Celebrating 10 years of soccer, education and youth leadership
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. We are learning to live in a new normal while we long for the days pre Covid19. One thing that has remained a constant is our commitment to the kids in our programs and their communities.
This year marks our 10-year anniversary. We had been planning a big community celebration with plenty of fanfare but instead we are opting to stay safe and only mildly shouting it from the rooftops. It is a big milestone for which we all should take pride.
I reached out to our Founder and Friend Kona Shen and asked her to reflect on what this anniversary means to her.
“I founded GOALS with a grassroots mentality. Local communities would build long-lasting solutions based on the needs that they identified. Kids would have a dedicated program to play, eat, and learn. Soccer would serve as a catalyst for change, and we would help communities improve daily life with an emphasis on gender equality and local leadership. Of everything that our extended team has accomplished, I am most proud of the fact that we have stuck around. We have deep roots in the communities we serve, and our donors have demonstrated an incredible commitment to supporting long-term change."
Our commitment to this work is only realized with the help of our supporters. We need your help now more than ever to keep our programs running.
By making a gift you are providing hope and inspiration to keep going. We currently need to raise 15K in team sponsorship funds by the end of the year. We can match each gift dollar to dollar for any gifts given between now and December 28th. And this makes your gift go even farther. Gifts may be made online or by check mailed to the address below.
From all of us at Team GOALS we appreciate your continued support!