Topeka organization helps pay for sports equipment for low-income families
TOPEKA (KSNT) - A local organization focused on creating equal opportunities for young athletes is working to help low-income families be a part of the sports community.
Many times, equipment and other fees become a barrier for people wanting to participate in sports. However, the Topeka Area Sports Commission (TASC) is providing grants to those who could benefit from it.
Under Visit Topeka, the sports commission is aiming to create equal access when it comes to youth participation. Removing expensive equipment costs helps open it up to more people.
"We want to make sure they have equipment that is up to par," TASC Director Mike Bell said. "The last thing we want to do is have a kid show up to a game that has a beat-up glove and is embarrassed and doesn't want to play."
These grants can also be used for registration fees and other expenses that come with youth sports. Applications are now open, and if approved, families could receive that money by December.
Any parent who lives in an area with a poverty rate of 30% or higher is eligible for this grant. You must have a child between 8-18-years-old and who is interested in joining or continuing with a sports team. To learn more about this grant, or to apply, click here.
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