Introducing The IOWA Foundation’s 2024-25 Camps presenting sponsor, Prairie Meadows! We are proud to partner with @prairie_meadows to support the communities where we live, work, & play. This $10,000 grant will allow us to serve over 1,000 youth in Des Moines and Polk County that may not have access to these opportunities otherwise.

DEITY Fastpitch Softball has officially launched! We were able to help partner on their first event on the Northside of Des Moines. Thank you to Coach Stiles and the SEP Rams team that came out to help these participants learn the game.

Round ✌🏼 of the Des Moines Official Leadership Program with Umps Care. Registration is open for teens 13-18 years old to learn more about umpiring baseball and softball. Participants will also learn about leadership, financial literacy, professional development and more. Register here: https://umpscare.com/official-leadership-program-registration/

Help us bring back the Official Leadership Program for aspiring teen umpires aged 13-18! We’re getting closer to our goal and every donation makes a difference. Whether it’s $20 or $250, your support can help empower the next generation of leaders. Donate today and be a part of their journey! #Leadership #Umpires #UmpsCare #Iowa #DesMoines

We are excited to partner with DEITY Fastpitch on this clinic for 1st-3rd graders at Des Moines North! Please help spread the word to those who may be interested in giving softball a try. We’ll take care of the equipment! Register: https://www.deityfastpitch.org/registration

Check out some highlights from the 2024 Des Moines TnT Football Camp! Shoutout to @stonerproductions_ for putting this video together!

Thank you to all who made the 2024 Des Moines TnT Football Campa success! More pictures and videos to come in the near future. Shoutout to the @iowaswarm and @gvvikingfb for providing players to coach up the future of football! Thank you to @dsmh2o and @atlanticbottling for keeping the campers hydrated on this hot day.

We are thrilled to announce that four Iowa Hawkeye football players will be joining us at the TnT Football Camp at Hoover High School on June 22nd, all thanks to the incredible support of the SWARM (@iowaswarm)! We know 400 youth that are ready to learn and excited to take their game to the next level being coached by these top athletes! They join former Hawkeyes and founders of the camp, Tim Dwight and Tavian Banks. #SWARM #TnTFootballCamp #IowaHawkeyes #FootballCamp #IowaSwarm

Newton TnT Football Camp was a blast! Huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers and enthusiastic participants who made this event a huge success. Thank you to the United Way Jasper County and Newton High School for partnering with us to make this possible.

🌟 Volunteers needed for the Iowa Games (@iowagames) 🌟 Be a part of something amazing this summer by volunteering at the 2024 Iowa Games! 🏅 Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or just love giving back to the community, they need YOU to help make this event unforgettable. Sign up today and be a vital part of the action! ➡️ https://bit.ly/SG2024-Volunteer For more information on the Iowa Games or if you’re interested in registering as a participant, visit www.iowagames.org. #IowaGames #Volunteer2024 #Community #Sports #GiveBack #Iowa

Although we missed grabbing pictures of the participants on Tuesday during the Live Healthy Iowa Kids Track Meet in Des Moines. We still wanted to give a shoutout to the volunteers from the DSM North Girls Track team, Valley Girls Wrestling team, Waukee APEX and DSM Christian (not pictured). Another shoutout to the DSM East and Hoover Boys Track teams who came to support the kids and be recognized for qualifying for State Track. #LHIK #TrackMeet #DesMoines

🌟 Kick-off the summer with a FCA Soccer Camp! 🌟 ⚽️ Calling all 3rd-8th graders in the Des Moines area! We are thrilled to team up with Des Moines Public Schools and Fellowship of Christian Athletes for a summer soccer experience you won’t forget. Join us at the brand-new Mediacom Stadium and elevate your game! 🏆 Whether you’re dribbling towards becoming a soccer star or just love the game, the camp is designed to boost your soccer IQ and character. Get ready for top-notch training with college soccer players leading drills, and FCA staff coaching you every step of the way. 📆 Dates: - Tuesday, June 11 & Thursday, June 13 ⏰ Time: - 3rd-5th Grade: 4:30pm-5:30pm - 6th-8th Grade: 6:00pm-7:00pm 📍 Location: Mediacom Stadium, Des Moines 📝 Don’t miss out on the chance to play, learn, and grow this summer! Register now and secure your spot for an unforgettable soccer adventure. 🔗 For more info and to register, scan the QR code in the image or visit the website. #SoccerCamp #YouthSoccer #DesMoines #YouthSports #SummerCamp #FCA #TheIOWAFoundation #MediacomStadium #DMPS #ImpactfulOpportunitiesWithAthletes

