What Is the Problem and Why?

The problem is that lower-income children do not have an equal opportunity to participate in sports due to the high cost of the following: 

• Costs of registration, equipment, travel, lessons, camps, etc.

• Enrollment costs

• Not being able to afford the 'recommended' extra coaching, physical therapy, personal trainer, gym membership, etc.

Benefits of Sports: Leveling The Field

Physical benefits:

• Helps maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints

• Helps control weight 

• Reduces obesity rates

• Prevents chronic disease

Mental/social benefits:

• Decreases risk of depression and anxiety

• Promotes positive self-esteem

• Develops children's goal setting and leadership skills

• Provides children with a safe community despite cultural or political divisions

Academic benefits:

• Association with higher grades and standardized test scores

• Promotes enhanced concentration, attention, attitude, class behavior, and time management 

• Athletes are more likely to attend college and get a degree

How It Works

At Sports For All we focus on collecting gently used or new sports equipment and distributing them to local school districts, churches, food pantries, and community centers that are in need of equipment. 

This equipment ranges from gear to clothing items. All items are welcome as long as they are in a functional condition and do not carry logos. 

Parties receiving the donations are able to fill out a form requesting what equipment they need and a specified amount.