Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Sideline Report

TOGETHER WE CHANGE LIVES

Today we present to you the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s newest quarterly fundraising series to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to inspire and enable youth participation in sports.

In our second quarter of 2024, we will:

• Providing over $1 million in Sports Matter Grants to support teammate-nominated youth sports organizations.
• Renewed meaningful partnerships to ensure all children continue to have equal access to play.
• Welcoming Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes to the House of Sport for a sports celebration and a surprise Sports Matter Grant.

Read on to learn more.

Where are they now: Harlem Lacrosse

The DICK’S Foundation visited for the first time Harlem Lacrosse in 2014. Dyjae Pearson and Jordany Baltazar were still teenagers looking for direction. They found this structure at Harlem Lacrosse with Coach Joel Censer.

A decade later, Pearson and Baltazar returned to Harlem Lacrosse to present Coach Censer and the program with a $100,000 Sports Matter Grant in honor of the DICK’S Foundation’s 10th anniversary. Watch the surprise Here.

Giving back with a little help from our teammates

In April, the DICK’S Foundation announced a $2 million grant initiative to celebrate 10 years of Sports Matter. With this announcement, DICK’S Sporting Goods teammates (employees) had the opportunity to nominate a school sports team or youth sports organization that is making a difference in their community for a grant.

We approved 75 proposals from team members, including at least one proposal from each store region, the Customer Support Center, and our Community Marketing Managers. In total, the Foundation will provide $1,030,500 in Sports Matter Grants to these organizations!

Partnerships we love

The DICK’S Foundation is proud to continue its partnerships with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Project Play.

Through our partnership with LISC, we are supporting a second year of the Game On – Community initiative for places to play! The initiative provides financial and technical support to community-based organizations that create and renovate multi-purpose youth sports facilities in underserved communities nationwide. Grants range from $50,000 to $100,000 and require 1:1 match funding. Interested and eligible organizations can apply by September 5.

In collaboration with Project gameThe DICK’S Foundation is now a 63×30 Partner organisation. The 63×30 initiative was launched after the federal government announced the national target for youth sports participation: 63% by 2030.

Have a field day

DICK’S sporting goods and To worked together to host a sports day at the Ross Park House of Sport for Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). Athletes participated in Olympic activities and received head-to-toe gear from On.

SOPA was then surprised with a combined Sports Matter Grant of $60,000 ($30,000 from DICK’S Foundation and $30,000 from On) to expand its unified sports program.

Adventure in learning

That’s it for Summer Camp 2024 at McKeesport Area School District (MASD) near Pittsburgh. More than 480 students in grades K-8 signed up for this year’s camp. They spent four weeks enjoying STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities, crafts, field trips, and more!

The school also cooperated with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Host several farmers markets during the summer where MASD students, families and community members can purchase fresh, local produce.

Read more about the DICK’S Foundation’s partnership with MASD Here.

THESE MOMENTS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPORTS MATTER FUND. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE, VISIT WWW.SPORTSMATTER.ORG.

DICK’S Sporting Goods

DICK’S Sporting Goods

Founded in 1948, DICK’S Sporting Goods is a leading omnichannel sporting goods retailer offering a comprehensive assortment of authentic, high-quality athletic equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of October 30, 2021, the company operated 734 DICK’S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a combination of dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops for team sports, athletic apparel, golf, outdoors, fitness and footwear.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK’S also owns and operates specialty stores Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communication, live scoring and video streaming. DICK’S offers its products through a dynamic e-commerce platform integrated with its store network, providing athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24/7 store.

For more information, please visit the Investor Relations page at dicks.com.

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