Wikipedia Draft:11661183 CANADA ASSOCIATION



The 11661183 CANADA ASSOCIATION, the brand was trademarked in November 2013 as Varna Drive, by founder Dane Smith. The Canadian non for profit dedicated to positively impact live of those living in under served communities in Toronto. and the funding of programs come from donations and funders.

In April 2021, the organization re-branded as The-Association and introduced another logo for the website official launch; the new branding is meant to signify a more "personal" approach to its marketing, with a wider targeting of younger demographics in all of Ontario.

Programs
The Association has a number of Annual Programs.

The IAM Basketball Academy
The IAM Basketball Academy in Toronto is designed to be intense and challenge participants to develop in all aspects of the sport of basketball as well as to develop each individual’s personal capacity to be a positive member of society. Basketball is only one aspect of a player’s life and all our players are encouraged to put in an equal effort in all areas to achieve ultimate success now and in the future. We are heavily involved in our player's lives and want them to succeed in whatever path they choose.

The Community Centre Fitness Class
Fitness Class, also commonly known as a “conditioning” class, focuses on movements that improve overall performance: from speed to endurance, agility and balance, these classes offer a comprehensive suite of exercises designed to compliment other workout routines and lifestyles. This is a great option for anyone looking for a well-rounded class that provides a decent challenge, and is also ideal for athletes, trainers or people who have a foundation of fitness they want to be able to build on to provide the best version of themselves in their practices.

The Varna Media Arts Program
The purpose of Varna Media Arts program is to provide disadvantaged teens with a hands on environment covering a number of departments involved in making a short film and exposing them to basic components of film making and video editing. Our goal is to foster the youth’s creative needs and provide them with the skill and knowledge to continue to express themselves after the project. The project will cover the basis of using Cameras, proper lighting, sound and digital editing. The duration of the project will be 6 weeks with the end result of a community film screening of the students work at the Lawrence Heights community centre as way of giving back to the whole community.

- This program has a film on Amazon prime called: "A Toronto Short Film Called Jungle"

The Online Basketball Course
The online basketball class provides you with the tools & resources necessary to achieve mastery in the sport of basketball. I will be utilizing the power of my professional and University playing experiences to teach the game. Whether you aim to become an NBA star or an NCAA university athlete or a self-sufficient hooper, or you’re just chasing a passionate form within. This is platform serves as an educational foundation to get you there. We show you everything you need to have an understanding of in order to become a successful player, from learning the basic fundamentals to advanced areas of the game.

Events
The Association has a number of Annual Events.

Winter Break Basketball Camp
UP is a basketball activation to showcase the strength and impact community programming has on youth when youth have complete access to participation. Access to basketball shoes and equipment, access to high level caring coaches, and access to local programming leading into building a stronger community and participation character.

Puma Hoops is powering The Kickback through a basketball tournament and clinics leading up to the tournament because they believe in our ability to show kids that their skills outside of basketball can be used to make their communities better.

Annual Project Varna Free Haircut
The idea is to help YOUTH with their self-esteem,” said Dane Smith, Pro Basketball player and social entrepreneur whom founded Project Varna.“With the holidays right around the corner, the idea is that if you look good, you’ll feel better about yourself, and you’ll do better in school.”

It will be the 1st Annual Project Varna Free haircut day hosted by Shawn and their pro barbers. The team is looking to host 10-15 people for the event, also all participants will have to register online. The event will look to have walk-ins.

Annual Celebrity Basketball Game
In 2013 & 2017 the organization went to Halifax, Nova Scotia, with The Support of Toronto Raptor, forward James Johnson to Participate in the first annual Bench Bullying long weekend Events. Round 2 to participate in a weekend long campaign: BenchBullying. This time we brought down members of the Canadian national team and WNBA player Heather Butler for a Celebrity Basketball Game to raise funds for the cause. The brand could impact the community by visiting the school and doing radio interviews for Virgin Radio to bring awareness to kids about bullying and whew should bench it.

Our Donors
We rely on a range of support from individuals, organizations, foundations, and corporations. We honour our donors’ leadership and recognize their contribution to nurturing a love of the association. In 2024 we look to establish a Community Centre in Ontario as our long term goal.

Champions ($10,000-Under)

 * 2020 Toronto Art Reach - Media Program Grant: www.artreach.org/fundedprojects

Supporters ($5,000- Under)​

 * 2021 Black Business Emergency Relief Grant: www.bbpa.org
 * 2016 Toronto Art Reach - Media Program Grant : www.artreach.org/fundedprojects
 * 2019 Toronto Community Housing: www.torontohousing.ca/news
 * 2017 Kickstarter : Private Sponsor:  Media Art Program: www.kickstarter.com/projects

Friends ($1000 - Under )

 * 2019 Toronto Community Housing Grant: www.torontohousing.ca/news

Network (Under to $500)

 * 2020: Kent Recruiter with Integrity : www.kentlegal.com/toronto-legal-recruitment

In-Kind Donors
Thank you to the following organizations who have donated their time, expertise, and services to support the assocation successes.


 * Puma Inc: https://ca.puma.com/en/ca/home/
 * Whals Canada Inc: https://ca.wahl.com
 * The PlayGround Basketball Courts

Official Trustee

 * The Neighbourhood Group : PDF Letter Available Upon Request : https://www.sschto.ca/About-Us/Contact-Us