Toronto, ON, July 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Toronto Community Housing, in partnership with Jays Care Foundation, is once again organizing a day of athletic fun, free books and special events for young day campers in Toronto.
This year, TCHC and Jays Care Foundation will host 1,000 children from across the city as part of the 31st season of the Rookie League program. Rookie League is a free summer-long baseball day-camp helping to build strong communities by teaching kids the value of teamwork, leadership and fair play. Rookie League provides paid employment to 100 older teens, who learn about mentorship and develop leadership skills as they earn a summer income.
Interview opportunities with TCHC organizers and photo opportunities with participants are available at:
| WHAT: | TCHC and Jays Care annual Rookie League Launch Day |
| WHEN: | Thursday, July 4, 2019 |
| Media Opportunity at 11:00 a.m. Opening ceremonies start at 12 noon | |
| Media are welcome to film athletic events | |
| WHERE: | Dovercourt Park, 160 Westmoreland Ave. |
About Toronto Community Housing
Toronto Community Housing (www.torontohousing.ca) is Canada's largest social housing provider. We are owned by the City of Toronto and provide homes for nearly 60,000 low- and moderate-income households in more than 100 of the city’s neighbourhoods. Our 2,100 buildings represent a $10-billion public asset.