Compton, CA
Sloane Stephens Foundation: Year-round tennis programming in 25 schools within Compton Unified School District. They also have a tennis summer program that extends the school year's tennis activities and includes an educational focus.
Fresno, CA
Fresno Junior Hockey Club: Many families have had a rough time affording the high cost of hockey. Our grant will support several programs, with funds covering things like the cost of ice rental and the expansion of their youth girls hockey program.
Los Angeles, CA
Carmelo Anthony Foundation: Launched a Courts for Kids program, designed to encourage and help kids in disadvantaged socioeconomic areas. Their goal is to give kids a place to play and the opportunity to be successful on and off the court.
Los Angeles, CA
SI20 Foundation: Founded by Sabrina Ionescu, they provide equal access to sports for all youth, fostering stronger communities. Funds will support programming to introduce physical literacy and provide free equipment.
Sacramento, CA
Street Soccer USA - Sacramento: Their after-school program empowers individuals through soccer to learn life skills. Funds will support free clinics, tournaments, club play and a mini pitch, with SSUSA as the sports-elective provider.
A Step Beyond: Their dance program is only half of the impact A Step Beyond has on their 250 students — they also have a very extensive learning and education program, including assistance with homework and access to counselors for emotional and social support.
Alex Morgan Foundation: Dedicated to creating equity and opportunity both on and off the field. Their foundation identifies roadblocks preventing their communities from reaching their full potential and invests in tangible solutions when, where and how they’re needed most.
Da Bigger Picture Foundation: Focuses on assisting under-resourced families in reaching their goals and providing assistance to families facing challenging times. Their key areas of focus are education, homelessness, addressing hunger and utilizing sports as a platform to develop life skills.
San Francisco, CA
East Oakland Boxing Association: It is easy to fall off the right path when growing up in this part of town. EOBA serves kids in their community with the hope of providing the structure they need for a bright future.
Hillside Connection: This program was established to leverage the game of basketball to create pathways to opportunity. Their guiding principle is anchored in the belief that children should all have the opportunity to participate in high-quality programming.
Hartford, CT
Active City: Oversees the Hartford Youth Sports Collaborative (HYSC) that includes over 40 youth sports programs and serves over 3,000 kids, ages 4-18. Funds would help their female programs bring on new coaches and buy new equipment.
Jacksonville, FL
Terry Parker HS: Their school is facing limited resources and struggling to retain student athletes and teachers, while also serving the highest homeless student population in the state. Funds will renovate their wellness center's practice field.
Miami, FL
Miami Edison Sr. High: This area is home to the largest Haitian community in South Florida. The landmark that brings together this area’s ethnicity, culture and history is Edison Senior High School.
Orlando, FL
RISE LEAGUE INC: RISE, founded by Dwight & Dmitri Thompson, helps at-risk young athletes prepare for collegiate competition and life, combining training, a competitive league and an after-school business program.
Pahokee, FL
Pahokee Middle-Senior High: Despite poverty and violence, “The Muck” has forged over 40 NFL players — a place where football is a way of life. Funds would support pregame meals, reconditioning of helmets, bus transportation and security.
Sarasota, FL
Newtown Connections: Their program promotes holistic child development through sports, academic enrichment and health education. Their baseball and softball programs promote character development, teamwork and an active lifestyle among youth.
Atlanta, GA
City of College Park Recreation & Culture Arts Department: Services low- to moderate-income communities and provides support programs. There is a need for infrastructure improvements to include lighting and scoreboards for three fields.
Columbus, GA
Girls Inc: Through sports-based programming, girls learn to value their whole selves and develop their strengths, receiving support to navigate challenges. Our funding would help upgrade equipment for sports programs like basketball, tennis and softball.
Davenport, IA
Quad City Youth Sports: Provides free sports camps and programs to over 5,000 under-resourced kids, focusing on violence prevention and educating youth health. Funds will be used to provide equipment and shoes for kids in their program.
Twin Falls, ID
United Way E-Street Community Center: Fosters a secure and nurturing environment for children and families, and promotes overall health and happiness. Funding will upgrade the tennis courts into commercial-grade multi-sport courts.
