FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC

Programs
Youth Development Institute
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (YDI)DESCRIPTION:THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE IS FFC'S LARGEST INVESTMENT AND CENTRAL TO OUR SYSTEMS-LEVEL IMPACT. THROUGH YDI, WE SUPPORT A COALITION OF MORE THAN 40 LOCAL NONPROFITS THAT USE SPORTS AS A TOOL FOR POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. FFC PROVIDES THESE ORGANIZATIONS WITH GRANT FUNDING, CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH AND EVALUATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAM QUALITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY.PURPOSE AND IMPACT:YDI STRENGTHENS THE INFRASTRUCTURE OF DC'S YOUTH SPORTS ECOSYSTEM, ENABLING PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO REACH MORE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN WITH HIGHER-QUALITY, EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$837.9KYouth Sports Day
YOUTH SPORTS DAY (YSD)DESCRIPTION:YOUTH SPORTS DAY IS FFC'S SIGNATURE ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENT, ATTRACTING MORE THAN 2,000 CHILDREN, FAMILIES, POLICYMAKERS, AND PARTNERS TO EXPERIENCE FIRSTHAND THE BENEFITS OF SPORT-BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THE EVENT CELEBRATES THE WORK OF YDI PARTNERS WHILE CONNECTING THE BROADER DC COMMUNITY TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAY, LEARNING, AND COLLABORATION.PURPOSE AND IMPACT:YSD AMPLIFIES FFC'S MISSION THROUGH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND VISIBILITY, STRENGTHENS CROSS-SECTOR RELATIONSHIPS, AND FOSTERS CITYWIDE ENTHUSIASM FOR EQUITABLE YOUTH SPORTS ACCESS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$87.1KEarly Access to Sports
EARLY ACCESS TO SPORTS (EATS)DESCRIPTION:EARLY ACCESS TO SPORTS IS FFC'S DIRECT SERVICE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICULARLY TO A VARIETY OF SPORTS IN A FUN, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO INCREASE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND IMPROVE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES THROUGH CONSISTENT SPORT EXPOSURE AND MENTORING.PURPOSE AND IMPACT:EATS DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF EARLY, EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SPORTS BY FOSTERING PHYSICAL LITERACY, TEAMWORK, AND CONFIDENCE AMONG YOUNG PARTICIPANTS, SERVING AS A MODEL FOR FUTURE IN-SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$76.8K
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