SPORTS
INSPIRE
The Sports Shed…
We would like to thank all of our supporters who have been here for us since 2009!
Our work of to providing sports-related resources to schools and organizations in Chicago will be coming to an end soon.
*Sports Shed operations are closed as of December 31st, 2023
It has been an amazing nearly 15 year run, serving Chicago’s youth in some of the most challenged communities. Through the end of this year we are continuing to do our best to make connections for needed athletic resources for the future!
What we do…
Supply Sports Gear
Sponsor Tournaments
Fund Tennis Programs
Provide Transportation
Donate Fitness Equipment
Organize Teen Golf Programs
Build and Restore Facilities
Kids Impacted
93,000
When kids play…
Better Physical Health
Better Mental Health
Better Academic Results
When kids do not play…
Higher Risk of Childhood Obesity
Higher Crime Rate.
More Smoking, Drug & Alcohol Use.
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Our Vision
All Chicago area kids should have access to quality athletic opportunities.
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Our Mission
We are gearing up kids for a better future by providing sports related resources to schools and organizations who lack the funding for successful athletics.
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Our Values
-Racial and economic equity
-Social justice
-Compassion for youth
-Community partnerships
