Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 26th, 2009 STL gets $20,000 from Rogers for computers for the Mannings School Project in Jamaica!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 24th, 2009 STL Event 2009 a phenomenal success!
Thank you to all of our donors, recipients, supporters and volunteers who came out and showed their support of our cause.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 8th, 2009 Kevin Weekes shouts out STL on the Fan 590 radio!
Kevin talks about hockey in general and his upcoming charity celebrity golf tournament benefiting STL and the Phoenix Academy in Barbados.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 26th, 2009 Fletcher’s Meadows Cross Trainers (FMCT) Run4hope Race benefits STL!
FMCT’s 5th annual race in Brampton. Proceeds will be used to purchase computers for youth participating in the Big Brothers and Sisters of Peel program.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 7th, 2009 STL Celebrates 5 Years! – Spring 2009 Newsletter
Read about the exciting ways we are using your generous donations to change lives…
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 24th, 2009 Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons shouts out STL on CTV!!!
Mike Pinball Clemons Foundation (MPCF) donates $15,000 to STL for Jane and Finch youth!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, January 15th, 2009 STL celebrates 5 years of inspiring digital dreams!
STL has placed 1465 computers in our first five years of operation. We are proud of our achievements and thank all of our donors, supporters and volunteers.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 15th, 2008
Former STL computer recipient, Saintsierra, was the lucky winner of an STL lanyard and key chain for completing and returning our STL Recipient Survey. Thank you very much for the computer. It has been a great blessing. I do research for school and jobs with it. Keep doing this for other young adults. Thanks
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 15th, 2008
Lara Tavares, STL Founder and CEO, is featured on the What Women Want Blog and on the Women’s Post website.
Lara is profiled on both websites this month.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 15th, 2008
Lara Tavares, STL Founder and CEO, wins AronIMAGE Award (Youth & Community) at 3rd Annual Aroni Awards!
The Awards were created in honour of the late Aron Y. Haile, an accomplished student, entrepreneur, software developer, event planner and theatre enthusiast.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 21st, 2008 Sky’s the Limit delivers computers to Pinecrest, Ottawa
With generous funding from Sapphire Canada, STL delivered computers to grade 9 & 10 students enrolled in the Pathways to Education Program in Pinecrest, Ottawa.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 4th, 2008 STL delivered 4 laptops to Beatz to da Streetz
Beatz to da Streetz is Toronto’s first non-profit arts program that aims to empower homeless and underserved youth ages 16-24 through urban arts.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 30th, 2008 Kevin Weekes features STL on his website
The NHL’s New Jersey Devils goalie Kevin Weekes builds awareness of STL on his kevinweekes1.com website.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 10th, 2008 STL goes National!
STL delivered 9 computers to the Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September, October, 2008 STL Fall 2008 deliveries underway – 220 units to be placed this semestre!
STL’s volunteers are in the process of delivering computers to Pathways to Education (P2E) Regent Park, P2E Rexdale, P2E Lawrence Heights, Horizons for Youth, Native Child and Family Services, STYLE, Youth In Motion, and the Word of Truth Community Skills link employment program.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 11th, 2008 Summer 2008 Newsletter – STL delivers 1000th computer!
There is never a dull day at STL! Get up-to-date with all of our latest events, deliveries and initiatives…
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 25th, 2008 Stepstones Summer 2008 delivery underway!
STL provided computers to girls aged 12-14 who have participated in a two-week camp program.
ComputerWorld Canada – Toronto, June 24th, 2008 IT Heroes: PCs for students in need
In the modern education system, students who do not own their own computer on which to complete their schoolwork are at a considerable disadvantage to their peers.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 20th, 2008 STL provides 80 computers to Shawanaga First Nation community!
STL returned to the Shawanaga First Nation community to deliver 80 refurbished computers to under-resourced youth enrolled in the Kinomaugewgamik Elementary School and to families residing in the community.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 5th, 2008 STL Event 2008 a huge success!
Thank you to everyone who made our 5th annual fundraising event a huge success!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 8th, 2008 Spring 2008 Newsletter – STL event June 4th!