The Waukee YMCA (@waukeeymca) is partnering with USA Basketball (@usabasketball) to bring the Open Court program to the Des Moines Metro. This program connects children to local facilities with the goal of encouraging basketball participation in a fun and safe environment. The free-play atmosphere provides a unique experience as children decide how to engage with the game under the supervision of USA Basketball licensed coaches, and children earn prizes for participating, including prizes on their third, fifth and seventh sessions. Participation is FREE of cost.

Check out this awesome event from our partners at the United Way of Jasper County! Facebook Event here: https://fb.me/e/4uTFXsmvN There’s also still time to sign up for the Newton TnT Football Camp that the UWJC is helping to bring to Jasper County on Thursday, June 6th! More details can be found on the Facebook Event page or by visiting the link below. https://theiowafoundation.leagueapps.com/leagues/multi-sport/4185359-newton-tnt-football-camp

The Des Moines Elite Youth Football Club’s Tackle Football ($150), Flag Football ($50) and Cheer ($60) registrations are open for the 2024 season! They have also been hosting preseason workouts at Ashfield Park on Saturdays. Reach out for more details! Register Here: https://www.dsmvenom.org/registration

Players from @cyclonefb stopped by King Elementary this morning to visit with 2nd-5th Grade classrooms. They read stories and answered questions about teamwork, academics, nutrition and more. There were lots of excited future Cyclones sporting their @isu4upromise shirts and eager to learn more about going to school at Iowa State.

Thank you to the five players from the Iowa State Women’s Volleyball team that read, answered questions, took pictures and signed autographs at Moulton Elementary for the 3rd graders!

The IOWA Foundation is proud to partner with the We Will Collective, Champions for Literacy, and ISU4U Promise in two DMPS elementary schools to focus on literacy. This week, we’re bringing the energy and passion of Cyclone student athletes from the volleyball 🏐 and football 🏈 teams directly into the classrooms! They’ll be sharing stories and fostering a love of reading with the bright young minds at Moulton and King. Let’s hear it for the Cyclone student athletes as they show our kids the power of reading. There will be more opportunities to support your favorite Cyclones through initiatives like this through the We Will Collective! #LeadAndRead #WeWillCollective #ChampionsForLiteracy #ISU4UPromise #CycloneAthletesGiveBack #CommunityEngagement #LiteracyMatters #IowaStateUniversity #TheIOWAFoundation #DesMoines #Iowa

🏈 Join us on Saturday, June 22 for our TnT Football Camp at Hoover High School! 🌟 Former Hawkeye legends Tim Dwight, Tavian Banks, and Rodney Filer are back to inspire and train the next generation of football stars in grades 3rd-8th! Learn football techniques, nutrition tips, and the importance of an active lifestyle. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn from the best! Register now and secure your spot! Link in bio.

The Youth Running Program is back for year two! This time with a new location.📍 We’re open to all youth in grades K-8th! Join us for a 5-week program at Duke Williams Stadium starting June 4th! 🗓️ Improve your skills, make new friends, and have a blast staying active! For more information and to register, visit our website or click the link in our bio. 🏃‍♂️💨

Harding Middle School is hosting an equipment drive for their students. See the graphic for how you can help. If you’d like to donate funds to help support the procurement of these items please reach out to let us know.

Check out the video from last Saturday’s @umps_care Official Leadership Program hosted at Hoover High School. MLB Umpire and Urbandale native, Pat Hoberg, stopped by to share advice with the youth participating in the program. Participants learned about leadership skills, umpiring mechanics and more from instructors on Saturday. Four more weeks of the program before we get them out working games this Spring!

