Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Family Services, Human Services

Mission: Our mission is to enhance the lives of children with special needs and the high school athletes who mentor them. We believe that modeling acceptance, inclusion, and respect of all individuals transforms and strengthens our communities.

Target demographics: Youth, children who have special needs and disabilities

Direct beneficiaries per year: 462 mentors and children with disabilities and special needs

Geographic areas served: East King County

Programs: Athletes for Kids is a youth mentoring program that serves children in 1st-12th grades who have special needs and disabilities of all kinds. We carefully match these children with a high school athlete who commits to mentoring a child from one to three years