Join us for our 5th annual fundraising event inspiring digital dreams. Proceeds will be used to purchase refurbished computers for under-resourced youth!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 1st, 2008 STL Merchandise now available!
STL is introducing several new products to our line this year. Now available: Hooded Sweatshirts, Tshirts, Tank Tops Lanyards and Keychains!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 5th, 2008 givemeaning.com fundraising drive – 200 computers for youth in Ottawa
STL is raising funds to purchase 197refurbished desktop computers and refurbished laptops for the Pathways to Education – Pinecrest, Ottawa location.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 26th, 2008 Fundraising Workshop – Short-Term Major Gift Fundraising
Lara, Rema, & Daniel learned about raising a lot of funds in a short amount of time from the workshop held by People First Resource Development.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 20th, 2008 The Art of Powerful Conversation
STL participated in a workshop that taught the secrets to creating unforgettable conversation by Stuart Knight.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 5th, 2008 The Sky’s the Limit for the Toronto Marlies
The AHL team will donate a portion of ticket sales from this week’s game to purchase computers for under-resourced kids in the GTA.
The Ottawa Citizen – Ottawa, December 05, 2007 Gifts put newcomers on the web
Youth group, computer firm distribute donated computers to Burmese refugees.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 28th, 2007 ‘Starting Over in Ottawa’
STL lends a helping hand to Ottawa’s new Burmese Refugees.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 8th, 2007
Fall 2007 issue of inspiring digital dreams is now available!
Inside This Issue:
* Sky’s the Limit in Ottawa (page 1)
* GTA expansion underway (page 2)
* Profile on Youth In Motion (page 3)
* STL Recipient profile – Gavin Bennett (page 4)
* STL Volunteer Profile – Lisa McPhee (page 4)
* Biking Blue – IBM Ottawa Lab Century Ride (page 5)
* Ceridian Canada believes in our mission (page 5)
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 12th, 2007 Pathways to Education Rexdale computer distribution underway
The first batch of computers were delivered to grade 9 students currently enrolled in the Pathways to Education Rexdale program.
CBC Ottawa Morning – Ottawa, August 23, 2007 Lara Tavares guest on morning radio show
CBC’s Hallie Cotnam interviews STL Executive Director, Lara Tavares on the topic of STL’s expansion to the Ottawa area.
Biking Blue – Ottawa, August , 2007 Biking Blue – IBM Ottawa Lab Century Ride
Employees from the IBM Ottawa Lab team-up with Biking Blue for a Century (100km) Bike Ride for the Ottawa Chapter of STL.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, Aug 1st, 2007 Caring For Kenya
Lara Tavares (Founder & CEO, STL) participated in Careforce International’s “Caring for Kenya” project at the Mulli Children’s Family Orphanage (MCF) in Ndalani, Kenya.
Kanata Kourier-Standard – Kanata, July 13th, 2007 Free PCs connect kids with future
Former Kanata resident aims computers at kids in need.
The Bulletin – Toronto, July, 2007 Downtown Seen
Sky’s the Limit held its fourth annual fundraising event inspiring digital dreams featuring entertainment and a silent auction.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 5th, 2007 Sky’s the Limit bridges the Digital Divide in Ottawa
Sky’s the Limit announces their expansion to Ottawa. STL will provide refurbished computers to deserving families in the Ottawa area.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 15th, 2007 IceCream Summer Fest concert supports Sky’s the Limit
STL is proud to be selected as the charity of choice for the 2007 IceCream Summer Fest concert taking place at Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto on June 30th, 2007.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 28th, 2007 inspiring digital dreams
Sky’s the Limit presents their 4th annual fundraising event, inspiring digital dreams, Wednesday, June 13 at Revival Bar.
The Bulletin - Toronto, May 3rd, 2007 Downtown Seen
Photographer Anna Keenan featured Lara Tavares (Executive Director, STL) , in her photography show Out of Black at the Gladstone Hotel’s Contact Speakeasy.
FLARE Magazine – April, 2007 Sky High
Letter to the editor thanking FLARE Magazine for their support of STL.
The Bulletin – Toronto, February, 2007 Downtown Seen
Life Without a Computer fundraising event at No Regrets Restaurant and Lounge in Liberty Village, Toronto, draws a crowd.
