Building a Better Future for Youth in Arizona
Through an innovative partnership between three leading organizations, Athletes for Arizona (AFA) delivers physical activity programming, education on healthy living, mental health education, and increased sports participation in elementary and middle schools across Arizona.
A partnership between the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF), Athletes for Hope, and The Be Kind People Project, the initiative is designed to support youth in underserved communities, with a focus on three main pillars:
- Education
- Mental and Physical Health
- Advocacy and Equity
Learn more about opportunities available to schools – including how schools can apply for the pilot program – by visiting AFA’s website.
If you are an athlete or coach and want to get involved with AFA, please send us an email!
AFA and Women’s History Month
During the month of March, AFH was proud to share virtual conversations in celebration of Women’s History Month. Hosted by AFH’s Joy Burke, these discussions highlighted female athletes and organizations in Arizona.
About the Arizona Community Foundation
Arizona is home to many current and retired professional athletes who give back to the community in important ways. Through ACF’s Center for Sports and Philanthropy, professional sports teams and athletes have a trusted, local, nonprofit partner in charitable giving. The Center for Sports Philanthropy has longstanding partnerships with the Suns, Coyotes, Fiesta Bowl, and individual professional athletes. Its Sports Fund of Arizona has donated over $7 million in the past three years to over 125 sports programs statewide. ACF currently has over $1.1 billion in assets and has made over $1.1 billion in grants since its inception. Learn more about ACF here.
