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The DICK’S Foundation continues to
present $75,000 grants to youth
athletic programs across the country
as part of the 75for75 Sports Matter
Program. Here are some of our
75for75
recipients from our second quarter.
COLUMBUS ICE: COLUMBUS,
OH
The mission is to Inspire Children
to
Excellence (ICE). Michael and Maree
Whitlow founded Columbus ICE in 2009
to promote health, education and
teamwork through sport to
under-resourced communities. This
past
May, the youth football organization
received a 75for75 grant.
“This grant will do so much for our
community,” said coach Michael
Whitlow. “Just knowing that we’re
going to have access to change lives
and continue to live our mission is
incredible."
Read
more and watch the video
here.
A STEP BEYOND: ESCONDIDO,
CA
A Step Beyond isn’t just a dance
program for children. It’s a safe
space and guiding road. The
organization gets students involved
in
the third grade and keeps them
engaged
through high school graduation by
offering free after-school dance
classes, academic support and family
and social services.
"Dance is a beautiful and powerful
way
of preparing youth for success in
life,” said James Wright, CEO of A
Step Beyond.
A Step Beyond was surprised with a
75for75 grant in June during its
annual dance recital. Wright said A
Step Beyond will use the $75,000 to
bring additional students into the
program.
Read
more and watch the video
here.
VERTUS HIGH SCHOOL:
ROCHESTER,
NY
Vertus High School is unlike any other. The non-profit all-boys public charter school works year-round to achieve its mission of “preparing leaders of character” by focusing on character growth, academics and athletics, and providing strong one-on-one mentoring to help each student succeed.
In June, the athletic department at the school was awarded a 75for75 grant. The $75,000 will be used to create bigger and safer athletic training facilities that will allow Vertus to hold two gym classes simultaneously.
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