Toronto Star – Toronto, January 23rd, 2007 Computers 4 U
Group takes used computers and gets ‘em where they’re wanted.
Metronews – Toronto, January 17th, 2007 Volunteering is good for the resume
Volunterring can help people build relationships and discover new skill sets.
FLARE Magazine – January, 2007 FLARE Was There
Lara Tavares (Executive Director, STL) and Ramon Tavares (Ambassador, STL) attend the Night of FLARE celebrating the launch of November’s Canada Style bonus issue featuring Lara.
The Toronto Sun – Toronto, January 16th, 2006 Kids get new hope online
Try to imagine a world without computers or the Internet. Most people can’t.
The Globe and Mail – Toronto, September 24, 2005 Meet the Class of Regent Park ‘05
They never thought they’d make it through high school. Now they’re in university.
STL News & Events
Rogers TV – Brampton, August 9th, 2010
Rogers covers TD bank $12,000 cheque presentation!
Brampton Guardian – Brampton, August 9th, 2010
“Sky’s the Limit” story covering TD Bank $12,000 cheque presentation!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 9th, 2010
5 Youth in Motion’s Opportunity Unlimited graduates get laptops!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 8th, 2010
STL & the George Lunan Foundation donate 5 laptops to Touchstone!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 6th, 2010
TD Bank & FMCT present cheque to STL for $12,708.48!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 22nd, 2010
A busy summer for STL! Check out our Summer 2010 Newsletter!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 19th, 2010
STL donates laptop to Uganda orphanage!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 9th, 2010
Building Digital Skills: Increasing computer access to under-resourced youth in Canada
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 6th, 2010
Meet Addis, the newest member of the STL team!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 22nd, 2010
STL & Kids Helping Kids deliver 15 laptops to PEI!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 7th, 2010
Sky’s the Limit’s 7th annual event hosted by Will Strickland, co-host of The Score’s Court Surfing!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 24th, 2010
Harlequin’s story inspired by STL featured on “Reading at the Beach”!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 17th, 2010
A busy Spring for STL! Check out our Spring 2010 Newsletter!
THE UNIQUE LIFE OF J.S.TRENCH – Toronto, May 9th, 2010
STL featured on THE UNIQUE LIFE OF J.S.TRENCH blog!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 27th, 2010
STL and Ernst & Young deliver 39 laptops to Rexdale, Toronto youth!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 25th, 2010
The Fletcher’s Meadows Cross Trainers (FMCT) and TD Trust’s 6th annual “Run4Hope” raises $12,000 for STL!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 20th, 2010
STL featured on Karmaloop TV! Watch the video now to learn more about our cause.
Harlequin Enterprises Limited – Toronto, April 19th, 2010
Check out STL on the Harlequin blog and add your comments!
Harlequin Enterprises Limited – Toronto, April 15th, 2010
Harlequin and 5 Amazing Women encourage you to roll up your sleeves!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 9th, 2010
Meet Brittiany STL’s 2000th recipient!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 7th, 2010
Daouda Leonard is turning 30 on April 21 and his birthday wish is to raise money for STL!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 5th, 2010
Ontario Trillium Foundation grants STL $113,000 over 3yrs to increase resources!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 24th, 2010
STL supporter Trecia Clark has a special 29th birthday wish…donate $29 to STL!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 22nd, 2010
STL assists in Haiti relief effort!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 22nd, 2010
Harlequin short story inspired by Lara Tavares and STL available now!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 16th, 2010
STL is a proud winner of Endeavour Volunteer Consulting for Non-Profits free consulting services for 2010!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 4th, 2010
Sister 2 Sister 2010 – 2 STL team members donate time to another worthy cause!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 23rd, 2010
STL laptop awarded at Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Aboriginal Job Fair
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, January 16th, 2010
STL & Karmaloop.com donate 10 laptops to under-resourced youths in the GTA!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, January 13th, 2010
A busy winter for Sky’s the Limit! Check out our Fall 2009/Winter 2010 Newsletter!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 13th, 2009
Kevin and Stephanie Weekes donate 5 STL laptops to Barbados youth!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 13th, 2009
Canyon Creek holds event for Toronto youth, STL donates tshirts to participants!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 7th, 2009
STL donated 100 laptops in 09 to youth at the Native Education College!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 2nd, 2009
