Soccer In The StreetsBank of America Awards $50,000 Grant to Soccer in the Streets to Strengthen Youth Development Programming
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Funding will support the relaunch of Soccer in the Streets’ Beyond the Pitch program in 2027ATLANTA, GA — [October 2, 2026] Bank of America has awarded $50,000 to Soccer in theStreets to support the continued development of its Beyond the Pitch curriculum, a holistic youthdevelopment program designed to help young people grow both on and off the soccer field. Thegrant will support the organization in building the initial capacity needed to relaunch the programin 2027.Investing in Soccer in the Streets reflects Bank of America’s commitment to supportingprograms that help young people build the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. Withits support, Bank of America is strengthening an organization that uses an accessible andfamiliar platform, the universal game of soccer, to create broader pathways for Atlanta youth tothrive.“Programs like Beyond the Pitch create opportunities for young people to learn, explore newinterests, and develop skills that can serve them throughout their lives,” said Al McRae,president, Bank of America Atlanta. “The impact extends beyond soccer by helping youngpeople build confidence and connections for the future.”
Beyond the Pitch has a simple belief: soccer is just the beginning. The program is a roundedapproach to youth development, helping kids develop not only as soccer players, but asconfident learners, leaders and engaged citizens.“Soccer has always been the starting point for what we do, but we know the impact can go somuch further,” said Kaseem Ladipo, executive director of Soccer in the Streets. “Beyond thePitch is about giving young people the tools and experience to navigate life with confidence.Investments like this provide the resources we need to bring the program back to young peoplein an even stronger way in 2027.”In 2026 Beyond the Pitch gave kids cooking lessons using natural ingredients as an Earth Dayactivity, a free visit to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and education aroundsustainability through gardening activities.As Soccer in the Streets looks ahead, the organization will focus on developing a formalizedcurriculum and establishing structure to deliver Beyond the Pitch consistently across itsprogramming.About Soccer in the StreetsFor more than 35 years, Soccer in the Streets has provided youth in Atlanta communities withaccess to soccer and life-skills programming designed to help young people thrive on and offthe field. Through programs in communities, schools and MARTA StationSoccer locations, SITSuses soccer as a tool for youth development, connection and opportunity. StationSoccer is theworld’s first transit soccer network, connecting thousands of children participating in Soccer inthe Streets programs throughout Atlanta. Learn more at https://soccerstreets.org/.About Bank of AmericaBank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers,small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking,investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs(automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 60 millionverified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate andinvestment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations,governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender inthe United States (FDIC), Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online productsand services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, itsterritories and more than 35 countries and/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock(NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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