Good Sports, Inc.

📣WE HAVE A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT📣 And what better time to announce than during #NationalYouthSportsWeek...Good Sports has officially supported over 10 MILLION KIDS since 2003!! Thank you so much to all of our incredible donors, corporate partners, and equipment partners that have contributed to this major milestone over the past 21 years. Because of you, millions of children have received access to play and the benefits that come along with it. What does 10M kids look like? It looks like... ⚽ 25 sports served ⚾ 76% BIPOC youth 🏀 38% school programs 🏐 Children reached across all 50 states While 10 million is an incredible feat, our job isn't done until ALL kids have access to play. Visit www.goodsports.org to learn more about the work we've done and how we plan to continue to provide #PlayForAll

Good Sports is THRILLED to announce that we have been awarded a Louder than Words grant from the JD Finish Line Youth Foundation to support our She Who Plays initiative! 🥳🏃♀️🎊 With the FINISH LINE YOUTH FOUNDATION INC support, we can close the opportunity gap that exists in youth sports and ensure ALL girls have equitable access to sports and play opportunity. Their support is more than donating new gear to girls – it’s about building girls’ confidence, emotional and mental health, and the leadership skills needed to be successful on the field and in life. 👏 💚 Thank you, Finish Line Youth Foundation! 💙

We're thrilled to announce that Good Sports has been selected as a finalist for an #AnthemAward in their Community Engagement category.🎉 We’ve been nominated for our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically through our She Who Plays initiative, which champions equal sports opportunities for girls through the donation of girls-specific equipment and apparel to help them stay in the game. Visit https://bit.ly/4ePUFW8 to learn more about She Who Plays and the Anthem Awards #SheWhoPlays #GoodSports #AnthemAwards #PlayForAll

This #ThankfulThursday we'd like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Yawkey Foundation and Good Sports, Inc. for their incredible generosity and community spirit! Together, they have donated a plethora of baseball equipment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South to ensure our young athletes can enjoy a game they love with the proper gear! Your dedication to supporting our members is truly inspiring! Our programs in sports and recreation at BGCMS are designed to help keep our members active while promoting positive use of leisure time, developing their athleticism, teaching them healthy coping skills, and strengthening their social skills through their participation in team-oriented activities. Donations like this directly helps to empower our members to engage in physical activity and fosters a passion for sports! Thank you! ⚾️💙 #BGCMetroSouth #GreatFutures #ThankfulThursday #ThankYou

ATTENTION NEW YORK AREA TEAMMATES 📣 We are back again for our annual Good Sports Panel, with this year's topic...Athlete's + Nonprofits. Join us on 10/22 in the Google Office at St. John's Terminal for a conversation around the connection between brands, athletes, and nonprofits and the importance of community giveback. It's sure to be a conversation you won't want to miss! For more information and to buy your tickets, visit https://lnkd.in/etZiidp5

ABC Pilsen is a Chicago-based youth organization that provides a safe space for children in the Pilsen neighborhood to play and thrive. Executive Director and Coach, Alex Anaya, focuses his programming on three pillars...Academics - Basketball - Community...ensuring the the children in the program thrive both on and off the court. Good Sports has been a proud supporter of ABC Pilsen since 2016 and can't wait to continue to work with Coach Alex to help provide #PlayForAll to more kids in the Pilsen neighborhood for years to come. Watch now to see a glimpse of how free sports equipment can make an impact on the kids of Pilsen and helps Alex and his team continue to provide life-changing program to their neighborhood.

Our silent auction for our Chicago Legends gala is LIVE!!!🤩 Not in Chicago? That's okay! You can bid on items from wherever you are. We have some incredible items this year including.... ✨ The Ultimate Kentucky Bourbon Trip in Louisville, KY ✨Cubs First Pitch and four (4) club box tickets ✨ Taylor Swift Autographed Eras Tour Framed Display Don't miss out! Bidding closes at 11 pm CDT on 9/19. Bid now at https://lnkd.in/eryCGSKM

We are thrilled to share that Curtis Granderson, aka “Grandyman”, former MLB outfielder and philanthropic leader for several non-profit organizations – the Grand Kids Foundation, Grand Giving and Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy will be joining us for a fireside chat at Chicago Legends on Thursday September 19th. While the three-time MLB All-Star and Roberto Clemente Award winner played in many cities throughout his career, he was born and raised in Chicago and it’s the city he calls home. His passion for fostering deeper community connections in Chicago, while working to diversify the sport, is paving the way for more young kids to learn and grow through baseball. To get tickets and be a part of this incredible conversation, please visit https://lnkd.in/eTHQ894c.

We are thrilled to share that Curtis Granderson, aka “Grandyman”, former MLB outfielder and philanthropic leader for several non-profit organizations – the Grand Kids Foundation, Grand Giving and Chicago Baseball & Educational Academy will be joining us for a fireside chat at Chicago Legends on Thursday September 19th. While the three-time MLB All-Star and Roberto Clemente Award winner played in many cities throughout his career, he was born and raised in Chicago and it’s the city he calls home. His passion for fostering deeper community connections in Chicago, while working to diversify the sport, is paving the way for more young kids to learn and grow through baseball. To get tickets and be a part of this incredible conversation, please visit https://lnkd.in/eTHQ894c.

We continue to be blown away by our partnership with The Lids Foundation. Thanks to their continued support, nearly an additional 2,500 young athletes from coast to coast...literally from Portland to NYC...have received the equipment they need to continue to play the sports they love. And as if this couldn't be any cooler, the Lids Foundation and Good Sports were able to support 9 different sports including handball, lacrosse, and track!