Skate to Great wants to ensure every kid in Canada has the opportunity to skate.A 2011 report on poverty in Canada stated 639,000 children in Canada still live in poverty.

More than 323,000 children also belong to families that rely on food banks Founded in March 2012, Skate To Great was created with a mission to provide every child the opportunity to skate, regardless of their circumstances, regardless of their circumstances, the opportunity to skate.

In May 2013, Skate To Great received charitable status. The organization supports schools, programs and charities in Canada, which enable deserving kids and at-risk youth the opportunity to skate. Skate To Great's main initiative is to collect new and used hockey and figure skates (along with equipment such as pads, sticks and helmets) for organizations that need them. Recipients can then participate in programs that provide skating opportunities in a supportive environment.

Skate To Great is run by volunteers who attend meetings and use our online portal to collaborate. We're always seeking new volunteers who can bring whatever it is that they do best to the organization. We require support with everything, from answering general questions to website and brochure design, working with the charities and programs we support, volunteer coordination, skate sorting and even basic bookkeeping and general administration.