Who We Are
Clemente Sports and Arts Foundation provides arts and sports enrichment opportunities to children from Arizona families in need.
Every child has hidden talents and passions — sparked not by television or electronic devices, but by participating in programs that teach athletic, creative, and life skills. However, not every family can afford extracurricular activities for their children. Clemente Sports and Arts Foundation helps make it happen by underwriting registration and class fees, equipment, uniforms, shoes, and art supplies, giving children the ability to expand their worlds and reach their full potential.
As a parent we want our children to be happy and walk in the world with their heads held high. No matter how much we love and give to our children, the one thing we cannot give them self-confidence, and self-esteem. What we aim to help them achieve is a chance to feel empowered, to develop it in themselves.
Who We Serve
Currently limited to families/children grades K -12 residing in Arizona.
Expanding to other cities and states as our resources grow.
Income Requirements
Expenses are taken into consideration for eligibility (Rent/Mortgage, Car Payment and Insurance)
Household Size Annual Income
1 $12,880
2 $17,420
3 $21,960
4 $26,500
5 $31,040
6 $35,580
7 $40,120
8 $44,660
For families/households with more than 8 people, add $4,540 for each additional person.
Why It's Important
Poverty increases a child’s risk of experiencing behavioral, social and emotional and health challenges. Child poverty can also contribute to reduced skill-building opportunities and academic problems. Having access to coaches, sports and arts programs can help to stimulate their imaginations, coping and problem solving skills.
Why Parent's Are Struggling
According to a national parent survey from the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative and Utah State University’s Families in Sport Lab, children aged 6-18 from low-income families are six times more likely to quit sports at the recreational, club and high school levels for financial reasons than children from higher-income families.
The same survey cites the average annual cost per child playing a youth sport to be $693, which hovers around the averages for baseball ($660) and soccer ($537). The average costs take into account registration, equipment, travel, lessons and camps. However, the cost that exceeds all others is travel. Travel is a major part of the estimated $17 billion youth sports industry. On average, parents spend $650 in club dues per child and spend about $500 a weekend on tournament travel costs. (Source: https://azbigmedia.com) (Source: https://azbigmedia.com)
How we're helping communities
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to enriching the lives of the children in our communities. Our mission is to encourage individuality, creativity and innovation. Introduction of diverse perspectives to help foster collaboration, problem solving skills and communication; and empower children to be themselves.
Clemente Sports and Arts Foundation provides arts and sports enrichment opportunities to children from Arizona families in need.
Every child has hidden talents and passions — sparked not by television or electronic devices, but by participating in programs that teach athletic, creative, and life skills. However, not every family can afford extracurricular activities for their children. Clemente Sports and Arts Foundation helps make it happen by underwriting registration and class fees, equipment, uniforms, shoes, and art supplies, giving children the ability to expand their worlds and reach their full potential.
As a parent we want our children to be happy and walk in the world with their heads held high. No matter how much we love and give to our children, the one thing we cannot give them self-confidence, and self-esteem. What we aim to help them achieve is a chance to feel empowered, to develop it in themselves.
Who We Serve
Currently limited to families/children grades K -12 residing in Arizona.
Expanding to other cities and states as our resources grow.
Income Requirements
Expenses are taken into consideration for eligibility (Rent/Mortgage, Car Payment and Insurance)
Household Size Annual Income
1 $12,880
2 $17,420
3 $21,960
4 $26,500
5 $31,040
6 $35,580
7 $40,120
8 $44,660
For families/households with more than 8 people, add $4,540 for each additional person.
Why It's Important
Poverty increases a child’s risk of experiencing behavioral, social and emotional and health challenges. Child poverty can also contribute to reduced skill-building opportunities and academic problems. Having access to coaches, sports and arts programs can help to stimulate their imaginations, coping and problem solving skills.
Why Parent's Are Struggling
According to a national parent survey from the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative and Utah State University’s Families in Sport Lab, children aged 6-18 from low-income families are six times more likely to quit sports at the recreational, club and high school levels for financial reasons than children from higher-income families.
The same survey cites the average annual cost per child playing a youth sport to be $693, which hovers around the averages for baseball ($660) and soccer ($537). The average costs take into account registration, equipment, travel, lessons and camps. However, the cost that exceeds all others is travel. Travel is a major part of the estimated $17 billion youth sports industry. On average, parents spend $650 in club dues per child and spend about $500 a weekend on tournament travel costs. (Source: https://azbigmedia.com) (Source: https://azbigmedia.com)
How we're helping communities
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to enriching the lives of the children in our communities. Our mission is to encourage individuality, creativity and innovation. Introduction of diverse perspectives to help foster collaboration, problem solving skills and communication; and empower children to be themselves.
CLEMENTE SPORTS AND ARTS FOUNDATION, INC
We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. EIN 83-2523910. All the contributions are tax deductible.
No goods or services will be provided in exchange for the contribution.
No goods or services will be provided in exchange for the contribution.
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