KidsPlay™
Through KidsPlay™,a first-of it’s kind program in the Greater Orange Community, the Community Foundation of Orange opens the doors to youth sports programs for many children whose families, until now, simply could not afford to let them play.
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 play in local recreational sports leagues. Many of us often take for granted that our children will participate in these programs, yet the costs of registration fees, uniforms, and equipment can make participation prohibitive for many families. KidsPlay™ helps families in need meet these growing costs so children can enhance not only their athletic skills, but their emotional and social development. 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 leagues, the Community Foundation of Orange has been able to serve over 6700 low-income athletes, and our goal is to double participation each year. Leagues/Athletic programs 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 athletes from grades K-12, and to date, over $56,000 in funding has been awarded through the CFO KidsPlay™ program.
If your league is interested in obtaining funding through our KidsPlay™ program, please download the KIDSPLAY™ LEAGUE GRANT APPLICATION and KIDSPLAY™ LEAGUE GRANT APPLICATION INFO SHEET. If you are a parent of a child in need of financial assistance for recreational sports, please use the online application below and submit with requested documents. Grants are awarded year round, pending availability of funding and should be submitted no later than one week after the close of registration. For more information, please contact Susie Cunningham at 714-288-9909 or e-mail Susie@communityfoundationoforange.org |
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