KINGZ OF KINGZS INC.
& MELCHELSEDEK HOLDINGS
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Two Houses, One Standard
KINGZ OF KINGZS INC. and MELCHELSEDEK HOLDINGS work side by side with a single conviction: that business, sport, faith and health are not separate compartments of a life — they are one life, and it deserves to be led well.
From the boardroom to the playing field to the pulpit, the work is the same: honest counsel, disciplined habits, and the courage to build something that outlasts you. Whether you are growing a company, guiding a young athlete, or finding your footing again, you will be met with straight talk and genuine care.
KINGZ OF KINGZS INC.
The consulting and speaking practice — business, sports, mentoring, advising, motivational speaking, health and fitness.
MELCHELSEDEK HOLDINGS
The holdings house — stewardship of ventures and interests held to the same standard of integrity and long-term vision.
How We Work
Four commitments sit underneath every engagement, large or small.
Faith First
Purpose comes before profit. Every plan is weighed against the values it has to answer to.
Straight Talk
You will hear the truth as we see it — respectfully, clearly, and without flattery.
Discipline Daily
Big outcomes are built from small, repeated acts of discipline in body, mind and work.
Built to Last
Quick wins fade. We aim for structures, habits and character that endure for generations.
DANI
Developing and Nurturing Independence
DANI — Developing and Nurturing Independence. Daniel Moshe Johnson began the pilot basketball program that brought the game to developmentally challenged young adults in Toronto's Jewish community — a first in Canada, created to increase their quality of life.
Run as a weekly basketball event at the new court at Yeshivat B'nei Akiva Or Chaim, the program paired the DANI group with student volunteers for sport and fellowship. The emphasis was never the scoreboard: it was technique, confidence and self-esteem, played for the joy of the game.
“I've enjoyed this more than any program in the past year. The young people are responding. They play for fun, not for competition. I try to encourage them to learn techniques, to build confidence and self-esteem.”
— DANIEL MOSHE JOHNSON, IN THE TORONTO TRIBUNE
The DANI pilot is where the Kingz of Kingzs approach to sports mentoring was proven first: meet people where they are, build them up, and let independence grow.
Letters of Thanks
The work speaks for itself — and sometimes, so do the people it served. When Daniel Moshe Johnson and the International Charity Association Network (ICAN) took part in Tikkun Toronto, the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization (BBYO) wrote to say what that partnership meant.
“Your participation contributed to the event's success, and without organizations like ICAN, Tikkun Toronto would not have been able to occur.”
— MISSY KORN, BBYO PROGRAM DIRECTOR & TIKKUN TORONTO COORDINATOR
The letter, dated May 1, 2007, was written on behalf of BBYO's staff and the 145 Jewish teens involved in that year's Tikkun Toronto — the same event where Johnson brought Jewish and Somali youth together on the basketball court.
Bread for Sistering
Giving back is part of the work. In August 2013, Kingz of Kingzs donated assorted breads to Sistering, the Toronto charity at 962 Bloor Street West that serves some of the city's most vulnerable women — women who are homeless, lonely and poor, and who find at Sistering a hot meal, a place to rest, and help finding a home of their own.
“Thank you for your very generous donation of assorted breads to the women of Sistering. We truly appreciate your kind consideration… We are grateful to have supporters in the community such as you.”
— SHERYL LINDSAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SISTERING
The letter closes with a handwritten note across the page: “Thanks for your support & generosity!”
A Coach They Could Count On
From October 2006, Daniel Johnson worked as a Basketball Program instructor with the Basketball Beginnings Youth Organization in Toronto — planning and teaching basketball and conditioning programs for youth, and bringing his knowledge of functional training, strength and conditioning, health and nutrition to the children in the program.
“Daniel is a mentor and positive role model to all of the children in our programs… It is without doubt that I feel Daniel would be an asset to and will be successful in any endeavour he decides to embark upon.”
— CLAIRMONTE BURGESS, DIRECTOR, BASKETBALL BEGINNINGS YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Director Clairmonte Burgess also named him “a key player in motivational public speaking” — well versed, articulate, and professional in every setting.
Breakfast with Santa
On behalf of the Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women and Jane Finch Mall, this letter of December 20, 2011 thanks Daniel Moshe Johnson for volunteering his time at the 12th Annual Breakfast with Santa — an event the children, teachers and families who attended found joyful and fun.
“We would like to take this opportunity to say a heartfelt ‘Thank You!’ We look forward to working with you again next year.”
— ELSPETH HEYWORTH CENTRE FOR WOMEN
A Blessing from Uptown Chabad
In a letter dated February 19, 2014, Rabbi Moshe Steiner, Director of Uptown Chabad, thanks Mr. Daniel Johnson of Kingz of Kingz Inc. & Melchelsedek Holdings for his generous contributions, enclosing his tax deductible donation receipt.
