KidsPlay™
KidsPlay was created by the Community Foundation of Orange to open the doors to youth sports program for at-risk youth whose families could not afford to let them play. We have currently expanded our program to include support of our youth who wish to participate in visual and performing arts.
KidsPlay™is a passionate commitment to take care of our own—to give where we live. And we need your help. Right now, many kids in our community cannot afford to participate in extracurricular activities. Many of us often take for granted that our children will participate in these programs, yet the costs of registration fees, uniforms, equipment and supplies can make participation prohibitive for many families. KidsPlay™ helps families in need meet these growing costs so children can enhance not only their fundamental skills, but their emotional and social development as well. Initial funding for KidsPlay™ was obtained through a $10,000 matching grant from the Orange County Youth Sports Foundation, which, for the past 41 years, has raised funds to build and maintain youth sports programs and help scholar-athletes meet the financial challenges of a college education. Additional funding has been obtained from those who live and work right here in Orange- local families and individuals who want to make a difference in the life of a child. |
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Working directly with local sports leagues and recreation providers, the Community Foundation of Orange has been able to serve over 1060 low-income participants, and our goal is to double participation each year. Organizations we have served: AYSO, Cal South Youth Soccer, El Modena High School, North Sunrise Little League, National Junior Basketball, Olive Pony Baseball, Orange Chiefs Football, Orange Girls Fastpitch, Orange High School, Orange Junior Soccer Club, Richland High School, Skyview School, South Sunrise Little League and Villa Park High School. KidsPlay™ supports participants from grades 1-12, and to date, over $65,000 in funding has been awarded through the CFO KidsPlay™ program.
Grants are awarded year round, pending availability of funding and should be submitted no later than one week after the close of registration. Applicants must attend school or reside within the boundaries of the Orange Unified School District to be eligible for funding. For more information, please contact Ron Esparza, 714-615-0478 (ron@ronesparza.net) or Larry Cohn, 714-997-3700 (lcohn@hmsg.biz). You may also email us at info@communityfoundationoforange.org 
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