Empower through education.
Inspire big dreamers.

Breaking the Digital Divide

Coding for Champions

PS43 Foundation Canada and Penny Appeal Canada developed an edtech computational skills online workshop to provide students within the Greater Toronto Area with access to opportunities to learn and develop various computer science-focused skills such as coding and programming. Students were provided with the technology and tools they need in order to engage in the online learning workshop.

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What is the PS43 Foundation?

The PS43 Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that finds unique ways to make a difference in the lives of children through education. Through financial literacy, sports, and life skills our goal is to teach children and give them an advantage in society. The PS43 Foundation is guided by one basic principle: DREAM BIG.

Dream Big

Mission

Our mission is to empower children through education, life skills and mentorship while inspiring them to set any goal despite where their journey may begin or what societal impediments they may face.

Vision

A generation of dreamers, where children feel empowered to become anything they want to be through the power of education.

News & Updates

What We’ve Been Doing

Pascal Siakam honoured at UNB: NBA star champions education, youth empowerment and scholarships for computer science students

Sep 17, 2025

Former Raptor Pascal Siakam awarded honorary degree from UNB for education work

Sep 5, 2025

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam received an honorary degree from the University of New Brunswick, where his PS43 Foundation has helped fund tech-focused scholarships for students from Siakam’s home country of Cameroon.

JA of Central Indiana and PS43 Foundation Partner to Inspire Big Dreamers

May 20, 2025

Ridda Farooq

JD Candidate (2024), Lincoln Alexander School of Law

“This empowering opportunity not only enabled me to work this past summer with communities facing barriers to the legal system, education, social and mental services – it also provided the tools necessary to understand the importance of community building.”

Sandra Hawken

President & CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation

“The Foundation is so thankful for this generous gift towards Holland Bloorview. This will support pediatric disability by providing education and awareness in the community, particularly for marginalized groups in racialized communities.”

Jamal Burger

Founder of The Kickback Foundation

“It’s a surreal feeling to experience when one of our city’s greatest heroes recognizes what we’re doing. Kickback is the community as a whole, and this donation makes it clear that PS43 and Pascal cares about the kids. My optimism is on high when thinking about the future knowing that our kids’ favourite player will play a huge part in our impact.”

“Our greatest natural resources
is the minds of our children.”

– Walt Disney

Empower through education.Inspire big dreamers.