Stories
“Sports Have the Power to Change Lives”: Q+A with Kristen Garmey of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
LISC is working with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to jumpstart youth sports infrastructure projects in communities where support and opportunity are scarce. In a Q+A with The DICK’S Foundation’s Kristen Garmey, we learn why improving athletic spaces for youth in under-resourced communities is so important to The DICK’S Foundation, and to Garmey.
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.275 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 14 Cities and Towns
Every community deserves safe, quality sports facilities where youth and their families can play and socialize. Thanks to the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative, a partnership of LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, under-resourced neighborhoods in 14 cities and towns now have funding to improve their local youth sports facilities.
Atlanta United Community Fund Awards $3.36M for Next Phase of GA 100
The Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF) announced it has awarded an additional $3.36 million for the next phase of the GA 100 campaign to construct up to 30 additional mini-pitches across Georgia. AUCF is now accepting requests for proposals in partnership with LISC for a matching grant of up to $100,000.
“Supported, Seen, and Inspired to Be My Best Self”: Q+A with Foot Locker’s Tai Neal
As part of its LEED Initiative, a $200 million pledge to support the Black community, Foot Locker, Inc. teamed up with LISC to provide grants to nonprofit community organizations that offer a range of services for young people. In a Q+A with Tai Neal, vice president for LEED Strategy at Foot Locker, Inc., we learn why supporting youth in under-resourced communities is so important to Foot Locker, and to Neal.
State Farm Commits $2 Million Grant to LISC to Create Communities of Opportunity
LISC announced a $2 million, one-year grant from State Farm to support financial stability, commercial revitalization, and affordable housing in underinvested neighborhoods across the U.S. The new funding continues a partnership that began more than 20 years ago.
Foot Locker Foundation Announces $4.5 Million for Community Grants through LISC
Foot Locker Foundation continues its collaboration with LISC to promote youth empowerment through mentoring, career development, and health and wellness activities—all while supporting community-based organizations with diverse leadership. A new $4.5 million commitment will support three annual grant application rounds. Proposals for the first round are due by August 30, 2023.