We are excited to partner with the @livehealthyiowa to bring their Track & Field event to Des Moines. The top two finishers in the 7-8 through 13-14 divisions will qualify for the State Meet in Marshalltown on June 1. Register through the link in our bio or by visiting bit.ly/DSM-Track

Big News! Iowa native, Pat Hoberg, will be joining the @umps_care Official Leadership program for a hands-on clinic. Classes will be Wednesdays only now with three optional hands-on clinics on Saturdays. Register via the link in our bio! https://www.umpscare.com/official-leadership-program-registration/

We are excited to partner with @umps_care to continue to honor the legacy of Eric Cooper. Our goal is to help introduce and increase the number of umpires in baseball/softball in Iowa. Register ⬇️ https://www.umpscare.com/official-leadership-program-registration/

Youth from DMPS (@desmoinespublicschools) had their first experience with floor hockey tonight! They learned the basics from Iowa Wild (@iowawild) and Des Moines Bucs (@bucshockey) players, received autographs and even got to scrimmage each other.

Yesterday we helped play a small part in hosting a free indoor soccer tournament at the Grubb YMCA for four DMPS elementary schools. Thank you to Luis, FCA (@centraliowafca) and the Iowa Demon Hawks (@iowademonhawks) for bringing this program together.

We are less than $4,000 away from our $40,000 fundraising goal for 2023. We have doubled the amount fundraised from last year already when we raised $17,000. You can help support The IOWA Foundation by donating on Facebook/Instagram, our website, Venmo, etc.

Impactful Opportunities With Athletes only happens with great partners. Thank you to the @wewillcollective and the Iowa State Basketball players for creating a memory that kids in @desmoinesparks will remember forever.

The @iawolves and @dmymca are partnering for another season of the Iowa Wolves Metro League at the John R. Grubb YMCA! • Open to high school students who do not play on their school's basketball team • Freshman/Sophomore and Junior/Senior division • Season starts November 27th • $25 per player, includes game jersey REGISTER HERE: dmymca.org/basketball

We are excited to play a small part in helping bring this event together with many other key partners. It’s awesome to see student athletes using their platform to emphasize the importance of childhood literacy. Bonus Points: King Elementary is an @isu4upromise school

Iowa State staff and student-athletes participated in the annual Story County Blast Back to School supply drive. Overall their efforts helped: • Collect over 32,000 individual school supplies • Pack over 1,200 backpacks • Raise over $19,000 https://www.blastbacktoschool.org/

Inaugural Run at Riverview ✅ We had ~75 participants between our Fun Run and charity 5k! Participants helped fundraise over $4.4k and counting for their teams. Thank you everyone who helped make this event a success!

The Iowa Wolves Read to Achieve program is back for 2023-24! Learn more about how students, teachers and schools can participate to win prizes for achieving their reading goals.

Checkout our Run at Riverview plaques, medals and t-shirts! There’s still time to sign up for August 5th at bit.ly/RiverviewRun

Only 25 days until the Run at Riverview Park! We’ve been setting goals at our Youth Running Program each week. Week 1 we talked about hydration and passed out water bottles. Week 2 participants got to enjoy fruits after practice. Week 3 🔜 Sign Up: bit.ly/RiverviewRun

Yesterday we kicked off our Youth Running Program (K-8th) at Riverview Park. Thank you to the XC Coaches from Des Moines East and Lincoln for coming out to support this initiative. Another thank you to Fitness Sports for the popsicles and 5-2-1-0 for the water bottles to keep our participants hydrated.

Check out our very own highlights from TnT Football Camp on Saturday! Thank you to @macmedia121 and @loganmhock for capturing these awesome interviews and moments from camp. YouTube: https://youtu.be/kG8ZdK8Bhgw

We partnered with TnT Football Camps to host a FREE camp at Des Moines Hoover today. Almost 400 youth came out to learn the game from Tim Dwight, Tavian Banks, Rodney Filer, Iowa State players, Hoover coaches and other NFL & college players. We are grateful to these coaches, volunteers and sponsors who made this possible for our community.

