Achieving Our Mission

Our Goals

• To be the leading provider of sports and recreational opportunities for families in need in Central Florida.
• To continue to raise funds to help pay for league registration fees, sports equipment, and sports camps, so that any child may participate in local sports programs.
• To implement the Goals 4 the Kids Program with each Program Provider team and athlete to teach our athletes how to set educational and healthy goals.
• To coordinate sports equipment and apparel collection drives throughout our community.
• To establish a facility to store and distribute sports equipment free of charge, at the start of each sports season, to families and children who would otherwise not be able to afford to purchase the necessary equipment.
• To develop strong and effective partnerships with people, businesses, and organizations throughout our community that believe in our mission.
• To work together as a team to offer children opportunities that involve teamwork, collaboration, and camaraderie—all while teaching these kids valuable life lessons through sports.
• To continue to educate our community about the importance of youth sports.
• To be an advocate to open new doors and opportunities for children in need.

The Challenges We Face

The Cost to Play

Youth sports are expensive. It is estimated that over 20% of all children living in the Tri-County Central Florida area (Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties) are living in poverty, and over 10,000 children are homeless. League registration fees, equipment, apparel, and transportation expenses can all add up to a substantial amount that prevents many struggling families from enrolling their kids in sports programs. It is estimated that the average cost to participate in a youth sports program in Central Florida is about $200 per child each season. Some leagues offer scholarships, but not nearly enough scholarships are offered to help provide opportunities to the financially disadvantaged children in our community that wish to participate. Sports 4 The Kids, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is determined to provide sports opportunities to as many kids as possible. Participation in sports can make a big difference in the lives of these children. No donation is too small or too large. A small $15 donation can provide a baseball mitt, soccer cleats or a basketball. Donate today and provide a child with the opportunity to play a sport. Together we can make a big difference by providing sports 4 the kids.