Partner

Teamwork makes the play equity dream a reality.

With our brand partners, Good Sports provides new sports equipment to help youth organizations in high-need communities provide more play opportunity.

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Since 2003, Good Sports has donated over $120 million in brand new gear to programs in need nationwide.

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76% of children Good Sports serves identify as BIPOC, and all reside in low-income communities.

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Good Sports has supported children across all 50 states!

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How it Works

Brands, professional sports teams, and agencies are stepping up to support youth sports. Below are examples of ways we are helping youth with the most urgent equipment needs!

Equipment Donations in Your Local Communities

We’ll provide up to two dollars in new equipment for every dollar contributed in neighborhoods your brand hopes to connect with.

Spotlight: The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Good Sports team up to provide equipment in their key markets across the country.

'Play Celebration' Activations

Not only will we donate equipment to organizations in your key markets, but our team can execute a Play Celebration event to present equipment to a sports organization and their youth!

Spotlight: Jayson Tatum and Gatorade coordinated a Play Celebration to surprise local Boston youth with an equipment donation (video).

Cause Marketing

Designating a portion of sales or similar metrics towards Good Sports is a great way to show support and give customers a chance to play their part.

Spotlight: Under Armour customers can donate at the register to support Good Sports.

Interested in Learning More?

For brands interested in learning more about a brand partnership, click here.

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Youth organizations, schools, or non-profits looking for equipment support should visit our Apply page.
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Please reach out to David Olds at dolds@goodsports.org with any questions. We will reach out shortly!

For manufacturers interested in donating new equipment, apparel or footwear, click here.

Equipment Partnership Inquiry

Good Sports provides a philanthropic outlet for equipment manufacturers’ excess inventory, by donating brand-new sporting equipment, apparel and footwear to youth organizations in need across the country.
We accept everything from agility ladders and shin guards, to socks and jerseys – it just must be new!

Our warehouse has the capacity to hold millions of dollars’ worth of inventory for distribution to youth organizations in need. In working with Good Sports as a partner, equipment manufacturers can obtain:

  • A tax-deductible outlet for excess inventory
  • Impact reports outlining where your donation has gone and how it is benefitting youth programs
  • Inclusion of logo and name recognition in annual reports, infographics, website acknowledgement, and newsletters
  • Ability to contribute towards elimination of clothing and footwear in landfills through donation of unused product
Please note Good Sports cannot accept:
  • Items that are used. All equipment, apparel and footwear must be brand-new.
  • Logos/branding inconsistent with a children’s charity.
  • Items with any damage, defects or current recalls.
  • Products not in compliance with any current regulations.
Equipment partners must notify Good Sports of any and all future recall processes.

Join the biggest players of the sporting goods industry in supporting Good Sports, and putting your gear to good use. Express your interest by filling out the form below:

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