TRANSFORMING YOUNG LIVES
We are a 501c3 that strives to provide children in under-resourced communities with high-quality sports experiences. Sports participation positively impacts children and adolescents' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For five years, we’ve worked to identify and remove the barriers that deprive under-resourced households of the opportunities to participate in sports.
TEAMING UP FOR REAL CHANGE
ShareWaves is proud to be recognized as a 2023 Aspen Institute Project Play Champion. 10 years ago, Aspen launched #ProjectPlay to help build healthy kids through sports. ShareWaves programs help kids grow and succeed by delivering tangible impact to those with the fewest opportunities.
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ShareWaves partners with national thought leaders, coaches, and sports figures to learn from their expertise and pool resources to further our commitment to increasing participation and access to youth sports in Kansas City.
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In 2019, HHS announced the National Youth Sports Strategy. We are proud to join over 3000 organizations as NYSS Champions, working to unite US youth sports culture around a shared vision: one day, all youth will have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports.
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“THE AVERAGE CHILD QUITS SPORTS BY AGE 11.
31% OF KIDS 15 AND OLDER WERE CONSIDERED ‘INSUFFICIENTLY ACTIVE.'”
- NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SPORTS, THE ASPEN INSTITUTE & WHO -
OUR STRATEGIES FOR IMPACT
Removing cost as a barrier to play equity by providing front-line targeted micro-grants to children who cannot afford sports.
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Supporting programs that deliver high-quality, group-based physical education and sports training to children in disparaged communities.
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Equipping coaches, teachers, and parents with social/emotional skill sets that support a child’s holistic development.
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