Orlando City Soccer Foundation

Since 2016, the Foundation has installed and/or funded 15 gardens in central Florida. Poor nutrition and obesity are both challenges to low- income neighborhoods. Community gardens can mitigate some of the problems that plague urban areas. They can be a beneficial addition to many communitites by increasing the availability of nutritious foods, strengthening community ties, reducing enviromental hazards, reducing food miles and creating a more sustainable system.

The Foundation provided microgrants to schools and nonprofit organizations to promote school-based Soccer programs. We know that children who establish healthy lifestyle patterns at a young age will carry them, and their benefits, forward for the rest of their lives. As such, we supported schools and organizations that promote the game in their communities.

We also provided the following donations: Soccer equipment, art supplies, teaching aides and literature donated to community centers, nonprofit organizations, and local Soccer programs valued at 26k.