PROGRAM

A Team for Every Child

A Team for Every Child (ATFEC) is a donation driven program that provides sports scholarships for youth to participate in team sports.

The goal of this program is to address the pressing need to care for adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on youth mental health and well-being in the Santa Maria Valley.

Participation in organized sports nurtures a supportive and competitive environment that these children need in order to thrive.

The Data

Did You Know?

Participation in youth sports is down nearly 8% over the past decade

Children from families earning less than $25,000 play sports at half the rate of those earning more than $100,000

1 in 3 children from low-income households participate on a team.

85.7% of families in the Santa Maria Bonita School District are economically disadvantaged

Our Impact

ATFEC has funded more than 163 kids since 2022 for 6 month scholarships in sports such as Boxing, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Dance, Cheer, Tennis, and Gymnastics!

With the generous support of our community partners, A Team for Every Child has provided $89,131.80 in sports scholarships to kids from low-income families in the Santa Maria Valley.

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING OUR ATHLETES!

Our Coach Testimonials

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Thank you so much for helping our kids. Most of them are still in the gym. Most of them only pay us half the price and some we do for free. Since we also believe that keeping them busy will make big changes in their lives. Thank you so much for your generous support to our children and our community.
Coach Zenon BalderasBalderas Boxing

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We have seen tons of positive outcomes and would love to continue our relationship.
Michael AshmoreSanta Maria Swim Club

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One young girl started on the team when she was 7. She was absolutely terrified of the water. She was scared to put her face in and to not have her feet touching the floor. It’s been about a year since she started learning to swim. She can now swim a whole 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, she jumps in the deep end, and always has a big smile on her face during practice. She is doing so well and loving the sport.
Coach Jamilynn Allen

Our Parent Testimonials

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Adam has found his calling! He loved every second of his football season and has made some great friends on the team!
LisaMom to Adam

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I'm thankful for the team for every child program because Ares was able to be a part of a team making lasting friendships and memories he won’t forget.
AudreyMom to Ares

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My daughter, nephews, and friends' children got to experience some of their first times in a sport and learn how to have fun, while being a team player. It was a great experience for our family and we thank you for the memories and laughs we’ll never forget!
AlyssaMom to Camilla

Our Player Testimonials

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I’ve been boxing for about 6 years. Boxing has made me stay out of the streets, stay disciplined, and stay in shape. You make a lot of friends in boxing. My goal with boxing is to go pro.
Miguelage 15

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I want to the the Fighting Back program because they’ve paid for me and my siblings to do 6 months of boxing and because of them, we’re still here.
Alexanderage 14