The 10th Anniversary Sports Matter Grant represents 10 years of collective efforts and community support to enable more young athletes to access sport and develop on and off the field. Since 2014, DICK'S Sporting Goods and his DICK'S Foundation have helped more than 2 million children, 100 million dollars Through our Sports Matter program, we support young athletes with equipment, registration fees, league fees, and playing fields.
“At Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of sport and its ability to shape the future.” Said rick jordanVice Chairman, DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation “As we celebrate Sports Matter’s 10th anniversary and our commitment to providing opportunities for youth to play sports, we are excited to launch this new grant initiative that will expand our reach and impact into even more communities across the country. I’m excited about it.”
To kick off its 10th anniversary effort, the Dicks Foundation's Sports Matters program will award 20 grants in the following areas: $10,000 up to 10 each pittsburgh-based organization holds grand opening at DICK'S House of Sport in Pittsburgh Friday, April 5th10 Boston-based organizations hold grand opening at Boston DICK'S House of Sports Friday, April 19th. Additional His 10th Anniversary Sports Grants will be awarded to youth sports organizations throughout the year.
In 2024, DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation will also partner with several organizations, including:
- Every Kid Sports helps pay for registration fees
- Good Sports provides equipment to youth in under-resourced areas
- LISC will build 20 stadiums, courts and additional infrastructure in high-need areas.
- Donors choose to support educators and coaches who keep kids in the game
To learn more about the Sports Matter program, join the Sports Matter community, or donate to Sports Matter, visit SportsMatter.org.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) inspires, supports and inspires confidence and excitement in all athletes by providing them with the personal equipment to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered at pittsburgh, a leading omnichannel retailer, serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands and Going Going Gone. and Warehouse Sale stores, online and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communication and scorekeeping.
With the belief that sport has the power to change lives, DICK'S is a long-time champion of youth sports and works to support under-resourced teams and athletes through our Sports Matters program and other communities. We have partnered with foundations to donate millions of dollars. Initiatives based on. Additional information about DICK's business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and job opportunities can be found at dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs, and on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. X.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to promote and enable participation in sports. It was established by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S philanthropic and philanthropic activities. With the belief that sports have the power to transform lives, the Dicks Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and grants to under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. We provide support. Additional information about DICK'S Foundation can be found at sportsmatter.org, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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