Empowering Children Through Education & Care
Discover how our core pillars—Academic Tutoring, School Supplies, Meal Support, and Summer Camps—create tangible change in Toronto neighborhoods.
After-School Academic Tutoring
Our flagship program matches elementary students in Grades 1 through 8 with trained university volunteers and retired educators for weekly 1-on-1 academic assistance.
320 Active Tutors
Trained mentors serving weekly across TDSB partner locations.
Apply to Become a Tutor
850 Backpacks Prepared
Equipped with grade-appropriate notebooks, stationery, calculators, and art supplies.
Sponsor a Backpack ($50)Annual September School Supplies Drive
No child should feel unequipped on their first day of school. Every August, our team packs high-quality backpacks tailored to elementary and middle school curriculums.
- Sturdy ergonomic backpacks for elementary kids.
- Complete stationery packs, binders, and math sets.
- Direct distribution through principal referrals.
Weekend & Holiday Meal Support
School breakfast programs keep children nourished during weekdays, but weekends present severe challenges for food-insecure families.
Clearwater provides discreet weekend food baskets packed with fresh produce, proteins, and healthy snacks to ensure kids return on Monday ready to focus.
4,200 Meal Baskets
Providing healthy food over weekends and long school breaks.
Support Meal Program
Summer Learning Bridge
4 weeks of fun STEM experiments, reading challenges, and outdoor nature exploration in July and August.
Inquire for Summer 2026Summer STEM & Literacy Camps
To prevent summer learning loss, Clearwater hosts free half-day morning camps focusing on hands-on robotics, coding fundamentals, creative writing, and outdoor physical activity.
- Completely free tuition for enrolled GTA partner school families.
- Daily healthy lunches and snacks provided.
- Led by certified educators and STEM university mentors.
How to Enroll Your Child or Partner School
Three easy steps to access Clearwater academic and nutritional support.
Contact School Coordinator
Parents can speak with their child's teacher or principal at any of our 15 partner schools.
Complete Needs Form
A confidential form assesses tutoring subject goals or food kit delivery needs.
Matched With Tutor
Your child is paired with a dedicated volunteer tutor for weekly sessions starting immediately.