activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 5
- Community Events Promoting Youth Fitness and PhilanthropyOrganizes and leads community events that advocate for youth fitness, health, and philanthropy, fostering engagement around wellness and service.
- Legacy and Memorial Engagement Youth Program Grantmaking & SponsorshipEngages in efforts to honor the memory and legacy of Chadwick T. Kenyon through programming and naming of initiatives, such as camp sponsorships and youth scholarships in his name.
- Organized Sports and Wellness Camps for YouthOrganizes and sponsors youth participation in sports and yoga camps, including basketball, summer, and winter camps, to promote physical activity, skill development, and social connections. Examples include McKale Center basketball camp, Coach Barnes' summer camp, and JCC Winter Camp.
- Youth Mentoring Program Youth Mentoring ProgramsProvides mentoring opportunities for children, supporting personal development and positive role modeling as part of its youth engagement efforts.
- Youth Sports Scholarship Program Athletic Participation Financial AidProvides financial assistance to underprivileged children and teens in southern Arizona to cover the costs of participating in sports leagues, camps, and organized sports activities. The program has supported numerous children, including sending 19 students to sports and yoga camps in honor of Chadwick T. Kenyon.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community-led youth engagement in legacy-driven giving community-led_youth_engagementEngages youth and student-led groups to lead community giving initiatives, using Chadwick T. Kenyon’s legacy as a catalyst for service and civic involvement.
- Expanding access to youth sports through financial and community support youth_sports_access_modelCombines financial assistance, community events, partnerships, and mentoring to increase participation in sports for economically disadvantaged youth, ensuring they remain engaged in meaningful activities.
- Legacy-based engagement through youth enrichment legacy-based_youth_engagementHonors Chadwick T. Kenyon’s legacy by providing underprivileged youth with access to sports, yoga camps, and enriching experiences during school breaks, promoting healthy development and community connection.
- Sporting scholarships to empower low-income youth sporting_scholarships_for_empowermentProvides sporting scholarships to low-income youth in Arizona to increase access to wellness opportunities and foster empowerment through structured athletic participation.
- Youth sports and wellness as holistic development sports-based_youth_developmentYouth participation in sports and wellness activities improves physical health, academic performance, and social development, serving as a comprehensive pathway for personal growth.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Community Events
Organizes and leads community events that advocate for youth fitness, health, and philanthropy.
Mentoring Opportunities
Provides additional mentoring opportunities for children.
Sporting Scholarships
Provides financial assistance to low-income youth to attend sports leagues and camps, including basketball and yoga camps.
relationships · 13
who they work with
- Arizona Basketball Camp Partner — Partners with Arizona Basketball Camp for camps.
- Aspen Project Play Partner — Linked as a resource for information on youth sports participation facts.
- Camp J Partner — Partners with Camp J for camps.
- Coach Barnes Partner — Collaborated with Chad's Champions to host a summer camp and invited a scholarship recipient to serve as a ball girl during the season.
- Coach Miller Partner — Involved in a camp experience where a Chad's Champions scholarship recipient expressed desire to earn an award from him.
- JCC Partner — Collaborated with the JCC, which featured Chad's Champions in their quarterly magazine and hosted sponsored students at their Winter Camp.
- JCC Partner — Featured Chad's Champions in their quarterly magazine and expressed openness to collaboration
- JCC Tucson Partner — Sponsored youth to attend Winter Camp at JCC Tucson.
- Lute Olson Basketball Camp Partner — Hosts youth participants supported by Chad's Champions.
- Marriott @ University Park Partner — Received support from The Marriott @ University Park, which held a bake sale.
- Quail Run Elementary Partner — Received support from Quail Run Elementary, which hosted a sports equipment drive and a Halloween fundraiser.
- Quail Run Elementary School Partner — Partnered with the organization to host a sports equipment drive for children.
- Yoga 4 Youth Partner — Partners with Yoga 4 Youth for classes.