Just outside the Aspen Institute Sports and Society Program’s Project Play Summit last month, I saw a good sign, literally and figuratively. Standing on an easel, the sign read: “We envision an America in which all children have the opportunity to be active through sports.”
Continue readingSharks Foundation’s 50/50 Raffle
As the beneficiary of the 50/50 Raffle presented by Black Oak Casino Resort conducted at the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks game on October 30th against New York Rangers, Fit Kids received $6,795.
Continue readingLakers Give Fit Kids an Assist
The Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation has given Fit Kids $5,000, supporting the organization’s continued growth in bringing its structured fitness program to underserved youth in the L.A. area.
Continue readingRaley’s Family of Fine Foods
Raley’s Family of Fine Foods, including Nob Hill, has made its first gift to Fit Kids, supporting fitness programs for underserved youth in San Mateo County, CA.
Continue readingMeet Navita Wilson as Director of Programs for Fit Kids
This Q&A shows her humor, her insight into the challenges facing underserved youth, and her passion for the Fit Kids mission.
Continue readingIntero Foundation Renews Support
The foundation’s gift of $18,150 will support Fit Kids programs that impact youth in San Jose public schools.
Continue readingA’s Community Fund Invests in Fit Kids
The Oakland Athletics have committed $15,000 to Fit Kids for the coming school year, funding programs at three schools.
Continue readingAshley Hunter Radio Interview
Fit Kids Founder Ashley Hunter phoned into the “Sports Econ 101” radio show on the Sports Byline USA network.
Continue readingFit Kids in Atherton Living Magazine
Talk to any of the hundreds of elementary school children in underserved communities who benefit from The Fit Kids Foundation programs, and you are likely to hear a common refrain. With a gap-toothed grin comes some variation of “I love Fit Kids!”
Continue readingFit Kids receives grant from Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
Fit Kids is honored to be among the recipients of more than $1.5 million donated by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to charities serving over 1 million youth in the Los Angeles Area.
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