southbronxunited.org
South Bronx United uses soccer as a vehicle for social change, combining athletics with academic support, college access, mentoring, immigration legal services, and more! Since its founding in 2009, South Bronx United (SBU) has consistently grown to serve the needs of more young people and their families in the South Bronx in new ways. Just two years since from the start of the pandemic, SBU has reached more young people than every before.
In the 2022-2023 year, more than 1,500 young people between the ages of 4 and 24 have participated in the organization's programs or services, including recreational, competitive, and after-school soccer programming, academic enrichment, college prep, mentoring, college and career success supports, immigration legal services, and individual and family services.
In September, South Bronx United opened the new SBU Clubhouse, a 3,000 square foot space in our new offices just one block from Yankee Stadium. The space includes a mini indoor soccer play area and a classroom to give youth a safe space to hang out, complete homework, and attend college prep workshops while expanding weekly soccer classes to more young children and families.
Within the organization's core program, the SBU Academy, 100% of high school seniors have graduated high school and 94% enrolled in college. They are attending a range of colleges, including Columbia University, Brown University, New York University, Fordham University, State Universities, City Universities, and many more.
In 2023, SBU needs your support as it enters a new stage as organization. Funds are needed to sustain its existing programs and critical expanded infrastructure, like the new SBU Clubhouse. SBU needs public support to push ahead in expanding recreational opportunities, narrowing the growing academic achievement gap, and providing a comprehensive support network for at-risk, immigrant, and first-generation youth. To continue growing our impact, SBU needs more champions who can make a difference by spreading our mission and vision and by investing time or resources in South Bronx United.
Become a champion by joining the #PowerOf11 today! Recruit 11 teammates to help further SBU's mission, or just donate $11 or more today.
To read more about SBU or find out how to register for programs, visit our website.