Every.Gift.Counts. STL offers great gift ideas for your loved ones!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 27th, 2009
Ernst & Young donates 27 laptops to STL!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 26th, 2009
STL laptop – the gift that lets you give twice! Buy for your loved one and change a child’s life!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 25th, 2009
Lara wins 2009 Harlequin “More Than Words” award!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 20th, 2009
STL & the Rotary Club of Toronto provide 40 laptops to Regent Park youth!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 14th, 2009
STL and Mike “Pinball” Clemons donate 60 laptops to Y.A.A.A.C.E participants!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 14th, 2009
STL outfits Belka bus with 10 laptops for youth in Jane-Finch, Toronto, ON
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 13th, 2009
Sapphire Canada Limited 2009 Charity Auction benefits STL!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 26th, 2009
STL wins “Best of Bayview” & “Best of North York” for Community & Public eye for 2009!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 26th, 2009
STL gets $20,000 from Rogers for computers for the Mannings School Project in Jamaica!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 26th, 2009
“Kids Helping Kids” donates $5,000 to STL for laptops for youth in Prince Edward Island in 2010!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 21st, 2009
Telus Canada donates 10 Dell laptops to STL!!!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 21st, 2009
Telus Canada donates $15,000 to STL!!!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 21st, 2009
STL heads West bringing laptop computers to kids in Vancouver!
STL donated the first 50 of 100 computers to youth at the Native Education College.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 9th, 2009
STL delivers 40 laptops to Pathways to Education (Pinecrest) in Ottawa, ON
These laptops will be available to all 109 grade 9s who are participating in the program this year!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 1st, 2009
Computers and Books for Peel Youth!
Double donation ties computers to books. See photos from the delivery!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September 30th, 2009
STL expands its reach bringing laptop computers to kids in Kitchener-Waterloo
The Toronto-based charity is expanding to Kitchener-Waterloo with a delivery of 30 donated laptops!
See photos from the delivery!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September 24th, 2009
STL heads West bringing laptop computers to kids in Vancouver
The Toronto-based charity is expanding to Vancouver with a delivery of 100 donated laptops!See photos from the 1st delivery!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September 20th, 2009
Local Hero!
STL employee, Rema Tavares, featured in the Bayview Post!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September 16th, 2009
STL supporter Kevin Weekes joins Hockey Night in Canada!
Weekes is one of the NHL’s most community-minded and charitable players.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September 1st, 2009
STL gets ready for back to school! – Summer 2009 Newsletter
It was a very busy summer and we can’t wait to share our latest successes with you…
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 24th, 2009
STL’s Montreal expansion brings french laptops to youth in Verdun!
STL donated 22 IBM laptop computers to grade 7 & 8 students participating in the Pathways to Education program in Verdun, Quebec.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 20th, 2009
STL and Kevin Weekes featured on Great Barbados website!
The tourism website features Kevin’s recent Celebrity Charity Golf tournament which benefited STL.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 18th, 2009
Life without a computer, Sky’s the Limit heads East bringing laptop computers to kids in Montreal
The Toronto-based charity is expanding to Montreal with a delivery of 22 donated laptops.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 30th, 2009
Youth in Motion’s Opportunity Unlimited graduates get laptops!
STL congratulates this year’s graduates and awards them with 9 laptops to pursue their academic goals.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 7th, 2009
5th Kevin Weekes Celebrity Charity Golf Classic benefits STL and The Phoenix Academy of Barbados!
This exclusive event was held from July 2nd – 6th, 2009 on the picturesque island of Barbados. Kevin and his wife Stephanie donated funds to STL to purchase 50 computers for under-resourced youth.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 24th, 2009
STL Event 2009 a phenomenal success!
Thank you to all of our donors, recipients, supporters and volunteers who came out and showed their support of our cause.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 23rd, 2009
1470 computers placed to date, STL celebrates 5 years of getting computers to kids
The Toronto-based charity is celebrating its’ success in the GTA as well as expansion to Vancouver and Montreal this year.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 8th, 2009
Kevin Weekes shouts out STL on the Fan 590 radio!
