20,000 equipment donation in support of our head goalie instructor. Financial support received from the Ottawa Bandits, Russell Township Fire Services, Embrun Skate Sharpening, and NAV CANADA. Tenacity Hockey welcomed us to Summerside, PEI, helping expand our message to new players. Special recognition to the Ottawa Bandits, Etobicoke Dolphins, Nepean Minor Hockey Association, Eastern Ontario Cobras, Casselman-Embrun IceDogs, Embrun Minor Hockey Association, and U15 A1 Cumberland Minor Hockey Association for their exceptional gear collection efforts.
2025Our biggest year yet. 465 players supported across multiple hockey communities, expanding access, inclusion, and opportunity. Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award finalist (NHL and Hyundai). 2nd Chance Program: 72 players, 12 goalies, $88,800 contributed. African Hockey Association grew to 117 players, $117,000 invested. Hockey Eastern Ontario: 75 players, 38 goalies, $128,200. NPHL and Quebec Partners: 67 players, 4 goalies, $72,600. Ringette Ontario: 11 players, 4 goalies, $16,600. Ball Hockey and Community Leagues: 35 players, 9 goalies, $20,000. Local High School Partnerships: $54,600 total support delivered. 100% volunteer-run organization.
The story is still being written. Amazon grant received. New partnerships forming. More athletes to reach.
Recognition
Awards & Recognition
Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusion in hockey.
Watch the SpotlightCommunity Partner
Official community partner of the National Hockey League Players' Association.
$25,000 Community Grant
Awarded as part of the Amazon Community Impact Grant supporting access to sport.
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Help Us Write
the Next Chapter
Every donation, every piece of equipment, every volunteer hour adds to this story.