Another incredible @rallyforreidfoundation Football Camp! Over $95k raised (and counting) to support children and families impacted by childhood cancer. @jakegervase30 and @hawkeyefootball alumni support for this event is unparalleled.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2023 TnT Football Camp at Hoover High School! Being able to offer this camp for FREE to 400 kids would not be possible without their financial and in-kind donations.

Add some PLAY to your day on June 24! Join us celebrating the lifelong value of sport & play. Get out and be active with kids and share the fun with #PlayDay2023 and support #PlayEquityNow @playequityfund @la84foundation

Tavian and Tim went on @who13news today to talk about the upcoming TnT Football Camp on June 24th. The countdown is on until 400 youth join us at Hoover High School to learn from two of the best football players Iowa has ever seen. Check out the full interview and stay tuned for future camps and clinics in partnership with The IOWA Foundation!

Thank you to the family of Dennis Heiman for their impactful gift to The IOWA Foundation. We are proud to honor Dennis’ legacy using the money donated in his memory. Dennis impacted countless people he came in contact with as an educator, coach, official and mentor. A total of $5,535 was contributed to The IOWA Foundation by Dennis’ family and friends. This will be used to fund five (5) Iowa Coaching Authorizations for first time coaches who may face financial challenges. The remaining funds will support our upcoming football initiatives this summer. This includes our TnT Football Camp with 400 youth from Des Moines and across Central Iowa as well as 20 scholarships for the Rally for Reid (@rallyforreidfoundation) Football & Spirit Camps.

Are you ready for some baseball? ⚾️The Des Moines Urban Baseball League (DSMUBL) is back and registration is now open for K-5th Grade! Starting on June 10th, come join us at Brian Melton Field for a summer filled with fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, there's a spot for you in the league. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to play America's favorite pastime in the heart of Des Moines. Register today and let's play ball! Register Here: bit.ly/DSMUBL

Check out our time lapse video of the Run at Riverview race route. We’ll start at Riverview Park before accessing the Inter-Urban Trail, Wakonsa Bridge, Trestle to Trestle Trail, Neal Smith Trail and McHenry Park Trail. Join us Saturday, August 5th by registering here: bit.ly/RiverviewRun

Attention wrestling fans and supporters! Valley Wrestling needs your help. They are raising funds to provide financial assistance for their student athletes to be able to attend a team summer camp. As you may know, the wrestling community has recently announced new weight classes. In honor of these changes, we are asking for donations that correspond with the new weights. If we receive one donation from each weight class that will result in $816. In combination with the $275 we have already received we will hit our $1,000 goal. If you would like to donate a custom amount, any contribution is greatly appreciated. Your donation will help provide opportunities for these athletes to sharpen their skills and create lifelong memories with their teammates without worrying about financial barriers. We believe that every athlete deserves a chance to succeed, regardless of their financial situation. Donate Here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/jQ4dwbuHXj

Thank you to Can Play (@canplay_org) for letting us tag along on their college visit to Iowa State University as a part of their Youth Leadership Academy! Special shoutout to Ray Schmidt at Iowa State Rec Services (@isurecs) for the tour of State Gym & Beyer Hall, sharing about his Iowa State experience and career opportunities in sports & recreation. Participants also got to stop by an Iowa State Softball (@iowastatesoftball) game and ask questions to Iowa State Athletics (@cycloneath) Marketing Associate, Carly Aschinger.

Looking for a fun way to get active and make a difference in our community? Sign up for our 5k fundraiser at Riverview Park in Des Moines! Not only will you get to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park and trails, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds will go to The IOWA Foundation to provide support to youth in need of equipment, financial assistance and more. This event will be the culmination of a 6-week youth running program also hosted at Riverview Park. However, we are opening it up to the community and people of all fitness levels. You can run, jog, or walk the 5k course at your own pace. So grab your friends, lace up your running shoes, and join us for a morning of fun and fundraising. Register now at bit.ly/RiverviewRun and we'll see you on August 5th! #5kfundraiser #DesMoines #RiverviewPark #charityrun

