Resource

Value Added

Quality Physical Space

· Provides a safe, adaptable, and useful space for programming

· Space is accessible to community partners for programming collaboration

· Allows for a variety of program and event types, and encourages youth choice in activity

· Fosters pride and positive identity

Inclusive Equipment

· Supports equitable access to programming

· Allows for a variety in program types and activities

· Encourages development of skills and confidence by using appropriate equipment

· Supports collaboration with community partners

Youth-Centered Core Values

· Centers all work around youth feeling engaged, empowered, and safe

· Provides a decision-making framework that guides what we do and who we are

· Define the “how they feel” and “what difference it makes” categories in the Formula

Anti-Racism Framework

· Youth, Staff, and Partners are represented, included, recognized, and celebrated in the work

· Guides what we do to address systemic racism, and the difference this work makes

· Deepens understanding of the context impacting the entire Theory of Change

MLSE Scoreboard^TM

· Supports measurement of experience, short-term, and long-term outcomes and enables knowledge translation

· Augments capacity of MLSE LaunchPad and collaborative partners for program management and evaluation resulting in increased program quality

· Establishes sector standard for program management and evaluation

Organizational Expertise

· Supports continued development and implementation of quality programs, services, and events

· Allows for informed trial and error to explore new program offerings and partnerships, fostering organizational confidence and resilience

· Enables collaborative elevation of community partner offerings to deliver exceptional programs

Cohesive Staff Team

· Supports internal collaboration across areas of expertise in program development, implementation, and evaluation

· Provides consistency in team objectives and decision-making

· Creates space and confidence for innovation and leadership

MLSE Brand

· Serves as a hook for initial sustained youth engagement

· Builds sport interest, reinforcing positive youth relationship with sport and physical activity

· Facilitates knowledge sharing outside our immediate sector

· Introduces opportunities for development of social capital, professional networks, and career exposure

Partner Relationships

· Partner expertise supports diverse program offerings and enables innovation

· Partner networks allow us to serve more youth and more diverse youth

· Reciprocity of relationships results in a sum that is greater than its parts

· Collective involvement of various partners creates a dynamic space fostering organizational growth for all parties