Make an Impact

When you give, you’re giving the youth of today,
hope for the future.

The Problem

Poor mental health is on the rise in children!

1 in 3

Adolescents in the United States experienced symptoms of an anxiety disorder (NIMH, 2021)

66%

Adolescents experiencing a major depressive episode increased 66% from 2005 to 2019 (CDC, 2021)

The Cause

Digital age

The youth today are the first generation to grow up with constant access to social media and digital gaming. These platforms can be useful for staying connected and informed, they can also create pressure to be “perfect” or “popular” online, lead to cyberbullying, and lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, contributing to the overall decline of the child’s mental health.

Academic pressure

Many young people face high levels of academic pressure, whether from parents, peers or themselves. The pressure to excel academically can lead to stress, anxiety and burnout.

Family and social factors

Family instability, trauma and social isolation all contribute to poor mental health outcomes and feelings of hopelessness about the future among young people.

Substance use

Substance use including, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs increases the risk of mental health problems and other risky behaviors among young people.

The CHAMP Solution

Addressing the complex factors contributing to poor mental health outcomes among young people requires a multifaceted approach that involves families, schools, healthcare providers, communities and extracurricular activities. CHAMP serves to improve the mental health and academic performance of the youth while giving them hope for the future.

Improved Academic Performance

Sports help youth to be better contributors to society. Research shows a child’s involvement in sports is linked to higher grades, lower dropout rate, reduced truancy and lower crime rates.

  • 95% of Fortune 500 executives participated in high school sports
  • 96% of dropouts in 14 school districts in 7 regions of the nation were not participating in an athletic program.

Improved Mental Health

Children who participate in sports report; Higher levels of confidence and self esteem, lower levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms, Improved personal and social skills

Hope for the Future

Youth who have a mentor are;

  • 55% more likely to enroll in college
  • 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities than those who do not have a mentor

Sports and Mentorship Reduce Substance Abuse

  • 20% to 25% less likely to use drugs than those who do not (NIDA)
  • Having a mentor makes a child 46% less likely to try illegal drugs and 27% less likely to try alcohol.

Make an Impact

  • $100
  • $500
  • $1000
  • $1500
  • $2000

A $100 annual donation will grant a child access to:
  • Every open-gym session (44)
  • Every professional led lunch & learn mentor session (12)
  • Attend 4 High School Basketball Games
  • Attend 2 College Basketball Games

A $500 annual donation will grant a child access to:
  • Every open-gym session (44)
  • Every professional led lunch & learn mentor session (12)
  • Attend 4 High School Basketball Games
  • Attend 2 College Basketball Games

A $1000 annual donation will grant a child access to:
  • Every open-gym session (44)
  • Every professional led lunch & learn mentor session (12)
  • Attend 4 High School Basketball Games
  • Attend 2 College Basketball Games

A $1500 annual donation will grant a child access to:
  • Every open-gym session (44)
  • Every professional led lunch & learn mentor session (12)
  • Attend 4 High School Basketball Games
  • Attend 2 College Basketball Games

A $2000 annual donation will grant a child access to:
  • Every open-gym session (44)
  • Every professional led lunch & learn mentor session (12)
  • Attend 4 High School Basketball Games
  • Attend 2 College Basketball Games

Make a Lasting Impact!