Laureus Sport for Good USA

Today we are excited to release our latest research report entitled Sports-Based Youth Development: Hitting a Home Run in Social and Emotional Learning Outcomes This study, funded by The Allstate Foundation, found that substantially more young people in SBYD programs develop SEL skills than those attending non-sports programs. We want to thank Hello Insight for their help conducting this study, which reinforces the importance of our sector as a whole.... For more information on key findings and to read the full report click here: https://laureususa.com//youth-sports-promote-social-emoti/ #SportforGood #SEL #SBYD

We’re celebrating Black History Month! Spotlighting: Muhammad Ali While his success as a boxer is widely respected, Muhammad’s greatest triumphs have taken place outside the ringas a leader and champion of equality. Through his humanitarian efforts, he is one of the athletes who has contributed most to make this world a better place. ... Muhammad Ali paid tribute to Laureus’ founding patron Nelson Mandela as a symbol of forgiveness who inspired others to "reach for what appeared to be impossible." #BlackHistoryMonth #SportforGood

Happy Wednesday, #SportforGood family! Question: Are you or do you know a non-profit that is tackling everyday problems through innovative solutions? We are excited to share this funding opportunity from our partner NBCUniversal! NBCUniversal’s Project Innovation grant challenge will award nearly $3.5 million to non-profits that are making a positive change in select cities across the US. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/2LO0ElG Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 12 in both English and Spanish!

We've listened, we've learned and now we are excited to share our redesigned Organizational Membership with you all! Please join us for a Sport for Good Membership Webinar on Tuesday, January 26th at 11am EST to hear more. . During this event, our team will share information on updated membership benefits and commitments and what to expect moving forward, as well as answer any questions. We hope to see you all there! . Register in advance for this meeting here: https://bit.ly/3nUnXHT

Today we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and everyday we are grateful for the legacy he left behind. While we have come so far there is still work to be done to reach his dream of justice for all. We will continue to do our part using the power of sport #MLKDay

Sport for Good family in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans and NYC: Funding opportunity now open! If you are a non-profit using sport or physical activity to drive youth development outcomes in one of these cities, we hope you’ll apply Here is the link for more information: https://laureususa.com//request-for-proposals-atlanta-chi/