Kevin talks about hockey in general and his upcoming charity celebrity golf tournament benefiting STL and the Phoenix Academy in Barbados.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 27th, 2009
Kevin Weekes Celebrity Charity Golf Classic to benefit STL!
Proceeds from this event will benefit STL and The Phoenix Academy of Barbados!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 26th, 2009
Fletcher’s Meadows Cross Trainers (FMCT) Run4hope Race benefits STL!
FMCT’s 5th annual race in Brampton. Proceeds will be used to purchase computers for youth participating in the Big Brothers and Sisters of Peel program.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 22nd, 2009
Saving the Environment one Computer at a time – STL Celebrates Earth Day!
Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 19th, 2009
STL Celebrates National Volunteer Week!
STL thanks all of our current and past volunteers!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, April 7th, 2009
STL Celebrates 5 Years! – Spring 2009 Newsletter
Read about the exciting ways we are using your generous donations to change lives…
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 26th, 2009
Sky’s the Limit Gives Kids Computers and a Whole Lot of Hope
STL is featured in Pathways to Education’s Spring 2009 newsletter, page 11.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 24th, 2009
Mike ‘Pinball’ Clemons shouts out STL on CTV!!!
Mike Pinball Clemons Foundation (MPCF) donates $15,000 to STL for Jane and Finch youth!
Fletcher’s Meadows Cross Trainers – Brampton, February, 2009
Fletcher’s Meadows Cross Trainers Run4hope Race to benefit STL
Fletcher’s Meadows Cross Trainers (FMCT) have been organizing this important community race since 2005.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, January 15th, 2009
STL celebrates 5 years of inspiring digital dreams!
STL has placed 1465 computers in our first five years of operation. We are proud of our achievements and thank all of our donors, supporters and volunteers.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 15th, 2008
Former STL computer recipient, Saintsierra, was the lucky winner of an STL lanyard and key chain for completing and returning our STL Recipient Survey. Thank you very much for the computer. It has been a great blessing. I do research for school and jobs with it. Keep doing this for other young adults. Thanks
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 15th, 2008
Lara Tavares, STL Founder and CEO, is featured on the What Women Want Blog and on the Women’s Post website.
Lara is profiled on both websites this month.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, December 15th, 2008
Lara Tavares, STL Founder and CEO, wins AronIMAGE Award (Youth & Community) at 3rd Annual Aroni Awards!
The Awards were created in honour of the late Aron Y. Haile, an accomplished student, entrepreneur, software developer, event planner and theatre enthusiast.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 29th, 2008
STL’s last delivery of the year! – First Nations School of Toronto
STL delivered 39 computers to students from grades K-8.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 21st, 2008
Sky’s the Limit delivers computers to Pinecrest, Ottawa
With generous funding from Sapphire Canada, STL delivered computers to grade 9 & 10 students enrolled in the Pathways to Education Program in Pinecrest, Ottawa.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 18th, 2008
Sky’s the Limit back with more computers to Ottawa
STL will deliver 150 computers in west end of Ottawa.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 4th, 2008
STL delivered 4 laptops to Beatz to da Streetz
Beatz to da Streetz is Toronto’s first non-profit arts program that aims to empower homeless and underserved youth ages 16-24 through urban arts.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 30th, 2008
Kevin Weekes features STL on his website
The NHL’s New Jersey Devils goalie Kevin Weekes builds awareness of STL on his kevinweekes1.com website.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 10th, 2008
STL goes National!
STL delivered 9 computers to the Boys & Girls Club of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September, October, 2008
STL Fall 2008 deliveries underway – 220 units to be placed this semestre!
STL’s volunteers are in the process of delivering computers to Pathways to Education (P2E) Regent Park, P2E Rexdale, P2E Lawrence Heights, Horizons for Youth, Native Child and Family Services, STYLE, Youth In Motion, and the Word of Truth Community Skills link employment program.
PEACE Magazine – Toronto, September 5th, 2008
Lara Tavares CEO of Sky’s The Limit Youth Organization provide services and computers to under-resourced youth.
