Kids Up Front Foundation (Vancouver)
Kids Up Front is a non-profit charitable organization that provides access to arts, culture, sports and recreation for kids who otherwise would not have the opportunity.
We currently partner with 109 child-serving, registered agencies across Greater Vancouver to make sure a ticket never goes to waste and that it gets into the hands of those who could use it the most — children and youth facing multi-barriers. In Vancouver, since we opened our doors in June 2004, we have distributed more than 210,000 experiences at a total value that surpasses $6 million dollars.
While our primary focus is to provide kids with access to entertainment and educational opportunities, our intent is to have a deeper level impact. Experiences that once were considered unattainable, suddenly offer positive social interaction and an opportunity to break down barriers. The agencies we partner with provide the basic essentials of life — typically identified as minimum levels of food, clothing and shelter, but in addition, we provide the often neglected nourishment of the spirit, another crucial element for healthy development.
