Atlanta United Supports Soccer in the Streets’ During COVID-19
The club gives back by offering community resources, volunteer opportunities and an operational grant to Soccer in the Streets
Today the Atlanta United Foundation announced that it will be providing Soccer In The Streets funding to assist with operations during COVID19.
“We are so fortunate to have a partner like Atlanta United during this time," said Executive Director, Phil Hill. "We recognize in times like this we have to adapt. The needs of our youth, their families and communities have significantly shifted. There is a real risk that the education of our kids will suffer through this period and we want to help. For this reason, we have launched a new creative learning program that pairs soccer skills and fun creative learning activities like reading, writing and drawing. Our coaches have a trusted place in the community and allowing them to play a positive role in building healthy bodies and healthy minds is so important ."
The program is underway and the initial response from parents and kids is really encouraging. Here’s Coach Tony providing more detail: https://youtu.be/xMxMKHeJI44
In addition to the direct support provided to Soccer In The Streets, the Atlanta United Foundation is launching the Atlanta United community resources page, found at atlutd.com/communitypartners. The page will house information on how the club and its partners are collaborating with organizations throughout the Atlanta area to offer a variety of resources such as access to food, childcare, financial relief, local ride-share, fitness opportunities and restaurants offering take-out or delivery. The resources page also outlines virtual along with safe and compliant in-person volunteering opportunities, including food packing and delivery, blood drives and cash donations.
“A core value of our club is giving back to others, whether it’s through grant giving to a valued partner like Soccer in the Streets, or providing a central place where our community can go to learn about contributing during these challenging times,” said Atlanta United President Darren Eales. “There are many ways to give back either virtually or through safe volunteering opportunities. We hope the community resources page will help to encourage our fans to engage and support in a way that works best for them.”
Soccer In The Streets is also looking at other ways to utilize its staff and coaches to help serve the community during this period. In partnership with a local city restaurant, we will be piloting a hot meal service so we can help deliver nutrition to our kids. More is to follow, so check back in.