top of page

Recent News

Search


Got Your Back: Winter Care Totes
On February 22, our Kid2Kid community came together once again for another Got Your Back backpacking event , this time packing winter care totes for children currently staying at the Red Door Family Shelter in Leslieville. A huge thank you to every young volunteer who showed up with energy, kindness, and a willingness to help. Together, the group carefully packed totes filled with thoughtful essentials to support kids and families during the colder months. It was inspiri
beacheskid2kid
Mar 101 min read


Youth Volunteers Pack 90 Backpacks for Red Door Family Shelter
On Wednesday, August 6th, a group of youth volunteers led the effort to pack 90 backpacks with school supplies for children living at the...
beacheskid2kid
Aug 7, 20251 min read


Celebrating the Success of the 2025 Kids' Marketplace!
On May 31st, our community came together for an unforgettable day of creativity, generosity, and youth empowerment at the 2025 Kids'...
beacheskid2kid
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Kid2Kid’s “Got Your Back” Initiative: Empowering Youth to Give Back
Every summer and winter, Kid2Kid proudly hosts our biannual “Got Your Back” initiative — a volunteer-driven effort led by youth ages...
beacheskid2kid
May 1, 20252 min read


70 Totes Packed with Heart!
It was a crisp February afternoon, with frost sparkling on car windshields. Inside the Beaches Recreation Centre, though, warmth buzzed...
beacheskid2kid
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Halloween Inclusivity
We just LOVE inclusivity. We want to give a huge shout out to @treataccessibly for wonderful tips on what to do this Halloween to...
beacheskid2kid
Oct 29, 20241 min read


We did it: Kid's Marketplace 2024 raised $17K
On Saturday June 1, over 100 youth entrepreneurs filled the Beaches Recreation Centre with their creativity and enthusiasm while selling...
beacheskid2kid
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Your Invitation to the Kid's Marketplace!
This is your official invite! Yip...we'd love to see you at our Kid's Marketplace. Over 100 young entrepreneurs have been working hard to...
beacheskid2kid
May 24, 20241 min read


Apply for Kid's Marketplace 2024
Last year Kid's Marketplace was a blast and we raised over $10,000 benefiting the kids at the Red Door Family Shelter in Leslieville. So...
beacheskid2kid
Apr 6, 20242 min read


100 Totes Ready for Delivery! Got Your Back Winter '24 Edition
It was an unusually mild February day. The sun was beaming as folks strolled to the Beaches Recreation Centre wearing their spring coats...
beacheskid2kid
Feb 10, 20241 min read


Got Your Back: Summer '23 Edition
On Wednesday July 19th Kid2Kid hosted our summer edition of "Got Your Back"; which is a youth volunteer event where backpacks are...
beacheskid2kid
Jul 27, 20231 min read


Marketplace Scoop
On Saturday June 3, the beach community came out to the Beaches Recreation Centre to support over 35 young entrepreneurs in their...
beacheskid2kid
Jun 10, 20232 min read


Kid's Marketplace Invitation
This is your official invite! Yip...we'd love to see you at our Kid's Marketplace. Our young entrepreneurs have been working hard to...
beacheskid2kid
May 26, 20231 min read


Applying for the Kid's Marketplace
On Saturday June 3rd, Kid2Kid will be hosting our very first Kid's Marketplace at the Beaches Recreation Centre. The purpose of this...
beacheskid2kid
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Wild Winter Day
Today, some kind-hearted volunteers gathered together at the Beaches Recreation Centre to pack winter totes destined to the kids residing...
beacheskid2kid
Feb 4, 20231 min read


We are official (and thrilled)!
Kid2Kid has come a long way since our launch in September 2019. We are proud to announce that we are officially a registered charity!...
beacheskid2kid
Dec 30, 20221 min read


"Got Your Back" Summer 2022 Initiative
On Monday July 18th a bunch of enthusiastic volunteers gathered outdoors to volunteer in our annual "Got Your Back" - back to school...
beacheskid2kid
May 16, 20222 min read


Kid's Marketplace Fundraiser
We are thrilled to share with you all what we have been working on... drumroll please: A Kid's Marketplace Fundraiser! What does this...
beacheskid2kid
May 16, 20221 min read


Got Your Back: Winter Edition 2022
This February we will be distributing totes to kids at Red Door Family Shelter and Secord Community Centre. These winter totes include...
beacheskid2kid
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Almost Doubled the Backpack Count!
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2021 We are so proud to have been able to continue our "Got Your Back" initiative despite COVID-19 restrictions. This...
beacheskid2kid
Aug 25, 20211 min read

Want to Help?
Sponsor a backpack or tote for $15-25, and we'll pack it on your behalf. Alternatively, you can request to join our packing team and lend a hand in the process!
Charitable Registration: 717208805 RR0001
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Join our email list and stay informed about upcoming events.
bottom of page