In Nairobi, Kenya, a group of young athletes launched the “Kicks for Kids” campaign, collecting and distributing over 1,000 pairs of gently used athletic shoes to children in underserved communities. Initiated by a local soccer academy, the campaign quickly gained momentum, drawing donations from across the globe and inspiring neighboring clubs to participate. This grassroots effort not only provided essential footwear but also fostered community engagement and support for youth sports development.
In Huntington, West Virginia, students and coaches initiated the “Building a Better Huntington” campaign to raise funds for renovating the boys’ locker room, reducing participation fees, and covering other sports-related expenses. This community-driven effort aims to enhance athletic facilities and make sports more accessible to all students, reflecting a commitment to improving youth sports infrastructure and fostering inclusivity.
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SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING APRIL 20, 2025
- April 14 — The Los Angeles Kings shut out the Edmonton Oilers 5–0, clinching the No. 2 seed in the Pacific Division as the NHL regular season concluded.
- April 14 — The Chicago Blackhawks edged the Montreal Canadiens 4–3 in a shootout, with Frank Nazar netting the winning goal and spoiling Ivan Demidov’s NHL debut.
- April 14 — The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 6–4, handing Stars head coach Peter DeBoer his first six-game losing streak with the franchise.
- April 15 — The New Jersey Devils secured a 5–4 overtime win against the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of their NHL Playoff series, narrowing the series deficit.
- April 15 — The St. Louis Blues clinched a Stanley Cup Playoff berth with a dominant 6–1 victory over the Utah Hockey Club, scoring four goals in the first period.
- April 15 — The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 4–2, highlighted by Jasson Domínguez’s clutch three-run double in the sixth inning.
- April 15 — The Philadelphia Phillies overcame the San Francisco Giants 6–4, with Matt Chapman’s three-run homer proving decisive.
- April 17 — The New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6–3, highlighted by Oswaldo Cabrera’s solo home run in the fifth inning.
- April 17 — The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 6–4 victory over the Miami Marlins, with a strong offensive performance leading to the win.
- April 17 — The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Washington Nationals 1–0 in a tightly contested game, showcasing dominant pitching performances.
- April 18 — The Buffalo Sabres edged the Philadelphia Flyers 5–4 in NHL action, while the Toronto Maple Leafs triumphed over the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 in overtime.
- April 18 — The New York Yankees narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1–0, with a strong pitching performance securing the win.
- April 18 — The Atlanta Braves hosted the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series, with both teams aiming to improve their records.
- April 19 — The Indiana Pacers dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 117–98 in Game 1 of their first-round series, with Pascal Siakam leading the charge.
- April 19 — The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Los Angeles Lakers 117–95 in Game 1, with Anthony Edwards delivering a standout performance.
- April 19 — The Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6–2, with Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch hitting consecutive home runs in a four-run second inning.
- April 19 — The Tampa Bay Rays edged the New York Yankees 10–8, with key contributions from their lineup securing the win.
- April 20 — The Golden State Warriors secured a 95–85 win over the Houston Rockets in their first-round matchup.
- April 20 — The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 6–2 in Game 1 of their first-round series.
- April 20 — The New York Yankees shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 4–0. Max Fried pitched a dominant game, allowing only two hits and striking out ten over seven innings.
- April 20 — The Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly defeated the Texas Rangers 1–0. The game’s only run came from Freddie Freeman’s RBI single in the sixth inning.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 24 — 2025 NFL Draft
- April 24 — Rethinking Philanthropy: An Uncharitable Screening for Nonprofit Leaders
- April 25 — Big Bash
- April 28 — Abuse in Sports Roundtable West Region
- April 28 — Par for Possibilities: A Civitan Golf Classic
- April 29 — Abuse in Sports Roundtable Midwest Region
- April 29 — FIFA World Cup 2026: Driving the Legacy of Health & Wellness through Soccer
- April 30 — Youth Leadership Summit
- May 2 — Dick Vitale Gala
- May 2 — Women Coaches Symposium
- May 3 — Caleb’s Assist 4th Annual Golf Tournament
- May 5 — 3rd Annual Putt for Passion presented by Thrivent
- May 5 — Sebonack Golf Outing
- May 8 — PhilanthropyMiami IGNITE! 2025 Conference: Leading Boldly, Together
- May 9 — City Champs Fundraiser
- May 9 — 2025 Step Back Foundation Golf Outing
- May 21 — Chicago Run Marathon Ball
- May 23 — Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp
- May 24 — Sports Agent Bootcamp
- June 4 — Sport For Good Atlanta
- June 7 — 4th Annual PGM’S Wear Orange Gun Violence Community Unity Awareness Event
- June 9 — Warrick Dunn Charities 12th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
- June 10 — FAN4Kids Annual Benefit
- June 10 — SBJ Brand Innovation Summit
- June 16 — Birdies Fore Bounce
- June 20 — Empowering the Future of NIL, Athlete Branding & Entrepreneurship
- June 21– 2025 Chicago Adaptive Open
- June 24 — 2025 Chip in for Girls
- June 26 — Sports Philanthropy World
- July 15 — RPFPC 2025 Golf Tournament
- July 18 — WISER Symposium
- September 9 — Community Trust Symposium
- September 22 — Northwestern Wildcat Golf Day
- November 7 — Get in the Game
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MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Head Coach – Women’s Basketball, Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi
- Head Coach – Women’s Softball, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- Director of Women’s Basketball Operations, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Facilities Intern, McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas
- Head Coach – Women’s Golf, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia
- Director of Sports Information, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
- Community Outreach Director, Joshua’s Camp Foundation, Remote
- Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator, LifeSmart Education, Remote
- Community Engagement and Development Coordinator, Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, Garrett, Indiana
- Nonprofit Fundraising Executive, Stand 1st Foundation, Remote
- Sports Youth Development Professional, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Omaha, Nebraska
- Nonprofit Executive Director, OAK-C Together We Tee, Manchester, Connecticut
- Part-Time Youth Sports Coordinator, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County, Trenton, New Jersey
- Soccer Academy Coach, YMCA of Central Texas, Round Rock, Texas
- Assistant Camp Director, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Loudoun, Virginia
- Executive Director, ParaCliffHangers, Remote, United States
- Director – Foundation, Inter Miami CF LLC, Coral Gables, Florida
- Associate Executive Director, YMCA – Huntington Avenue Branch, Boston, Massachusetts
- Senior Camp Counselor, YMCA of Metropolitan Washington – Silver Spring Branch, Silver Spring, Maryland
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