Through this initiative, eligible GRFS participants and families will have access to special SportChek VIP discount codes that can help reduce the cost of sporting goods, footwear, clothing, and other eligible products during the promotion period.

For many families, the cost of equipment and appropriate clothing can be an additional barrier to participating in sport and recreation. Opportunities such as the SportChek VIP Promotion complement GRFS’s broader efforts to make community programs more accessible and help families participate with greater confidence.

Supporting Football for Learning Families

As part of this year’s initiative, every family registered in GRFS’s Football for Learning program will receive one SportChek VIP discount code.

Football for Learning combines free weekly football training with education and mentorship opportunities for children and youth. Providing participating families with access to the SportChek VIP Promotion adds another practical layer of support by helping families save on eligible sport, footwear, and everyday active-living needs.

VIP codes will be shared directly with registered families and are subject to the terms and conditions of the SportChek promotion.

Extending the Impact Beyond Our Programs

GRFS sees partnerships and community-support opportunities as an important part of reducing barriers for the people we serve.

The impact of a program is not limited to what happens during a training session, classroom activity, or community event. Helping families access equipment, clothing, learning opportunities, and other resources can make participation more sustainable and inclusive.

The SportChek VIP Promotion is a strong example of how businesses and community organizations can work together to create practical benefits for local families.

Thank You, SportChek

GRFS extends its sincere appreciation to SportChek for continuing to make this opportunity available to our community.

Support like this helps strengthen access to sport and active living while allowing GRFS to provide additional value to children, youth, volunteers, families, and community members connected with our programs.

We are thankful for SportChek’s commitment to supporting communities and for helping us create more accessible opportunities for the families we serve.

Together, community organizations and businesses can help remove barriers, encourage participation, and create healthier, more connected communities.

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Do A Favour empowers youth in Grades 6–12 to identify community needs, design meaningful service projects, and lead positive change. Through teamwork, mentorship, and hands-on experience, participants build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, form new friendships, and create stronger connections across diverse communities.

Youth-Led Ideas with Real Impact

Youth self-registered to form teams of five to eight members with each team consisting of one mentor or advisor thereto guide or support the team. Young people move from identifying a need to planning and delivering a project, documenting its impact, and sharing their story.

• Middle School Division: Grades 6–8
• High School Division: Grades 9–12
• Team size: 5–8 youth
• Support: One mentor or advisor per team

Every participant receives a Certificate of Achievement, verified volunteer hours, and community leadership recognition. Outstanding projects will also be recognized in both age divisions, with awards ranging from $450 to $1000.

The 2026 Do A Favour Journey

• September 8: Registration opens
• September 26: Registration closes and mentor orientation takes place
• October–November: Teams put their community projects into action
• November 22: Final project submissions are due
• November 28: Youth achievements are celebrated at the Community Impact Gala

The new Do A Favour page brings together full program details, participation requirements, frequently asked questions, registration access, and the Team Portal in one place.

Explore the Do A Favour Program Register Your Community Organization

Helping Young People Turn Ideas into Action

Do A Favour is an initiative of Grand River Friendship Society. By giving youth meaningful responsibility, practical guidance, and a platform to share their achievements, the program supports civic engagement and encourages a new generation of community leaders.

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