Kick It Forward (@kifsoccer) and the US Soccer Foundation (@ussoccerfoundation) are bringing a Coach Mentor Training to Des Moines. This training is not only for Soccer coaches, all coaches are welcome. To register please email hello@kifsoccer.com! The training will also teach how to work effectively with youth in and from underserved communities and create a positive team culture that reflects the diversity of the youth they serve. This will benefit coaches working with young people of varying racial, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

The first Girls Wrestling Camp through The IOWA Foundation had ~100 girls come out to learn from Alexis Gomez (@alexisssgomezz_) and her teammates. Participants came from across Iowa as far away as Sergeant Bluff, Brooklyn, Clear Lake and right here in Central Iowa. The majority of participants were either first time wrestlers or in their first year wrestling. Thank you to the coaches and sponsors for making this event a success! Sponsors: @chain_wrestle and @unbreakablefemaleathlete_

A few Hawkeye (@hawkeyefootball) legends stopped by Hoover High School today to check out their facilities. Circle your calendars for a FREE Football Camp for 3rd-8th Grade DMPS (@desmoinespublicschools) students on June 24th in partnership with TnT Camps. Registration information coming in April! L to R: Jacob Burke, Travis Gorsch, Tavian Banks, Jason Hemmer, Tim Dwight and Rodney Filer.

Announcing our newest sponsor, Chain Wrestling (@chain_wrestle). We will be giving away three (3) UFA singlets created by Chain Wrestling along with other opportunities to grab your own gear at our upcoming Girls Wrestling Camp on April 8th. Check out some of the Chain Wrestling athletes and their apparel by visiting their website below. https://www.chainwrestling.co/

Des Moines Parks & Rec (@desmoinesparks) is looking for a few more volunteers for their Youth Soccer Program this Spring season.

We are on our way to @tanagerplace in Cedar Rapids to drop off baseball equipment for five kids ages 6-12 years old that want to give baseball a shot this season. We’re hooking them up with their own gloves, cleats and baseball pants. As Linn County’s first children’s human service agency, Tanager offers programs that focus on prevention, treatment, and outreach and serve over 4,000 children, teens, and young adults each year. Learn More: https://tanagerplace.org/ The Cedar Rapids (@cityofcr) Parks and Recreation Department offers a discount for programs to individuals and families with financial need. Learn more about the “RecAssist” Program application and see if your family qualifies for reduced fees. Visit https://cedar-rapids.org/residents/parks_and_recreation/recassist.php

We are excited to announce Unbreakable Female Athlete as a sponsor for our upcoming Girls Wrestling Camp! UFA was founded by Jaecee Hall who is a student athlete on the Women’s Rowing team at the University of Iowa. UFA has committed portions of each sale towards supporting and uplifting youth girls in athletics.

Check out this sneak peek of the t-shirts that each of the camp participants will receive on April 8th at our Girls Wrestling Camp with Alexis Gomez! Thank you to Elite Sports for designing these and being our first sponsor. We are still looking for a few more sponsors who will be recognized on the shirts, website and social media. There’s still time to register too! Click here: bit.ly/GirlsWrestlingCamp

The AP Combine is coming to Saydel High School on April 29th! Athletes in 5th-12th Grade are encouraged to register for assessments and testing. Learn more by visiting the link or scanning the QR code.

Happy International #WomensDay to all the Amazing Iowa Women! From athletes to authors to unsung heroes and to the next generation of change makers this day is to recognize your achievements. We won’t spoil the individual stories but we highly recommend grabbing your own copy. Special thanks to Katy Swalwell for writing these books and to @raygunshirts for their support in helping us to distribute these books in classrooms across Iowa.

We are excited to partner with NAIA All-American, Alexis Gomez (@alexisssgomezz_), to bring a FREE Girls Wrestling Camp to Des Moines for girls in 3rd-12th grade. Register Here: http://bit.ly/GirlsWrestlingCamp

The @drakebulldogsfb players kicked off another semester of their Reading Program in @desmoinespublicschools at Greenwood, Findley, Hubbell and Moulton Elementary.

