Community Impact
Changing Communities
Through Sport & Tech
When soccer, STEM, and community come together, neighborhoods get stronger. Families connect. Students build real skills. This is the FOLA model in action.
1,000+
Youth Served
30+
Schools
3
Boroughs
Our Approach
The FOLA Model
Three programs, one week. Soccer builds the team. STEM builds the mind. Community events bring families and neighbors in.
Soccer
Structured training builds teamwork, discipline, and self-confidence. On the field, every child belongs.
STEM
Hands-on innovation labs, coding workshops, and robotics programs open doors to future careers.
Community
Mentorship, family engagement, and neighborhood partnerships create a web of support around every child.
Soccer + STEM + Community = Transformation
STH Initiative
Students Teaching Helping
Our flagship community program provides 100% free soccer, STEM, meals, and mentorship for students in temporary housing across NYC. No paperwork barriers. No cost. Just support.
Safe Spaces
Programs hosted at shelters, schools, and community centers to meet students where they are.
Wraparound Support
Soccer, STEM, meals, mentorship, and school supplies -- all completely free.
Trauma-Informed
Trained coaches and mentors who understand the challenges facing students in temporary housing.
Proven Results
85% attendance improvement and 1,000+ students served across NYC partner schools.
Impact Stories
Community Stories
Real families, real schools, and real neighborhoods transformed through the power of sport, tech, and community.
The Rivera Family
South Bronx
When the Rivera family was displaced, their three children lost stability and friends. Through FolaFutbol, all three found a team, a routine, and mentors who believed in them. Today, the oldest is team captain and the youngest won her school science fair.
3 siblings, 1 team
PS 132 in Harlem
Harlem, Manhattan
When PS 132 brought FolaFutbol in-school, attendance jumped 15% in the first semester. Students who had been disengaged started showing up early for practice. Teachers noticed better focus, more collaboration, and fewer behavioral incidents.
15% attendance increase
Brownsville Community Center
Brownsville, Brooklyn
Our Brownsville partnership activated an underused community center. Weekend soccer and STEM sessions now draw 80+ families. Parents volunteer, local businesses sponsor equipment, and the center runs programming 7 days a week.
80+ families weekly
Our Promise
Our Commitment
Four promises that guide every program, every partnership, and every interaction with the communities we serve.
Equity
Programs designed to reach underserved communities first. Financial barriers never prevent participation.
Access
We go where kids are -- shelters, schools, community centers, parks. No child is too far to reach.
Belonging
Every child deserves a team. Our programs are built to welcome, include, and celebrate every young person.
Same Standards
Free does not mean less-than. Our programs meet the same standards as the best private youth organizations.
Get Involved
Whether you want to volunteer, partner, donate, or simply learn more -- we would love to hear from you. Every contribution helps us reach another young person.
Get Involved
Tell us about your community organization and how we can work together to serve more young people.