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Fit For Change is a nonprofit organization that provides athletic gear, apparel, and footwear to schools and youth sports organizations across our chapter locations. Approved organizations receive access to our Gear Request Program. Learn more below.
Gear Request Program
About the Program
1. Your Organization Registers for Donation Requests
A one-time registration establishes your organization in the program. The organization signs a simple one-page participation acknowledgment that designates a primary program contact. This is a donation arrangement, not a business partnership, which makes it straightforward for schools and organizations to participate.
2. Authorized Staff Submit Requests
Counselors, social workers, athletic directors, coaches, and teachers are the people best positioned to identify young athletes facing financial barriers. When a staff member identifies a student who needs gear support, they submit a request through our online form. Authorized requestors are designated by your organization, not by us. We do not vet individual students or accept self-referrals. Requests come exclusively from authorized staff, who prequalify children as being in need
3. We Review and Fulfill Requests
We review incoming requests and process fulfillment based on inventory availability. How and when gear is delivered depends on your organization's schedule and programs. For example, a school with defined seasonal sports will receive gear differently than a school operating solely on year-round physical education, or a school with students focused on independent sports outside of school. We discuss
delivery timing and logistics individually with each school or sports organizaition to align with their schedule and needs.
4. Your Organization Distributes to the Athlete
A designated staff member receives the gear and distributes it to the child. How and when that happens is entirely within your organization's discretion.Â
Get the Gear You Need
Eligibility Requirements
Your organization must meet the following standards: ​
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Serve children and/or adolescents (under the age of 18)
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Be located in a region currently served by Fit For Change
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Provide opportunities for physical activity for children
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For Schools:
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Title I and other high-need schools
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For other organizations:
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must serve low-income communities and individuals
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Before you Apply
Please note:​
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Fit For Change accepts requests from eligible youth-serving organizations. We do not accept individual athlete or family requests at this time
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Fit For Change reserves the right to prioritize requests based on mission alignment, need, and available resources.
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Submitting an application does not guarantee that gear will be provided
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Donated items may not be sold, exchanged, or used for commercial purposes​
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Organizations will be asked to share feedback or impact information after receiving gear
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