Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 6
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): Commission Districts 3, 4, and 6
To Appropriate an Amount Not to Exceed $10,000 from the District 6 Reserve to Support the Soccer In The Streets Youth Program Participants at the East Lake and Kensington StationSoccer Locations
Body
Information Contact: Commissioner Edward C. “Ted” Terry
Phone Number: 404-371-4909
PURPOSE:
To provide funding for 100 children from the East Lake and Kensington Station soccer locations access to free soccer programming and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities during the spring season.
NEED/IMPACT:
Many children in these neighborhoods lack access to safe spaces and affordable programs that promote physical and emotional well-being. Without these opportunities, youth are at increased risk of isolation, anxiety, and exposure to negative influences. The StationSoccer program addresses these challenges by providing a free, accessible platform for physical activity, mentorship, and skill-building.
District 6 funding will directly benefit 100 children, with 50 participants each at the East Lake and Kensington StationSoccer locations by providing access to free soccer programming and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities during the spring season, which runs from mid-February to mid-May. This support will provide these youth with the opportunity to build not only soccer skills but also critical life skills that foster resilience, confidence, and community connection. (SOW attached) The District 6 appropriation will support 100 children x $33/child/month x 3 months = $10,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Board of Commissioners - District 6 - General Fund - Reserve for Appropriation (00206.579002.100.0000.0000) -$10,000.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $10,000 from the 2024 District 6 Reserve for Appropriations and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or his designee to execute all necessary documents to release funding.