PEACE Magazine profiles STL and STL Founder and CEO, Lara Tavares.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 19th, 2008
FLARE Magazine Volunteer Award issue available now!
STL Founder and CEO, Lara Tavares, is a 2008 FLARE Volunteer Award winner!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, August 11th, 2008
Summer 2008 Newsletter – STL delivers 1000th computer!
There is never a dull day at STL! Get up-to-date with all of our latest events, deliveries and initiatives…
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 25th, 2008
Stepstones Summer 2008 delivery underway!
STL provided computers to girls aged 12-14 who have participated in a two-week camp program.
ComputerWorld Canada – Toronto, June 24th, 2008
IT Heroes: PCs for students in need
In the modern education system, students who do not own their own computer on which to complete their schoolwork are at a considerable disadvantage to their peers.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 20th, 2008
STL provides 80 computers to Shawanaga First Nation community!
STL returned to the Shawanaga First Nation community to deliver 80 refurbished computers to under-resourced youth enrolled in the Kinomaugewgamik Elementary School and to families residing in the community.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 5th, 2008
STL Event 2008 a huge success!
Thank you to everyone who made our 5th annual fundraising event a huge success!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 28th, 2008
Sky’s the Limit brings computers to First Nations youth
STL’s annual event will raise funds to bring computers to First Nations youth.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 22nd, 2008
STL Founder and CEO is a 2008 FLARE Volunteer Award winner!
This prestigious award is presented each year to six outstanding Canadian female volunteers aged 18 and up whose volunteer achievements have made a difference to the lives of the people in their communities. Read Lara’s 2008 Flare Volunteer Awards Acceptance Speech
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 8th, 2008
Spring 2008 Newsletter – STL event June 4th!
Join us for our 5th annual fundraising event inspiring digital dreams. Proceeds will be used to purchase refurbished computers for under-resourced youth!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 1st, 2008
STL Merchandise now available!
STL is introducing several new products to our line this year. Now available: Hooded Sweatshirts, Tshirts, Tank Tops Lanyards and Keychains!
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, March 5th, 2008
givemeaning.com fundraising drive – 200 computers for youth in Ottawa
STL is raising funds to purchase 197refurbished desktop computers and refurbished laptops for the Pathways to Education – Pinecrest, Ottawa location.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 26th, 2008
Fundraising Workshop – Short-Term Major Gift Fundraising
Lara, Rema, & Daniel learned about raising a lot of funds in a short amount of time from the workshop held by People First Resource Development.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 20th, 2008
The Art of Powerful Conversation
STL participated in a workshop that taught the secrets to creating unforgettable conversation by Stuart Knight.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, February 5th, 2008
The Sky’s the Limit for the Toronto Marlies
The AHL team will donate a portion of ticket sales from this week’s game to purchase computers for under-resourced kids in the GTA.
The Ottawa Citizen – Ottawa, December 05, 2007
Gifts put newcomers on the web
Youth group, computer firm distribute donated computers to Burmese refugees.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 28th, 2007
‘Starting Over in Ottawa’
STL lends a helping hand to Ottawa’s new Burmese Refugees.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, November 8th, 2007
Fall 2007 issue of inspiring digital dreams is now available!
Inside This Issue:
* Sky’s the Limit in Ottawa (page 1)
* GTA expansion underway (page 2)
* Profile on Youth In Motion (page 3)
* STL Recipient profile – Gavin Bennett (page 4)
* STL Volunteer Profile – Lisa McPhee (page 4)
* Biking Blue – IBM Ottawa Lab Century Ride (page 5)
* Ceridian Canada believes in our mission (page 5)
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, October 12th, 2007
Pathways to Education Rexdale computer distribution underway
The first batch of computers were delivered to grade 9 students currently enrolled in the Pathways to Education Rexdale program.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, September 19th, 2007
Youth in Motion’s Opportunities Unlimited grads get computers
STL congratulates this year’s graduates and awards them with desktops and laptops to pursue their academic goals.
Kanata Kourier-Standard – Kanata, August 31st, 2007
IBM employees cycle for charity computer group
Biking Blue aims to provide 100 computers and training for poor Ottawa kids.
