Fitness & Health Promotion
Structured weekly running and walking groups (beginner walks, 5K, 10K and 15K) plus specialty clinics with certified coaches. A preventive health program for anyone 16+.
Canadian not-for-profit · Corporation No. 1428802-5
From Asia to Canada, we build healthier, stronger communities.
VCA Impact Foundation promotes public health through free, structured community fitness, funds youth-led development projects in Vietnam, and helps Southeast Asian newcomers settle and thrive in Canada.
77.8%
of Canadian adults are physically inactive
340+
runners and supporters in our VCA RUNS community
$2,500
CAD maximum grant per youth-led project in Vietnam
$0
cost to participate in any of our programs in Canada
What we do
Three programs, one mission
Each program serves a registered charitable purpose and is designed to deliver measurable public benefit.
Learn about the program
Youth Grants & Training in Vietnam
Leadership workshops in Hanoi and implementation grants that let young people deliver education, healthcare and community projects where they live.
Newcomer Settlement Support
Peer mentorship, employment-readiness workshops and practical guidance for Southeast Asian newcomers, built into a welcoming weekly community.
Why it matters
Physical inactivity is a preventable health risk
Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. The risk is higher for immigrant and racialized Canadians: immigrants are less likely to meet activity guidelines, and activity levels are lower in East and Southeast Asian communities, especially among newer arrivals.
Social isolation, cultural and language barriers, and limited access to affordable programs make it worse. Our free, peer-led sessions are designed to remove those barriers.
A typical Sunday
Every session follows the same structure
Each session runs 2–3 hours, with groups paced by ability so beginners and experienced runners both train safely.
01
Warm-up & mobility
Guided routines to prepare joints and muscles.
02
Paced group run / walk
Beginner walks, 5K, 10K and 15K groups, each led by a run leader.
03
Strength & conditioning
Exercises focused on preventing injury.
04
Cool-down & recovery
Stretching, recovery guidance and time to connect.
Our values
How we work
Community first
We put the community ahead of personal interests.
Professionalism
We run structured programs with clear intake, safety and evaluation.
Sincerity & honesty
We communicate truthfully so the community stays healthy and trusting.
Come run (or walk) with us this Sunday
Every Sunday at 9 AM · Firkin on the Bay, Toronto · Free for everyone 16+