Charity Oshawa, ON
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 888546470RR0001 |
Type: | Public Foundation |
Category: | Advancement of Education |
Subcategory: | Foundations Advancing Education |
Mission Statement:
The Canadian Lacrosse Foundation (CLF) aims to advance the public understanding of lacrosse's role in Canada's history and cultural development. It educates lacrosse coaches and officials on the rules of the game and player development. The CLF also supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and troubled youth through lacrosse programs. It receives and maintains funds to support qualified donees under the Income Tax Act (Canada).
Geographic Focus:
The CLF operates across Canada, celebrating and preserving lacrosse's history through grants to lacrosse Halls of Fame. It holds events like the 150th Anniversary of Lacrosse Celebration in Montreal, Quebec, showcasing the sport's national significance. The organization's activities are not limited to any specific region but are national in scope, promoting lacrosse as Canada's national summer sport.
Program Highlights:
The CLF supports various initiatives, including distributing books on lacrosse history to libraries across Canada and funding programs to celebrate and develop Indigenous traditions in the sport. It also offers limited edition lacrosse-themed prints and posters for sale, with proceeds supporting the legacy fund and the Jim Bishop Trust Fund. The organization conducts interviews with legends in the sport, sharing their biographies and stories to preserve lacrosse's heritage. These activities contribute to the growth and preservation of lacrosse in Canada.
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