we envision a world where youth from underserved communities are transformed into resilient, emotionally intelligent leaders through sport.
Our Mission
GameLik3 Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering underserved youth through the transformative power of sports. We are dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each community we serve, with a focus on holistic well-being, including physical and mental health, emotional intelligence, self-improvement, and leadership development.
Our Vision
Resilience
Building resilient youth through sports and community support.
Emotional Intelligence
Fostering emotional intelligence in underserved communities.
Leadership
Transforming youth into capable leaders through sports programs.
The Power of Creativity
"A creative approach has the power to catapult children to live out their imaginations."
The Sports Access Gap: Income Inequality in Youth Athletics
Youth sports participation has become increasingly divided along economic lines, creating a troubling opportunity gap that affects millions of young Americans. Recent studies reveal stark disparities that highlight how family income dramatically impacts a child's access to athletic opportunities:
- The participation divide is stark: while only 24% of children from households earning $25,000 or less engage in regular sports activities, that number jumps to 40% for children from households earning $100,000 or more - revealing how economic status can determine a child's access to athletics.
- This systematic inequality continues across the economic spectrum, with children living in poverty showing a 33.3% sports participation rate, compared to 41.3% for children from families earning up to twice the federal poverty level - demonstrating how even modest increases in family income can expand athletic opportunities.
24%
Low-Income Participation
Children from households earning $25K or less who play sports regularly
40%
High-Income Participation
Children from $100K+ households who play sports regularly
8%
Participation Gap
Difference in sports participation between poverty and above-poverty levels
These disparities not only limit physical activity and health benefits for lower-income youth, but also deny them crucial opportunities for leadership development, team-building skills, and social connection that sports provide.
Our Approach: Investing in a diverse, global community of changemakers
Innovation Leaders
We empower and fund exceptional individuals who revolutionize youth development through data-driven programs, cutting-edge technology, and evidence-based methodologies that deliver measurable results.
Creative Catalysts
Our change makers combine artistic expression with sports education, designing innovative programs that spark joy, build confidence, and create unprecedented opportunities for youth development in underserved communities.
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Attend Events
Join our community events to support our cause.
Volunteer
Offer your time and skills to help run our programs.
Register for Programs
Participate in our youth programs and activities.
PEACE. CARE. LOVE
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GameLik3 Cares Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization EIN:99-4936731. Donations are tax deductible. ©GameLik3 Cares Foundation