Impact in Numbers
10,000 +
Athletic Gear Donated
8
ChaptersÂ
7
Countries
What Brings You Here Today?
Why Fit For Change Exists
63% of parents will pay $1200 to $6000 per year for sports participation, with nearly 1 in 5 paying more than $12,000 a year (Pandya, 2021).
24%
Participation rate for youth in homes earning under $25,000 per year (Aspen Institute, 2022).
40%
Participatioin rate for youth in homes earning over $100,000 per year (Aspen Insitute, 2022).Â
46%
Increase in average cost of youth sports since 2019, now over $1,000 per year (Aspen Insitute, 2025).
Mission
Our mission is to ensure every child has reliable, safe, and free or low-cost access to sports. We remove the barriers that keep kids from participating, whether cost, location, or opportunity, so that they can move, play, and learn on their own terms. We believe in the power of sports and fitness to promote wellness and personal development.Â
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We gather and distribute new and gently used athletic equipment, apparel, and footwear to create opportunities for underserved youth in sports.
How it Works
Collect
We collect and purchase new and gently used athletic gear through community donations, equipment drives, and our partners.
Prepare
We inspect and organize every donation, then match gear with requests submitted by schools and youth sports organizations.
Donate
We deliver gear to schools, sports organizations, and community partners, helping young atheltes get in the game.
News & Stories
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