We are partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters across Iowa on the #BigDraft. Nationwide BBBS has the goal of 6,000 Bigs in 60 days. Stay tuned for videos from some of your favorite Iowan players and former Hawkeyes, Cyclones & Panthers. Find out more by visiting the link below. https://www.bbbs.org/BigDraft/

Incredible event tonight for the @wewillcollective! Cyclone fans showed up to support student athletes by raising money that will also directly impact local nonprofits, like The IOWA Foundation. Thank you to Brent, the fans that support the We Will Collective and all the Iowa State athletes for their commitment to giving back to our community. “The We Will Collective has a simple mission. We aspire to support student-athletes that share our passion for the Cyclones and encourage them to be community minded.”

Help us collect running shoes and spikes for members of the Iowa City West Track & Field team (@icwestboystf) who are in need. You can donate your gently used shoes at Fitness Sports (@fitness_sports_coralville) in Coralville. Did you know Fitness Sports offers high school runners a discount on the purchase of their shoes? They also have a limited number of spikes in stock, but these will go FAST.. pun intended!

At Impactful Opportunities With Athletes we want to help athletes use their platform to make a positive impact in the community. #MyCauseMyCleats is doing just that by bringing awareness to important causes that athletes are passionate about. Today we will highlight Iowans playing in the NFL and the causes they are supporting. Here’s what a few players shared with The IOWA Foundation about the organizations they chose.

Thank you to everyone who donated yesterday during #GivingTuesday! We raised $700 of our $1,000 goal. $510 will help Tre pursue his Coaching Authorization in Iowa. Tre is currently an Associate at Harding Middle School where he also attended before graduating from North High School. He hopes to coach basketball and/or football in DMPS. Stay tuned as we roll out details around future coaching scholarships. Our goal is to identify a prospective coach from each of the five (5) @desmoinespublicschools to help fill Middle School and High School vacancies in DMPS. • DMACC Class ($350) • Application Fee ($85) • Background Check ($75)

Donate to The IOWA Foundation this #GivingTuesday for your chance to take home autographed memorabilia. All donations of $50 or more will be entered for the chance to win an autographed basketball from @cyclonembb or an autographed football from @hawkeyefootball alumni. Funds raised will go towards school supplies, coaches authorizations, certifying officials and more initiatives that support education and sports across Iowa.

Check out our Impact in 2022 so far! Thank you to everyone who has donated, collaborated or helped spread awareness to support our cause. https://www.theiowafoundation.com/areas-of-impact

Impactful Opportunities With Athletes Foundation is hosting a @vhsgirls_wrestling fundraiser through @gopledgeit! Join our efforts in fundraising yourself or donating to the inaugural girls high school wrestling season. https://charity.pledgeit.org/ValleyGirlsWrestling

We are still in need of wrestling equipment for DMPS Girls (Nov. 17th), Harding Middle School (Nov. 10th) and Valley WDM Girls (Nov. 15th). Our biggest need is head gear and a few shoes (see sizes in last picture). So far we have collected 20+ pairs of shoes and 10+ headgear for ~$325.00. If you would like to donate equipment please reach out. Cash donations can also be made and will go towards buying used equipment.

Unbreakable Female Athlete (@unbreakablefemaleathlete_) founded by Jaecee Hall (@jaeceehall) is supporting The IOWA Foundation and Iowa High School Girls Wrestling programs. Find the link in our bio to get your own apparel!

LADIES & Gentlemen! We are partnering with Unbreakable Female Athlete (@unbreakablefemaleathlete_) to bring you clothes with a cause. When you order UFA and The IOWA Foundation apparel you’re supporting Iowa high school girls wrestling. 50% of proceeds will go towards providing shoes, headgear and coaching authorizations classes. Help us grow women’s wrestling! Link in our bio to order

Thank you to Iowa baseball (@uibaseball) alum, Tyler Cropley, for the donation. The donation includes 20 cleats/turfs (mostly size 10.5), protective equipment and equipment bags. We will be distributing this equipment to local high school teams in the Des Moines area. Tyler played high school ball at Bishop Heelan (@bishopheelanathletics) and attended Iowa Western (@iowawesternbaseball) before transferring to Iowa. He currently plays in the Kansas City Royals (@kcroyals) organization.

