Fc Cincinnati Foundation

Mini pitch:fccf works with partners to revitalize underutilized tennis or basketball courts, turning them into mini soccer pitches, and providing kids with a safe space to play the sport. These mini pitches are utilized for fccf and other programming along with free play for kids (and adults) in the neighborhoods they serve. In 2024, fc cincinnati foundation invested in one mini pitch build in the cincinnati area (booker t washington). This includes new pitch builds, upgrades to existing mini pitches, and accruals for future mini pitch builds.

Soccer unites:this program has two components. The first component has local kids participating in a twelve week soccer curriculum and receiving free soccer equipment while learning to play the game and live an active lifestyle. In 2024, 11,610 children were reached in-person. In the second component of the soccer unites program, fc cincinnati club ambassador omar cummings visits schools throughout the region for gym class take-overs where he and fccf staff teach kids to play soccer and build upon programming as kids improve. Visits take place once per week for a 4-6 week period.

West end soccer team:the west end pride gets kids from the west end involved in say east soccer. With coaches, equipment and team management provided by fccf staff, kids are able to participate in rec league soccer with their peers from other areas in our community. 559 children participated in 2024.

West end community building and social justice support:fc cincinnati foundation provides support to organizations within the west end community as well as those working on social justice causes.

Stay in the game!:fc cincinnati foundation joined the state-wide stay in the game! Campaign to tackle chronic absenteeism. Fc cincinnati foundation's role is to partner with districts to provide activations, player messages (in-person or digitally) and incentives to encourage better attendance.