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Making a Difference with a Human Approach
Since 1996, The Human League Associations (THLA) mission has been to promote the health, safety, and welfare of youth by removing social and economic barriers faced by children of lower-income families within the Sudbury and Manitoulin Island District.
The Human League Association (HLA) members believe each child should be given an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy physical activity and receive nutritious meals.
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By removing the social and economic barriers faced by low-income families, volunteers provide a healthy, safe environment to children and youth so they can grow up with happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
While the charity focused on its breakfast program and PLAY program for many years, the organization has recently evolved to focus on helping children through its Value Vault program and fundraising efforts for the PLAY program.
As of September 2021, the Association made the decision to give Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation (SMCF) the responsibility to facilitate the PLAY program. Nonetheless, the Human League Association will continue to assist the PLAY program and SMCF to fundraise and develop relationships with local suppliers and businesses to ensure that the PLAY program continues to grow and be successful. SMCF will proudly carry on the Human League Associations’ legacy by continuing to ensure children in need receive the funds required to have an equal opportunity to be active and participate in recreational activities. Together, we can get more kids off the sidelines and into the game!
The Value Vault initiative is aimed at bringing youth from low income families basic essentials. This program operates in a number of high schools within Greater Sudbury and provides access to clothing, hygiene products and food. It is estimated that 30 to 40 students use this service daily.
Volunteers continue to fundraise and develop relations with local suppliers to ensure the programs continue to grow. With your help, we can continue to provide these basic necessities to youth in need!