LeagueApps (@leagueapps) has awarded Impactful Opportunities With Athletes Foundation a 2022 FundPlay grant. As a grant recipient we will receive a free, perpetual license to LeagueApps software, a cash donation, and a variety of other benefits including free coach training, impact evaluation software discounts, and entry into the FundPlay community and network of organizations.

What does @dubulldogs mean when they say they are Des Moines’ Hometown Team? Today we launched an 8-week literacy program in @desmoinespublicschools where 20 @drakebulldogsfb players will read to 1st-5th Grade classrooms across three different DMPS schools.

Another great opportunity for Matches at Big Brothers Big Sisters (@bbbsci)! Thank you to the Drake Men’s (@drakemensoccer) and Women’s (@drakewomensoccer) teams for this opportunity for our Bigs & Littles. Awesome to see Des Moines’ Hometown Team using their platform to raise awareness for BBBS’ mission.

Shoutout to @skymy08 and the @nusbcats team for their donation of pants, cleats, belts, socks, undershirts and more. We can’t wait to get these in the hands of young girls in our communities ASAP. Please reach out if you know deserving recipients or if you are interested in donating lightly used equipment or apparel.

Thank you to Cy’s Locker Room for donating these two Iowa State basketballs that the @cyclonembb team signed. These will be included in future Silent Auctions to raise funds for additional events like yesterdays @wewillcollective clinic. Want your own Cyclone Basketball? Visit their Ames location (806 South Duff Ave), stop by one the five game day merchandise stands at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum on game day or shop online at https://cyslockerroom.com/

The @wewillcollective Youth Basketball Clinic couldn’t have been better! Thank you to the members of the @cyclonembb team that led participants from @bbbsci @canplay_org and @dmymca through a youth basketball clinic at @valleycommunitycenterdm. Also big thank you to @nfmpics for supporting this clinic and providing t-shirts for all the participants.

We are one week away from the We Will Collective clinic at Valley Community Center! Thank you to Scheels (West Des Moines, IA) for the donation of $300 which allowed us to purchase additional basketballs for participants who may not have their own. There’s still time and a few more open spots to sign up to participate. Don’t miss this opportunity with members of the Iowa State Men's Basketball!

We are partnering with the We Will Collective (@wewillcollective) to host a FREE Basketball Clinic for youth in 1st-6th Grade. The clinic will feature members of the Iowa State Men's Basketball (@cyclonembb) team who will lead participants in skills & drills. Following the clinic players will sign autographs and take pictures with participants. The clinic will be held at Valley Community Center from 5:30-7:00pm. Participants are encouraged to arrive between 5-5:30pm. Please note that space is limited for this event. Thank you to Nebraska Furniture Mart (@nfmpics) for providing t-shirts for the first 75 participants! Find the link in our bio to register!

Happy First Day of School to everyone including Kirkwood Elementary! We were able to provide Kirkwood with 24 backpacks containing all the school supplies need for the school year as well as books for teachers classroom libraries. The remaining supplies were donated to @bbbsjohnsoncounty and their Littles for the upcoming school year. Overall we donated 65 backpacks, 68 books, 30 pairs of brand new Nike shoes and hundreds of other supplies including notebooks, folders, glue sticks, pencils, markers, crayons, earbuds and more.

The Drake Men’s Soccer team (@drakemensoccer) hosted a clinic for youth ages K-8th before their friendly against Grand View yesterday. Participants learned new skills & drills, scrimmaged, took pictures and got autographs from the players. Admission to the game was free for fans to attend as both teams prepare for their upcoming seasons. Well done Kason Crall (@kasoncrall) for organizing teammates and participants for the clinic.

