HELP US LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD

The benefits of youth sports—and the opportunities that come with them—should not be limited to only those who can afford them.

Every child deserves the chance to play, and every young person deserves access to pathways that lead beyond the game.

The 18th Ward provides free to low-cost youth sports programming while also creating workforce development opportunities for older youth.
Through our model, participants don’t just play— they grow into paid roles as coaches, mentors, and leaders.

We remove barriers so every child can access sports and every young person can access opportunity.