About

Hugging Hearts is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to provide support in youth sports and physical activity, by supporting children in distress communities to achieve their greatest potential, on the field and in life.  Join us in hugging hearts and changing lives one child at a time!

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Benefits of sports and physical activity in a child’s life are well needed and documented. 

 

The world of youth sports has divide into two groups: the “haves” and the “have nots.” While some families have the ability to afford sports gear, leagues, and travel costs – many do not. Therefore, their kids are left behind on the sidelines.

 

Hugging hearts drives equitable access in youth sports by working with organizations in high-need communities serving youth ages 5 -14.  Hugging hearts works with 75% of kids identify as children of color.

 

We know that kids who play do better. By supplying youth organizations with the gear they need, overhead costs are cut and more resources become available, helping children stay connected to their communities.

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We create opportunities in sports and physical activity for kids through donations of brand  sports equipment, apparel.

 

 

Our goal is to help youth-serving programs:

• Increase the total amount of youth participants

• Enhance the experience for all young people involved

• Create new opportunities in physical activity for the kids they serve

 

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