Iowa State (@cycloneath) student athletes volunteered yesterday to prepare for the Blast Back to School packing event taking place today between 5-8pm. Blast Back to School will pack 1,100 backpacks to distribute to students attending Story County schools. Volunteers (L to R) include Gable Sieperda (Athlete Advisory Committee), Sam Hall, Quinton Orr, Bria Barnes, Kelsey Sampson (Board of Directors), Allye Bodholdt, Sophia Goushchina and Andie Quirke.

Over 20 members of the Simpson Women’s Soccer Team (@simpsonwsoc) hosted a free clinic for youth in Clive. Participants learned dribbling, passing, shooting and fun soccer games. The clinic took place at the Pro Iowa (@uslproiowa) mini-pitches built in partnership with Kick It Forward (@kifsoccer) and Clive Parks & Rec (@cliveparksrec).

Check out Good Sport’s (@goodsportsinc) Equip-A-Kid platform! You can provide a child or team facing financial barriers with the equipment needed for their season. Visit the link in their bio to donate now. #GoodSports #KidsWhoPlayDoBetter #PlayForAll

Teens from the Grubb YMCA had the opportunity to eat lunch at Jack Trice Stadium and tour the Jacobson Athletic Building in between their @stategamesofamerica basketball games. Thank you to our Board Member @kcsampson3 for setting up this awesome experience!

Thank you to our friends at @raygunshirts for donating thirty Amazing Iowa Athletes books to our organization. We will be distributing these books to teachers classroom libraries in Iowa schools. Tag a teacher that needs this book in their library in the comments below ⬇️

The world of youth sports has split into two groups: the “haves” and “have nots.” While some families have the ability to afford equipment, leagues, and travel costs – many do not. Consequently, their kids are left behind on the sidelines. That is why we support Good Sports (@goodsportsinc), a national nonprofit that drives equitable access in youth sports and physical activity, by supporting children in high-need communities to achieve their greatest potential, on the field and in life. Learn how you can get involved with Good Sports at the link in our bio. #GoodSports #KidsWhoPlayDoBetter #PlayForAll

Yesterday we received a donation of over 40 backpacks and 100 books. We also used cash donations to purchase school supplies pictured. We are still in need of supplies for the donated backpacks. A $25 donation covers all of the items needed for the school year for a 1st-6th grade student in Iowa City Elementary Schools (@iowacityschools). See the list in the second picture.

Thank you to @salesforce and @slackhq for providing us with four tickets to the @hyvee Indy Car races at @iowaspeedway this weekend!

Thank you to the Des Moines Menace (@menacesoccer94) players for hosting a pregame clinic for Big Brothers Big Sisters (@bbbsci), recognizing Bigs & Littles at halftime and using the team’s platform to educate fans about the needs and benefits of BBBS one-to-one mentoring.

We are looking forward to future events like today’s “Trails & Beyond” that support youth that are black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in exploring distance running and the positive long-term outcomes on their future. Shoutout to Fitness Sports (@fitness_sports_clive) and HOKA (@hoka) for supporting this event and including community partners like Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (@bbbsci) allowing Bigs and Littles to have additional Match Activities.

We’ve had the opportunity to donate youth baseball pants and hang out alongside @canplay_org’s baseball program participants this week. Over 50 kids have received pants the past two days in Clive and West Des Moines with another round today in Waukee! Pictures include Athlete Advisory Committee member, Gable Sieperda (@siepsteep), who is running XC and T&F at Iowa State University (@cyclonetrackxc)

Impactful Opportunities With Athletes Foundation was able to raise $2,900 to provide scholarships to the Rally for Reid Foundation (@rallyforreidfoundation) Football Camp featuring former Hawkeyes and current NFL players. Over 500 kids participated in football skills and drills while raising over $70k through the event that will go towards supporting families with children battling pediatric cancer.

We are partnering with the Rally for Reid Foundation to provide scholarships ($75/person) for 20-25 kids to attend their 2nd Annual Football Camp. Our goal is to raise $1,500 to allow youth facing financial barriers to be able to participate in this camp with Hawkeye football alumni and NFL players. The best part? your donations have double the impact! Not only will this help cover camp costs for scholarship athletes but all proceeds will support the mission of the Rally for Reid Foundation.