Play Equity Fund

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When kids stop playing, they lose more than the game—they lose confidence, community, and opportunity. ????? Nearly 1 in 3 parents report their child has quit sports in the past two years. Let’s bring them back. #playequity #playbecauseitmatters

Exciting steps forward as CA State Assemblymember Tina McKinnor has introduced AB 749, which will study the creation of a California Department/Commission of Youth Sports! This legislation marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to close the play equity gap across the state and shows how thoughtful policy can help achieve our goals of making sports and recreational activities accessible to ALL California youth. Thank you Assemblymember McKinnor for your leadership and commitment to ensuring every young Californian has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive. #playequity

This weekend, LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund teamed up with SoLa Impact for the "Together We Rebuild" event, coming together to support families impacted by the LA fires. This event provided crucial resources and support, including free sports equipment, sportswear, and shoes for kids and families. Sending gratitude to Undefeated Inc. and Good Sports, Inc. for their partnership in this event. #PlayEquity

The Play Equity Fund and our coalition partners successfully advocated for $15M from Los Angeles County to be allocated towards sports-based youth development organizations across Los Angeles County as part of the Care First Community Investment. Twenty organizations received grants as a result of this advocacy, helping them secure resources to provide training, equipment, and free/low-cost programming so more kids could have an opportunity to play. See how the advocacy and funds have impacted organizations like Palmdale's Project Joy and Downey's Home Field Advantage #playequity

Happy #LunarNewYear! In this Year of the Snake, we're shedding old barriers that keep kids from accessing sports and play spaces. Every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive through play. Help us make it happen.

Every minute of play matters. Thank you to every parent, teacher, and administrator who believes in the power of play. Together, we're building a future where every child has the opportunity to play regardless of zip code #playequity

Dreams fuel good work and good work changes lives. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an example of courage, determination, conviction and hope. No hurdle too big, no obstacle insurmountable. He reminds us to get to dreaming and then get to work.?Happy #MLKDay

Our thoughts are with the people and communities impacted by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Links below to help support those impacted by the fires and crews on the ground. CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund: https://lnkd.in/gPY-uGU3 LA Fire Department Fund: https://supportlafd.org/ American Red Cross: https://lnkd.in/guV33BD Stay strong, and let's work together to keep each other safe.

Happy New Year from the Play Equity Fund!?Start 2025 off right by taking action and making a difference. Together, we can create opportunities for every child to play, grow, and thrive. The gift is in the giving—join us to champion equity and inspire change this year. Let’s make it happen, together! Contribute today: https://lnkd.in/gpZMUXpC