“Your gift has gone a long way to help establish a stronger sense of identity and awareness throughout our Jewish community… ‘Great is charity for it brings closer the Redemption.’”
— RABBI MOSHE STEINER, DIRECTOR, UPTOWN CHABAD
An Asset to Any Organization
Lauren Squizzato, Senior Development Officer, Special Events at Easter Seals Ontario, recommends Daniel Moshe Johnson in this letter of November 13, 2015 — a long-time supporter and dedicated volunteer whose hard work helped their fundraising events succeed and their brand awareness grow, in service of children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities.
“Daniel demonstrates strong character… He was a pleasure to work with and would be an asset to any organization.”
— LAUREN SQUIZZATO, EASTER SEALS ONTARIO
Notetaker for the Region
This confirmation letter from George Hanus, President & CEO of the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA), confirms that Daniel Johnson served as notetaker at the GTA regional transportation consultation forum — the International Leaders Breakfast Club on Thursday, April 12, 2012, with keynote speaker the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Transportation.
“I'm pleased that Daniel was able to contribute to the success of this initiative. He was responsible for ensuring that key points from the round table discussion were recorded and prepared detailed summary notes.”
— GEORGE HANUS, PRESIDENT & CEO, GTMA
Race for Dignity
Rachael Quick, Community Development Officer at Dignitas International, thanks Daniel Moshe Johnson in this letter of June 12, 2012 for supporting the 6th annual Race for Dignity Challenge — an event that raised over $300,000 for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria treatment, care and support in Malawi, Africa.
“Thank you so much for your support throughout the day… We could not have done this without your help.”
— RACHAEL QUICK, DIGNITAS INTERNATIONAL
“Canada Needs More People Like Daniel Johnson”
This flyer from MP Olivia Chow praises Daniel Johnson as Athletics Consultant at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre youth outreach programs and as a volunteer role model — and tells how Olivia Chow's letter to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration won him a Ministerial Permit for Permanent Residence, keeping his family together in Canada.
“As a single parent who works as the Athletics Consultant at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre in youth outreach programs and gives his spare time as a volunteer, Daniel Johnson is a role model.”
— OLIVIA CHOW, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, TRINITY–SPADINA
Mentoring Through Basketball
In this letter of February 10, 2006, Carole French, Executive Director of ICAN (International Charity Association Network), describes Daniel Johnson — a professional basketball player — developing a leadership and life skills curriculum and running a Mentoring Basketball Camp with the Cabbagetown Youth Centre for at-risk youth.
“It was at this point that Daniel's true commitment to making a difference in youth's lives shone through… Daniel was able to make a positive impact on the participants and truly make the camp a huge success!”
— CAROLE FRENCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ICAN
An Excellent Role Model at Baycrest
In this letter of March 28, 2006, Mrs. T. Sennet, classroom teacher for grades 1 and 2 at Baycrest Public School (Toronto District School Board), thanks Daniel Johnson for volunteering once a week through the winter semester — tutoring in a grade 1/2 mathematics program linked to an activity-based basketball program he taught to the entire class of 24 students.
“Daniel consistently demonstrates excellence in leadership skills and interpersonal guidance mentoring… He is an excellent role model we hope the students will emulate.”
— MRS. T. SENNET, CLASSROOM TEACHER, GRADES 1 AND 2, BAYCREST PUBLIC SCHOOL
She reports the students made excellent progress in attitude and abilities in mathematics, phys-ed and social relationships — and that the children looked forward all week to Daniel coming to the class.
Security Volunteer at the Prosperity Ball
This letter from Tyiece Ottey, Event Producer of the 5th Annual Prosperity Ball — the “Moonlight Masquerade” held Saturday, November 10, 2012 in aid of the New Beginnings Support Program — verifies that Daniel Moshe Johnson served as a security volunteer for the event.
“This letter is to verify that Daniel Moshe Johnson served as a security volunteer for the 5th Annual Prosperity Ball to aid New Beginnings Program.”
— TYIECE OTTEY, EVENT PRODUCER, 2012 PROSPERITY BALL
The New Beginnings Support Program works under the motto “Improving lives, one family at a time!” — and Johnson gave his time to help keep its flagship fundraiser safe.
A Great Leader, On and Off the Court
In this character reference of January 7, 2008, Michael Maman, President of True X Express of Brampton, Ontario, writes of Daniel Moshe Johnson's playing days — for the Israeli Club Hapoel in Tel Aviv, Israel, as well as several other European clubs over the years — and of the man he knows off the court.
“I admire his professionalism and his dedication to his family. He is also a great mentor for youth and young adults. I had the privilege to see him many times, mentoring and coaching basketball at youth programs, and at synagogues, he is a great leader.”