CBC Ottawa Morning – Ottawa, August 23, 2007
Lara Tavares guest on morning radio show
CBC’s Hallie Cotnam interviews STL Executive Director, Lara Tavares on the topic of STL’s expansion to the Ottawa area.
Biking Blue – Ottawa, August , 2007
Biking Blue – IBM Ottawa Lab Century Ride
Employees from the IBM Ottawa Lab team-up with Biking Blue for a Century (100km) Bike Ride for the Ottawa Chapter of STL.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, Aug 1st, 2007
Caring For Kenya
Lara Tavares (Founder & CEO, STL) participated in Careforce International’s “Caring for Kenya” project at the Mulli Children’s Family Orphanage (MCF) in Ndalani, Kenya.
Kanata Kourier-Standard – Kanata, July 13th, 2007
Free PCs connect kids with future
Former Kanata resident aims computers at kids in need.
The Bulletin – Toronto, July, 2007
Downtown Seen
Sky’s the Limit held its fourth annual fundraising event inspiring digital dreams featuring entertainment and a silent auction.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, July 5th, 2007
Sky’s the Limit bridges the Digital Divide in Ottawa
Sky’s the Limit announces their expansion to Ottawa. STL will provide refurbished computers to deserving families in the Ottawa area.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, June 15th, 2007
IceCream Summer Fest concert supports Sky’s the Limit
STL is proud to be selected as the charity of choice for the 2007 IceCream Summer Fest concert taking place at Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto on June 30th, 2007.
Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization – Toronto, May 28th, 2007
inspiring digital dreams
Sky’s the Limit presents their 4th annual fundraising event, inspiring digital dreams, Wednesday, June 13 at Revival Bar.
The Bulletin - Toronto, May 3rd, 2007
Downtown Seen
Photographer Anna Keenan featured Lara Tavares (Executive Director, STL) , in her photography show Out of Black at the Gladstone Hotel’s Contact Speakeasy.
FLARE Magazine – April, 2007
Sky High
Letter to the editor thanking FLARE Magazine for their support of STL.
The Bulletin – Toronto, February, 2007
Downtown Seen
Life Without a Computer fundraising event at No Regrets Restaurant and Lounge in Liberty Village, Toronto, draws a crowd.
Toronto Star – Toronto, January 23rd, 2007
Computers 4 U
Group takes used computers and gets ‘em where they’re wanted.
Metronews – Toronto, January 17th, 2007
Volunteering is good for the resume
Volunterring can help people build relationships and discover new skill sets.
The Villager – Toronto, January 12th, 2007
Group helps to bridge digital divide
Concert will help raise funds for group.
CBC Radio One – Toronto, January 12th, 2007
“Here and Now” Talk Show
Lara Tavares was a guest on “Here and Now” with Karen Horseman.
Rogers Television – Toronto, January 11th, 2007
Lara Tavares appearance on “daytime” live show
Lara Tavares appeared in “daytime” to speak about the Sky’s the Limit program.
FLARE Magazine – January, 2007
FLARE Was There
Lara Tavares (Executive Director, STL) and Ramon Tavares (Ambassador, STL) attend the Night of FLARE celebrating the launch of November’s Canada Style bonus issue featuring Lara.
Sky’s the Limit – Toronto, October 17th, 2006
Sky’s the Limit is the chosen charity for CNC Global!
CNC Global Limited, Canada’s leader in IT staffing solutions, announces STL as its chosen charity for 2007.
FLARE Magazine – October 16th, 2006
Lara Tavares (Executive Director, STL) featured in Canada Style special bonus issue
The Toronto Sun – Toronto, January 16th, 2006
Kids get new hope online
Try to imagine a world without computers or the Internet. Most people can’t.
The Globe and Mail – Toronto, September 24, 2005
Meet the Class of Regent Park ‘05
They never thought they’d make it through high school. Now they’re in university.
The Globe and Mail – Toronto, June 30, 2005
Business IT garbage is a goldmine for charities
One organization’s computing trash is another’s information technology treasure.
Metronews – Toronto, June 27, 2005
No limits for Regent Park
Event raises money for computers for students
STL thanks Sonya Bhatia for representing our organization. Tel: 416.580.2361