Lay-Up Youth Basketball

Lay-Up Youth Basketball uses basketball as a vehicle to support young people in Toronto who face barriers to opportunity. The organization provides access to the sport through free or low-cost programs, coaching, and mentorship while addressing broader needs like academic support, life skills training, and mental health resources. By meeting youth where they are, Lay-Up creates safe spaces where participants can build confidence, develop leadership abilities, and form meaningful connections with peers and adults. The program focuses on underserved communities in the GTA, recognizing that structured activity and positive role models can have lasting effects on young people's trajectories and sense of belonging.