— MICHAEL MAMAN, PRESIDENT, TRUE X EXPRESS
Water for the 3-on-3
Ron Ozani, Director of JSU (Jewish Student Union, NCSY), thanks Daniel Johnson — Director of Youth Sports/Mentoring at ICAN — in this letter of May 7, 2008, for donating 8 cases of water to the 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament held March 2, 2008, whose proceeds went to Ohr Meir Bracha, supporting victims of terror in Israel, and the Raptors Foundation in Toronto.
“The event was a huge success for JSU and NCSY and would like to thank you for your donation of 8 cases of water that allowed the students to drink in between the games and refresh themselves.”
— RON OZANI, DIRECTOR OF JSU
A Gift to the JRCC
In this letter of August 21, 2014, Rabbi Yoseph Y. Zaltzman, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Russian Community Centre of Ontario, thanks Mr. Daniel Johnson for a generous donation of $1,500 to the Centre's ongoing projects, enclosing the income tax receipt for the gift.
“We extend to you our gratitude for your very generous donation in the amount of $1,500.00 for our ongoing projects… Your meaningful gift helps the Jewish Russian Community Centre maintain its high standards of Jewish education.”
— RABBI YOSEPH Y. ZALTZMAN, SENIOR RABBI, JEWISH RUSSIAN COMMUNITY CENTRE OF ONTARIO
On Check-In at Anokhi's 10th
This confirmation letter of February 19, 2013 from Lynn Manwar, Volunteer Coordinator at Anokhi Media, confirms that Daniel Moshe Johnson volunteered at the Anokhi 10th Anniversary Event on February 2, 2013, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Fountain Blu venue — working check-in and ticket sales for an evening that included the Prestige Awards and a fashion show.
“We at Anokhi, would like to thank you for your punctuality, time, and contribution to the Anokhi 10th Anniversary event in the check in and ticket sales departments. Your participation is greatly appreciated.”
— LYNN MANWAR, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR, ANOKHI MEDIA
Seven Hours for Clean Water
Alice Maliakkal, President of the Toronto Twilight Rotary Club, thanks Daniel Moshe Johnson in this letter of November 4, 2011 for volunteering 7 hours at the “Aqua Groove Fundraiser” — raising funds to repair a series of water furrows in Tanzania, where each furrow directly impacts the lives of about 2,000 families.
“We would like to thank Daniel Moshe Johnson for volunteering at TTRC's “Aqua Groove Fundraiser” for 7 hours on this date.”
— ALICE MALIAKKAL, PRESIDENT, TORONTO TWILIGHT ROTARY CLUB
A Letter from Parliament Hill
Writing from the House of Commons, Brock Weir of the office of Belinda Stronach, M.P. for Newmarket–Aurora, thanks Daniel Moshe Johnson — Director Sports/Mentoring, I CAN — for his letter about the International Charity Association Network, which was forwarded to Ms. Stronach for her review. On government financial support for his project, the letter suggests contacting his local Member of Parliament, Borys Wrzesnewskyj.
“On behalf of Belinda Stronach, Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your letter about the International Charity Association Network.”
— BROCK WEIR, OFFICE OF BELINDA STRONACH, M.P.
Supporting Those Who Serve
In this thank-you of December 20, 2024, the Canadian Police Association acknowledges a $50.00 contribution from Daniel Moshe Johnson supporting their programs — another entry in a long record of giving to the people and causes of his community.
A Consultant's Standing in Europe
Writing from Globe Sports Management Inc. in Tallinn, Estonia, Maarten H. Van Gent certifies that Daniel Moshe Johnson — a former European player — worked as a consultant and liaison for free-agent basketball players pursuing professional contracts in and around Europe, on a commission-per-contract basis.
The letter also records his time on the court with the Ehitustooriist/Audentes University team in Tallinn — playing and advising, on both sides of the European game.
Ireland · 1998
Dublin, Ireland
In 1998, Daniel Johnson took his game to Ireland, suiting up for Denny Notre Dame in Dublin — including cup-final action against Neptune’s Gordon Fitzgerald, hailed in the press as “KEY MAN: Denny’s Daniel Johnson (10).” Beyond the court, he stood alongside RTE’s Ray Darcy at Synge Street CBS for the Jump for Joy charity challenge, passing on tips to Dublin schoolchildren.
From the Archive
Photographs and press clippings from the journey — on the court and in the community.
A Word That Moves the Room
Some messages inform. The right message at the right moment can redirect a life. Speaking engagements are available for conferences, corporate gatherings, schools, athletic programs and faith communities.
- Leading like royalty: character before position
- From the court to the calling: lessons from a life in sport
- Discipline, faith and the healthy life
- Rising after setbacks — and staying risen
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KINGZ OF KINGZS INC. & MELCHELSEDEK HOLDINGS