Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
Free to Grow Program
- Description
The Free to Grow Program nurtures the physical, social, emotional, and mental well-being of children and youth by funding recreational and life-skill programming, so all children and youth have access to the same opportunities. The Free to Grow program encourages a healthy lifestyle and provides a safe space for skill and social development, friendships, and community engagement.
Recreation and life skill-based programs include sports, arts, camps, driver's education training, leadership development, and more!
Mental health counselling is also available for children and youth referred from partnering mental health agencies.
- Comments
- Families can also visit one of our Application Hubs to apply for Free to Grow recreation and life-skills funding. Contact or visit our website for details.
- Eligibility
- Families with incomes below the low-income cut-off (Stats Canada LICO) are eligible for funding. LICO is based on a sliding scale dependent on the size of the family. Proof of income and family size is required. Ages: Children and youth 0-18 years. Location: Living in Guelph or Wellington County, Ontario.
- Application Process
- Visit website to apply for funding or life-skills funding for children or youth at www.childrensfoundation.org/what-we-do/free-to-grow Call or email for more information or if you need help applying. Phone: 519-826-9551 x 123 Email: [email protected]
- Documents Required
- Completed application and proof of financial eligibility required, visit website for details.
- Office
- 519-826-9551 ext 123 - Free to Grow program team
- Web Site
- https://www.childrensfoundation.org/what-we-do/free-to-grow
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 5068 Whitelaw Rd
Unit 2
Guelph, ON, N1H 6J3
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Maria Fitzpatrick, Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-826-9551 ext 123 - Director of Programs
- Megan Harron
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-826-9551 ext 129 - Fees
- None.
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- September 17, 2025
- Last Verified On
- September 16, 2025
- Address
- 5068 Whitelaw Rd, Unit 2
Guelph, ON, N1H 6J3
Cross street: Whitelaw Rd and Wellington Rd 124
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- Fully Accessible. < br/> Program locations vary, contact for details.
- Hours of Operation
- Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Program hours vary, contact for details. Individual appointments are available, contact or visit the website for details.Mon9:00 am to 5:00 pmTue9:00 am to 5:00 pmWed9:00 am to 5:00 pmThu9:00 am to 5:00 pmFri9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Guelph
- Wellington County
