Program areas at Athletes Who Care
Athletes were compensated for hours spent at the rescue mission during the year. By Athletes engaging with the rescue mission, they provided valuable support to the organizations' direct programs and fundraising efforts. While at the rescue mission facilities, athlete'Athletes's provided humanitarian services to men, women, and children of the syracuse area. Their focus was on providing emergency shelter, clothing, and meals to those in need. Many other key services were provided while athlete'Athletes's were there including helping at thrifty shopper stores, at special events, and serving or delivering food.
Athletes were compensated for hours spent at the syracuse boys & girls club. While at the syracuse boys & girls club, Athletes assisted with the development of our area youth by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence through progressive programming. Athletes assisted in offering youth many varying life altering programs aimed at helping the youth focus on preparing for real-life challenges. While there the student Athletes help with the youth by spending time playing, studying, and preparing and working at the annual 'hoops for hope' fundraising dinner. The involvement of Athletes and such influential community figures greatly enhanced the impact and reach of the syracuse boys & girls club and their programs.
Athletes were compensated for hours spent at the samaritan center. While spending time at samaritan center, athlete'Athletes's were lending their name and reputation to a cause, helping raise awareness and generate interest in the organization's mission. Additionally, they used their social media platforms to promote the organization and encourage their followers to get involved. While at the samaritan center in downtown syracuse, Athletes served about 150 meals to men, women, and children twice daily. In addition to preparing, serving food, and cleaning up, Athletes were spending time with and giving hope to those in need.