Our Journey & Trusted Leadership
Founded by elementary teachers, Clearwater Children's Foundation is built on years of hands-on classroom advocacy.
Our History
Clearwater Children\'s Foundation was founded in 2017 by a group of Toronto school teachers who saw firsthand how lack of school resources and proper nutrition directly affected their students\' ability to learn and thrive. What started as an informal backpack and supply drive in a local church basement has grown over eight years into a registered, volunteer-led charity supporting over 1,200 children annually across 15 schools in Toronto.
Board of Directors
Dr. Amara Johnson
Board Chair, Education Consultant
Active Board Member since foundation
Michael Tran
Treasurer, CPA
Active Board Member since foundation
Priya Sharma
Secretary, Community Outreach Director
Active Board Member since foundation
David Okonkwo
Director, Former Educator
Active Board Member since foundation
Foundation Staff
Jennifer Lee
Executive Director
Carlos Mendes
Program Coordinator