Helping Canadians Get to Work — One Pair of Boots at a Time.
Toe to Toe is a Canadian community initiative that helps remove financial barriers to employment by providing work boots to individuals who need them.
Whether you're starting a new job, beginning an apprenticeship, or entering a training program, having the required safety footwear shouldn't be the reason you miss an opportunity.
If purchasing work boots is standing between you and employment, we're here to help.
Apply for assistance today and take the next step toward your future.
Every Opportunity Starts with a First Step
A job offer can change a life, but the cost of required safety equipment can stand in the way.
For someone facing financial hardship, purchasing a quality pair of work boots may simply not be possible. Without them, a new opportunity can be delayed—or lost entirely.
Toe to Toe was created to bridge that gap by helping people access the equipment they need to begin working safely and confidently.
Today, our focus is work boots.
Tomorrow, it could be so much more.
Our Mission
Toe to Toe exists to remove practical barriers that prevent people from entering, returning to, or remaining in the workforce.
While our initial focus is providing work boots, our long-term vision is to expand our support to address a wide range of employment-related challenges, helping more Canadians build brighter futures through meaningful work.
Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible if you:
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Have received a job offer that requires work boots.
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Are starting an apprenticeship or skilled trades program.
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Are enrolled in a training program that requires safety footwear.
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Are experiencing financial hardship and cannot reasonably purchase the required boots yourself.
Every application is reviewed individually to ensure our assistance reaches those who need it most.
More Than Work Boots
Toe to Toe was founded with a simple idea:
No one should miss out on employment because of a practical barrier they cannot overcome alone.
As our community grows, we hope to expand beyond work boots and help remove other employment-related barriers, including training, transportation, work clothing, tools, access to information, and more.
This is just the beginning.
How You Can Help
Changing someone's future doesn't always require a big gesture.
Whether you choose to donate, sponsor the initiative, partner with us, or simply help spread the word, your support can help someone take the first step toward meaningful employment.
Together, we can build stronger individuals, stronger families, and stronger communities.
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Because Everyone Deserves the Opportunity to Work.
A pair of work boots is more than protective footwear.
It's a first day on the job.
A new beginning.
A chance to provide for yourself and your family.
At Toe to Toe, we're committed to helping more Canadians take that first step—one pair of boots at a time.