Colorado United is aiming to raise funds to ensure that every player in the Club has the chance to step onto a field and feel like they belong, that they have a shot to improve, compete, and have fun. This is not just about producing the next generation of soccer stars - though we have no doubt we’ll see some of them come out of this effort - it is about giving every kid regardless of income the chance to experience what soccer can offer and feel like they belong to something greater than themselves.

Why We Need You:

This is where you come in. We need your support to make this happen. Whether it is a long-term contribution or a small one, every bit counts. Your donation will go directly to providing field access and opportunity for all our community. It is about giving kids a place where they can play, grow, and find their passion. Let us give every kid the opportunity to play the game we all love and to develop into the best version of themselves. Together, we can make a real difference. 

How Your Contribution Will Be Used:

• Outreach Program: Colorado United already provides an extensive outreach program through our partnership with Littleton Public Schools, North Littleton Promise and TOPSoccer. However, we want to significantly grow our outreach program so even more kids of limited financial means can gain access to the Beautiful Game and its important life-long lessons and friendships.

• Scholarship Program: With the rising cost of youth soccer we are keenly aware of the need for us to provide a more significant scholarship program. It is our belief that money should not stand in the way of our kids’ ability to pursue their soccer dreams whatever they might be. Colorado United wants to help our players reach their goals.   

• Community Events: Organizing events that bring our community together, fostering pride and unity while showcasing the talents and hard work of our young athletes.

• Equipment and Uniforms: Providing high-quality equipment and uniforms for our teams, ensuring that all players have what they need to perform confidently and safely regardless of financial means.     

What is Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day?   

Organized sports play a vital role in shaping the lives of kids, and Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day is an opportunity for all Coloradans to help our youth thrive. Each year, we’ll ask Coloradans to give generously online via the Colorado Gives website to ensure all children in our state can enjoy the many benefits of athletics.     

Sept. 4, 2024, is the inaugural Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day, a collaborative effort between the Aspen Institute Project Play, Daniels Fund and hundreds of nonprofit organizations supporting youth sports throughout the state. Although the campaign kicks off on Sept. 4, donations can be made throughout the month of September. Through this campaign, organizations can raise essential funds to get more kids playing sports.  

Led by the Daniels Fund, The Weld Trust, Denver Broncos Foundation, Alpine Bank, Rose Community Foundation, Strohm Link Family Foundation, Anschutz Foundation and other sponsors, the giving campaign includes a dollar-for-dollar match of more than $800,000 for all online donations made starting Sept. 4, 2024. Donations will be matched until matching funds are utilized. 

Why it Matters: 

• Research shows that kids who consistently engage in sports enjoy enhanced academic and career achievement; higher self-esteem; better mental, behavioral and physical health outcomes; greater life skill and leadership capacity; and larger earnings later in life. 
• Youth sports participation is in decline because many families – especially those in low-income communities and communities of color – are unable to afford the cost of participation. 
• The average age when kids drop out of sports is 11, and younger still for girls and families struggling financially. Youth Sports Giving Day aims to level the playing field by raising money for a variety of nonprofit sports providers statewide and by elevating every kid’s ability to play and have a high-quality (and fun!) sports experience.    

• All children deserve to enjoy the lifetime benefits of being physically active and playing sports.   
• Youth sports participation is lower than it should be, especially for kids in low-income families and communities of color. Youth Sports Giving Day is a way for Coloradans to come together and strike out inequality.   
• Playing sports can give every kid a winning chance at life. Donate and help level the playing field.  
• Research shows positive sports experiences as a young person can develop the whole child and contribute to success as an adult.  
• By giving today, we can help all Colorado youth experience the joys and benefits of playing sports.  
• Every kid in Colorado deserves a shot at success. Playing sports with trained coaches who are focused on the right goals sets kids up to not only beat the odds, but also to change the odds for others.  

How to Donate:  

• Youth Sports Giving Day uses the same platform as Colorado Gives, which makes giving safe, flexible and convenient. Just search for a sport you’d like to support and donate using the payment method that works best for you at www.youthsportsgivingday.org. 
• You can donate using a major credit card, bank account, PayPal, IRA qualified charitable distributions, donor-advised funds and many more forms of payment.